The Consequences of Trader Joe's Produce

Josh Kuhn writes in any ideas why the quality of produce at my local supermarkets has tanked since the pandemic and not come back. Half the garlic I buy now is spongy on the inside and has a musty flavor. I haven't bought fresh green beans in two years because they are simply terrible every time. There seems to be a big picture issue as it is the same in all the places I shop from Walmart to the small local grocer.