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Old Crank

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29. Part of the problem could be

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:51 AM

Jul 2

that more and more people aren't buying canned fruits and veggies like they used to.
My canned goods are.
Pineapple rings and pears for upside down cake. Beans of several types and some tomato sauces.

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138-year old grocery store staple files for bankruptcy [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2 OP

Canned fruits and vegetables were common in my house growing up. I'm sure someone will buy name Silent Type Jul 2 #1

No worries petert Jul 5 #43

a good portion of their products are non gmo, most political donations are to Dems, hopefully that won't change Shellback Squid Jul 2 #2

thanks for your information , did not know that AllaN01Bear Jul 2 #3

My lab gets a small can of Del Monte corn, peas & carrots, or green beans with every meal Botany Jul 2 #4

I can't imagine even a small can of veggies PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2 #24

canned food was a staple for a while for me . AllaN01Bear Jul 2 #5

I made 'Mulligan's Stew' from YouTuber Max Miller's 'Cooking History' wolfie001 Jul 2 #7

thats sounds yummy AllaN01Bear Jul 2 #9

I had dinner for 3 nites and ate it with my homemade bread! wolfie001 Jul 2 #13

Old guys have to tell stories. Back in early 70s in college Andy Williams was in LA and Stevie Wonder twodogsbarking Jul 2 #31

That is a classic! wolfie001 Jul 2 #35

I love canned cornbeef Farmer-Rick Jul 2 #20

Yes! I'm a fan too! wolfie001 Jul 2 #36

I haven't bought canned fruit in 20 years wolfie001 Jul 2 #6

but you can often get the "no sugar added" varieties I find. Hubby is diabetic and when I can't get fresh fruit I get CTyankee Jul 2 #8

I know if I need to buy canned fruit BumRushDaShow Jul 2 #11

thanks for reminding me of that option! I'll check it out today as I will go shopping soon. CTyankee Jul 2 #12

I have a Zojirushi rice cooker that has a Steel Cut Oats setting BumRushDaShow Jul 2 #14

I have very few kitchen items as I can't cook the way I used to (arthritic condiition in my back). CTyankee Jul 2 #15

I hear you all the way on the arthritis moniss Jul 2 #19

Me too. Beacool Jul 2 #26

Yes! Very good! wolfie001 Jul 2 #16

In my household always a first choice bucolic_frolic Jul 2 #10

ConAgra wolfie001 Jul 2 #17

That's nacho cheese. twodogsbarking Jul 5 #42

At your local 7-Eleven wolfie001 Jul 5 #45

I had to pause eating breakfast just thinking about the bacteria. Have some ice cream today. Stay well. twodogsbarking Jul 5 #46

You too! Cheers! wolfie001 Jul 5 #47

This history tells the sad story of vulture capitalism. yardwork Jul 5 #44

Best fruit cocktail. nt moniss Jul 2 #18

College Inn Broths Historic NY Jul 2 #21

Business people unable to actually run a business again? Aristus Jul 2 #22

More and more consolidation by huge conglomerates. Sigh. Not good for the 'free' markets, that's for sure. Joinfortmill Jul 2 #23

How does any company accrue $1 to $10 Billion in debt without massive malfeasance? Mawspam2 Jul 2 #25

Venture Capital? maxsolomon Jul 2 #32

Private equity? not fooled Jul 2 #33

I'm sure Trump didn't help their chances of survival. Doodley Jul 2 #27

Wow, I wasn't expecting that the thread was going to be about Del Monte. Beacool Jul 2 #28

Part of the problem could be Old Crank Jul 2 #29

Once Orange Julius Caesar deports all our fruit and vegetable pickers, every canned fruit and vegetable company generalbetrayus Jul 2 #30

THIS!! Look for more of this to happen under cover so Trump's immigration policy won't be blamed. nt Jit423 Jul 2 #34

So basically everyone at the head of the company Quanto Magnus Jul 2 #37

My first job! SFRose Jul 2 #38

OH NO!!! elleng Jul 2 #39

Del Monte is our "go to" brand Born Free Jul 2 #40

Weird intersections with my 19th century family history. hunter Jul 2 #41