Interesting article. Was glad to see Fruitist blueberries mentioned as they are deliciously juicy and found to enjoy at the local Publix. Fascinating to know the source of our food as opposed to Ayn Rand’s dismay that people think food comes from their grocer and not grown and transported with great thought, time, and effort.
As someone who g rew up (and still does) pick wild blueberries for personal use, I'd be interested to know if any of the new varieties of cultivated blueberries are thought to have equaled the intense flavor of wild ones. It's not hard to find cultivated ones that are sweet enough (though plenty are quite sour) , but the deep flavor seems to be missing.
I like the Peruvian blueberries, but I totally get that the choice is personal. The next phase of their evolution is to find counter-seasonal blueberries that appeal to different consumer segments.
Since we have to eat every day, maybe there are more opportunities for (re)agrarianization than for (re)industrialization. Hopefully market niches can be found for calorie-rich staples in a world that still has far too much hunger
Interesting article. Was glad to see Fruitist blueberries mentioned as they are deliciously juicy and found to enjoy at the local Publix. Fascinating to know the source of our food as opposed to Ayn Rand’s dismay that people think food comes from their grocer and not grown and transported with great thought, time, and effort.
Thank you for sharing.
I didn't expect Ayn Rand being invoked here :-) Yes, the stories behind food are often as fascinating and interesting as the food itself!
As someone who g rew up (and still does) pick wild blueberries for personal use, I'd be interested to know if any of the new varieties of cultivated blueberries are thought to have equaled the intense flavor of wild ones. It's not hard to find cultivated ones that are sweet enough (though plenty are quite sour) , but the deep flavor seems to be missing.
I like the Peruvian blueberries, but I totally get that the choice is personal. The next phase of their evolution is to find counter-seasonal blueberries that appeal to different consumer segments.
Well done, this was a very good piece.
Ephie, thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the piece.
Very much so. I was pleased to see that @Tyler Cowen included it in today’s Marginal Revolution Wednesday Links.
Since we have to eat every day, maybe there are more opportunities for (re)agrarianization than for (re)industrialization. Hopefully market niches can be found for calorie-rich staples in a world that still has far too much hunger