The past few times I've been into the Damariscotta store I have only been able to locate Mexican avocados. This particular item is of particular importance because the US import restrictions on Mexican avocados have recently been loosened. (Californian avocado growers are alarmed by this, not only because they have enjoyed some level of protectionism, but also due to very real pest and disease concerns.) I think that you should offer customers a choice of USA/Californian fruit vs. Mexican fruit. I don't think the lowest price should be the only criteria for your produce buyers.
This I think also applies to many other produce items and other goods. Especially in these uncertain/poor economic times, consumers should have a choice among competing local/national/international goods.
Thanks for your time.
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it's all about Hannaford...not the customer..not the grower...
From Hannaford:
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Thank you for your recent email. We value your input and are glad to have the opportunity to respond.
At Hannaford, we weigh several factors, not just price,when making purchasing decisions about produce. Availability, quality and price influence every choice we make. While we try to carry as much local produce as possible, if the local market does not meet our needs, we must pursue other sources.
Please be assured that your feedback is very important to us, as we continuously explore ways to better meet our customers' needs. I have forwarded your comments to the Category Manager for review.
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