The secret life of groceries : the dark miracle of the American supermarket
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Published
New York, NY : Avery, [2020].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780553459395, 0553459392
Physical Desc
328 pages ; 24 cm
Status
Lawson McGhee Library - Books
381.456413 LORR
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381.456413 LORR
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson McGhee Library - Books | 381.456413 LORR | On Shelf |
| Bearden Branch Library - Books | 381.456413 LORR | On Shelf |
| North Knoxville Branch Library - Books | 381.456413 LORR | On Shelf |
| Powell Branch Library - Books | 381.456413 LORR | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Avery, [2020].
Language
English
ISBN
9780553459395, 0553459392
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [277]-316) and index.
Description
What does it take to run the American supermarket? How do products get to shelves? Who sets the price? And who suffers the consequences of increased convenience end efficiency? Combining deep sourcing, immersive reporting, and compulsively readable prose, Lorr leads a wild investigation in which we learn: The secrets of Trader Joe's success from Trader Joe himself; Why truckers call their job "sharecropping on wheels;" What it takes for a product to earn certification labels like "organic" and "fair trade;" The struggles entrepreneurs face as they fight for shelf space, including essential tips, tricks, and traps for any new food business; The truth behind the alarming slave trade in the shrimp industry.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lorr, B. (2020). The secret life of groceries: the dark miracle of the American supermarket . Avery.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lorr, Benjamin. 2020. The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket. Avery.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lorr, Benjamin. The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket Avery, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lorr, Benjamin. The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket Avery, 2020.
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