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Pricey Farmers' Markets
What does food gentrification as seen at outdoor markets say about food and social justice?
By John M. Grondelski | September 25th 2025 1:05 PMRecently I wrote about what I call “food gentrification,” the displacement by grocers of staples for “foodie” treats, and its adverse impact on prices. My comments centered on a New York Times story lauding the “comeback” of bakeries offering niche (and premium-priced) novelties, one baker touting the fact that he…
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