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The crap apples shouldn't be sold. They should be sent back to the apple distributor and converted to apple pie.



I think in Australian supermarkets there is some element of this second-use that occurs in the supermarket itself. Avoids the two extra trips.


hard to know where each individual draws the crap line


Thats what branding is for. A company puts their name and logo on it, and then also sets the quality standards.

Cheap brands might have lower standards than premium brands. The company makes sure the stores uphold the quality standards, and stop selling through stores that hurt their brand.




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