The Secret Life of Groceries
What's it about
Ever wondered what it really takes to get that avocado in your shopping cart? Get ready to uncover the hidden world behind your grocery store, from the grueling journey of a Thai shrimp peeler to the high-stakes hustle of a trucker racing against the clock. You’ll go undercover with author Benjamin Lorr to expose the complex, and often shocking, supply chain that stocks our shelves. Discover the surprising origins of Trader Joe’s cult products, the brutal realities of food production, and the human cost of our demand for convenience and choice. This is the secret life of your groceries, revealed.
Meet the author
Benjamin Lorr is an award-winning investigative journalist whose work on the hidden systems of global commerce has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and The Atlantic. A former yoga teacher and lifelong outsider, Lorr embeds himself for years within the communities he reports on, from competitive yoga to the trucking industry. This immersive, firsthand approach allows him to reveal the complex human stories behind the everyday products and supply chains we take for granted, making him a uniquely qualified guide to the grocery store.
What's it about
Ever wondered what it really takes to get that avocado in your shopping cart? Get ready to uncover the hidden world behind your grocery store, from the grueling journey of a Thai shrimp peeler to the high-stakes hustle of a trucker racing against the clock. You’ll go undercover with author Benjamin Lorr to expose the complex, and often shocking, supply chain that stocks our shelves. Discover the surprising origins of Trader Joe’s cult products, the brutal realities of food production, and the human cost of our demand for convenience and choice. This is the secret life of your groceries, revealed.
Meet the author
Benjamin Lorr is an award-winning investigative journalist whose work on the hidden systems of global commerce has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and The Atlantic. A former yoga teacher and lifelong outsider, Lorr embeds himself for years within the communities he reports on, from competitive yoga to the trucking industry. This immersive, firsthand approach allows him to reveal the complex human stories behind the everyday products and supply chains we take for granted, making him a uniquely qualified guide to the grocery store.
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