Why are processed foods less expensive?

Processed foods stop the process that all unprocessed organic matter faces - breakdown. Once a side of meat is processed and cooked, its enzymes disabled, or a can of beans is canned and sterilized, the item stays as is. Less rush delivery, cheaper transport. read more

Fresh, wholesome foods are not intrinsically more expensive to produce. Underlying most of the food price disparity in America is the fact that we, the consumers, have voted with our forks and told our government and food suppliers that all we want is cheap, convenient processed junk. read more

Nutrient / value of non-processed / natural food is higher hence the selling price is higher. More health conscious lifestyle increases the demand for non-processed / natural foods whereby if demand > supply the price will be higher. read more