Well having Spent much time doing bits at the peoples supermarket and continuing my quest to find the the finest possible quality of produce for Andreas ffg my attention has been drawn away from the subliminal trangrestions of the soopermarkets to the sheer shameless masquerades of "farmers markets"of which I have visited a plenty only to find a familiar pattern where fresh produce is concerned some people advertising there whares as specifically from a perticular farm are in fact lying, so much so that I was almost moved to call trading standards at the most blatant piss take in this area I have yet seen Sunday just gone, however i remembered the words of obi wan kanobi .."who is more foolish the fool or the fool who pays through the nose for farm grown(bought outa the market)produce".look I am all for free trade etc just be honest about it and show some integrity.
Anyway to move to things more posativa we at "affav"are really delighted to be able to say we believe we have the best overal quality and selection of produce we have ever had and that is really saying something and with daily arrivals from italia,France,Kent,isle of White and of course market fresh produce from western international and Covent garden,it is really satisfying to know that these efforts are appreciated.
Look it's not the easiest thing to collate both mentally and physically but by putting this effort in we provide fine quality and choice which is what the consumer deserves.
Right I'm done for the mo will enlighten further during the month ......oh and I might just have a surprise or two to announce.
Monday, 4 April 2011
Thursday, 3 March 2011
"mad as a march hare"
It is undeniable that perhaps our appetite for traditional shopping has waned with the advent of parking restrictions and huge Supermarkets sights offering everything from fresh produce to TV dinners,TV S and indeed a sofa to sit on and fry your brain and poison your inner-self,however although reluctant to go supermarket bashing after all they contribute so much,employment to zillions, convenience, and great deals .......or do they or is it modern day slight of hand that Houdini himself would be proud.
my last 8 months of work at the peoples supermarket has led me down a road of discovery of how by subtle and clever techniques we are encouraged to waste food and more alarming overpay compared to the traditional independent market system which was so prevalent in our society up till 20 or so years ago.
Through re packing,clever wording and subtle 2 for 1 offers we are encouraged to spend between 20-40 % more on fresh produce than we should ..... FACT.
Loss leaders like fairtrade Bananas at 77p per kilo entice yet do we question how a much of the 77p per kilo goes to the plantation I guarantee there will be nothing fair about it.
Two thirds of all market business has been lost and many good people have lost there lively hoods and businesses because we as a nation have fallen into the trap of believing we get a better deal from the Supermarkets which is simply not the case .........but don't just trust me do your own comparisons or either see my example on the peoples supermarket website or pop in to my shop and I will happily discuss....you would be as mad as a March hare not to.
Andreas, produce Surgery(aided by Rachel) Tuesday 12-1 The Peoples Supermarket lambs Conduit Street
my last 8 months of work at the peoples supermarket has led me down a road of discovery of how by subtle and clever techniques we are encouraged to waste food and more alarming overpay compared to the traditional independent market system which was so prevalent in our society up till 20 or so years ago.
Through re packing,clever wording and subtle 2 for 1 offers we are encouraged to spend between 20-40 % more on fresh produce than we should ..... FACT.
Loss leaders like fairtrade Bananas at 77p per kilo entice yet do we question how a much of the 77p per kilo goes to the plantation I guarantee there will be nothing fair about it.
Two thirds of all market business has been lost and many good people have lost there lively hoods and businesses because we as a nation have fallen into the trap of believing we get a better deal from the Supermarkets which is simply not the case .........but don't just trust me do your own comparisons or either see my example on the peoples supermarket website or pop in to my shop and I will happily discuss....you would be as mad as a March hare not to.
Andreas, produce Surgery(aided by Rachel) Tuesday 12-1 The Peoples Supermarket lambs Conduit Street
Monday, 28 February 2011
ChiswickW4 ask...
Could the Peoples Supermarket Work in Chiswick?
We speak to Andreas Georghiou about his involvement with the project... read more
Thursday, 24 February 2011
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