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I got a huge thing of beautiful canned peaches so cheap
In: Economics
The price of fruit varies a lot throughout the year. Canning has always been about preserving food when it is plentiful for use when food is not. Canneries can buy fruit when it is cheapest and then sell it throughout the year when fresh is expensive. 70 years ago said fruit would be unavailable fresh unless bought in season.
It is also easy to transport. It is stable at any temperature, so no need for refrigeration. It doesn’t need to get anywhere quickly, because it is stable. It is easy to stack. Stores don’t need to worry about it going bad before selling it. All of this also contributes to a lower price.
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