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[–] gbrown@transfem.space 21 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I haven't seen a $12 late where I'm from, they're usually about $4-5

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[–] MalachaiConstant@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Lately where I'm from, things that go on display for $4-5 tend to come with a $12 receipt

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[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 10 points 2 years ago

Remember to tip the machine that spits out your coffee.

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[–] Gargantu8@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

My favorite thing is being charged extra for soy milk despite it being way less resource intensive and having a similar nutritional profile.

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[–] TipRing@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

The US government heavily subsidizes dairy. They also subsidize soy, but it's $20B for dairy and $4B for soybeans. The price of milk is below production costs.

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[–] Gargantu8@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

Ahh that makes a lot of sense. I also wonder if the soy subsidy directly affects soymilk/human products or if it's mostly for animal feed?

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[–] TipRing@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I tried to figure that out, but the answer proved elusive. Soybeans grown in the US are mostly used as feedstock though (about 70%).

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[–] Gargantu8@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

Appreciate the effort! I didn't realize it would be as high as 70%!

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[–] SoupBrick@yiffit.net 1 point 2 years ago

I would imagine it might be due to a combination of low demand and having to continually restock due to FDA standards. Or it could just be taking advantage of people wanting an alternative.

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[–] Mango@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah and I'll tip a dollar when they clearly know what they're doing.

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