On 2/5/2015 5:20 PM, sf wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:30:23 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> That's one reason why I also don't like the idea of using one
>> of the delivery systems. I want to assess ripeness for example.
>
> I have the same misgivings about ordering produce. However, I was in
> one of my stores and saw someone doing the "shopping" - he really took
> his time and picked out the best produce. I was happy to see it, but
> also wondered how often that happens. One guy in one store, one time
> does not make a trend.
>

Smart stores do it that way. My wife worked for local produce supplier
with an excellent reputation for high quality. In addition to retail,
the supplied some of the nicer local restaurants.

The long time owner retired. The new owner no longer picked the best.
You just sent what was grabbed out of the bin. About a year and a half
later, he was out of business and did not know why.