Surge in Demand for “Ugly Vegetables” Supermarkets Now Falsely Damaging Produce for Aesthetic Appeal
The surge in demand for “ugly vegetables” has taken a bizarre turn. Supermarkets are now intentionally bruising produce to make it appear more authentic. Misshapen carrots, scratched eggplants, and dented cucumbers are hitting shelves at premium prices. Is food fraud reaching new levels of absurdity?