Salvage Food Stores Growing in Popularity as Inflation Remains High

Salvage food stores have long been a place for people to find deals at a deep discount, but inflation and some rebranding is making them grow in popularity.  These stores sell what mainstream retailers call “unsellables,” often products like dented cans and boxes, things on the cusp of sell-by dates, and weird holiday marketing attempts.  Another thing fueling interest is the small subgenre on social media where people chronicle their trips and display their hauls like trophies.  Some people just love finding a good deal.  Kim Severson, food correspondent at the NY Times, joins us for what to know about salvage stores.

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