Maybe consumers are a lot smarter than you think.
You responded with your 'gum-flapping' comment, instead of addressing the facts.
Or my facts about the rapid growth of micro-breweries, because big brewers beer tastes like crap (but scores well with the mouth breathers).
/johnny
yes because mace has a history of gum flappin trolling.
The fact is these companies control the majority of what is in stores. yes there are exceptions but those that are successful generally sell out to one of the big companies.
If the small companies get too difficult the big companies push through things like pushing through new regulations. Like prohibiting the resale of grain for animal food by beer companies. Regulations which are more expensive and harder to comply with for small companies.
Or perhaps you can prove the majority of food products in stores are not controlled by a few companies. Food products which the majority of the population consume.
Or perhaps you are drinking again and flapping your gums.