what is the difference between freshness and quality for goods where if they are not fresh they are poor quality?
I ask this, because it is a constant problem with polling, not asking questions that illuminate the issue.
Second, price is always an issue. I buy top end power tools because in my mind quality is worth what it costs to get it. But price is still the most significant factor because if I can’t afford it I don’t buy it. I am not going to mortgage my house for a high end tool - well not yet anyway.
I agree with you; when it comes to perishables, freshness and quality go hand-in-hand.
I suppose you could have a difference where you have a fresh cut of low-grade meat. Or fresh fruit that is lacking in flavor.
I've been paying attention to where foods come from for over 50 years, long before the climate change crap.
The reason I prefer to buy as local as possible, is knowing what we now call the "supply chain" could be broken at any time, I want to economically support the closest food sources possible, so hopefully those foods at least will be available should transportation fail.