Uncovering the Hidden Wonders of the American Supermarket: A Look Into the Fascinating World of Groceries

Plennie Wingo: Amazing detail, great writing style and fearlessness. Hard to put this one down. You will never walk into a supermarket the same way again. Bravo!

United States on Aug 12, 2023

Tom Connor: Informative and fascinating read.

United States on Jun 18, 2023

Mustard Seed Ministries: We all know every industry has secrets but this book reveals the lowdown on the grocery business -- plus reveals a side of humanity we don't want to think exists. This is a must read.

United States on Jun 05, 2023

Benjamin P.: This is a book with horrific information about the awful unfairness of workers’ conditions and compensation; the health risks of food produced that isn’t fit for human consumption but promoted as though it were; and, the lack of integrity by food producers and the willful blindness toward them by the grocery colossus. It is a modern day version of Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle” which did so much to protect the American people by the passage of laws assuring the safety of our food supply.

United States on Apr 10, 2023

stephanie: Learned a lot from this book. Also very well written and formatted perfectly.

Australia on Mar 07, 2023

Sean: The book itself was an enjoyable read.
I actually read most of it while working as a cashier in a small-town grocery store.
Folks got a real kick out of seeing me read this at the register.
Many of it's "lessons" are more applicable to larger chains, but it was still excellent context for my work.
There's something in here for everyone although you might need to sift through some bits to get there.

I personally enjoyed the first section the most.
Learning about the history of the grocery industry really gives an appreciation for where we are now.
There was a surprising amount about Trader Joe's which I also enjoyed.
Will be looking for more reads on those subjects.

Purchased the hardcover soon after it came out, and the glue separated after a few months.
Bit of a bummer, but I always planned to give the book away anyway.

United States on Jan 02, 2023

Cliente de Amazon: Si te interesa o algún vez te has preguntando sobre el mundo del retail actual este libro es muy interesante. Sobre todo lo que vivió el autor para escribirlo. Habla de todo el proceso de crear un alimento hasta el consumidor final.

Mexico on Jun 03, 2021

Mp: From the history of 7-11 to Amazon buying Whole Foods, this book is an in-depth look at how grocery works and the issues surrounding what we eat. The author speaks with a trucker going broke, a woman trying to break into the condiment business, many people managing companies and stores, people involved in Thai slave fishing and many others, and gives us some idea of the real truth without talking down to the reader or his sources. Well worth your time.

Canada on Mar 07, 2021

Crazycatlady: Not what I expected after hearing an interesting interview with the author. More about big brands that aren't of much relevance here in Canada than about the inside story of how the grocery business works.

Canada on Dec 07, 2020

Royal Newfoundland Regiment.: An exceptional little book.

Written with dedication, rigour and deep caring for humanity.

It is such a great pleasure to read something, written by someone with intense curiosity and intelligence, who then manages to weave the results of those traits into a cohesive narrative.

Bravo.

United Kingdom on Oct 28, 2020