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Feb. 20, 2025
Does your supermarket have too much power?
Welcome to the 100th episode of One Bite is Everything! 🎉 I’m so grateful to have you here as we hit this milestone together.
Over the last 100 episodes, we’ve uncovered the deeper stories behind our food system, and today, we’re tackling a big one: Does your supermarket have too much power? What does that mean? And what do we do about it?
In this episode, we break down:
✅ How supermarkets took control of our food choices
✅ The five biggest grocery chains—and how they shape what’s on your shelves
✅ Why local food struggles to compete in mainstream grocery stores
✅ The hidden costs of convenience and consolidation in our food system
✅ What we can do to push back and create more access to real, local food
Plus, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of connecting food to the bigger picture! 🎉 Thank you for being here, asking questions, and sharing in this journey. This podcast wouldn’t exist without you!
🔗 Take Action: This week, challenge yourself to find one local product at your grocery store. Share what you discover and tag me @XOXO Farm Girl!
🎧 Listen now and let’s keep pushing for a better food system—one bite at a time.
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