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Food Deserts

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The Rise of Food Deserts: A&P's Impact

This chapter examines the historical context of food deserts, linking their emergence to policy issues and the rise of the grocery chain A&P. It discusses A&P's aggressive business practices, market dominance, and the resulting decline of local grocers, which ultimately contributed to the expansion of food deserts across America.

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