Sterling Farms grocery, co-owned by Wendell Pierce, closes after just one year

NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune ^ | May 01, 2014 | Jed Lipinski

[Oberon]

I especially liked this piece that mentioned George McGovern and the Stratford Inn.

[Grams A]

Thanks for the explanation. I understand why the store is doing it now from a business perspective but it still seems ridiculous to not lower the price and be able to sell something rather than not sell it and end up throwing it away. Surely the supplier has to be losing money.

Perhaps the supplier is betting on the market not being flooded and enough people will buy the product at the higher cost to make at least some profit for themselves. Just one of the reasons I wouldn’t want to own a business that deals in fresh fruit and produce products.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Glad I can help. As for the supplier I would agree with you but they are probably making up for it in some other area but they have a contract to provide a certain amount "fresh".

When it come to fruits and veggies you are better off buying frozen if possible.

[Intolerant in NJ]

Sad to say, you’re right.....

[Bogey78O]

I grew up not that far from there. Drove by and noticed the sign up last week.

The new locals killed the area. They had lots of help from the feds though.