There seems to be much debate in the past few weeks regarding the demise of the Local shop in the high street, with blame being put on the big 4 supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's) for "squeezing" out the competition.
There have been demonstrations at many a potential site, most notably in Birmingham in the past few months where the demonstration was to refuse planning for Tesco's in favour of an Asda store, as they felt that Tesco had a monopoly in the area!
People are becoming more aware of the underhanding way that supermarkets are dealing with the public and are beginning to say no to them.
Personally i try to buy as many goods as i can from the local farmers market, or a local farm shop. I appreciate i can't buy everything there and have to ventutre into a supermarket at some time.
I also think that the convenience of supermarket bought foods are contributory to the health of the nation. I buy very little ready prepared foods as i think you can do better and in some instances faster food by doing it yourself.
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