One of the Main Reasons Fruit and Veg is Sold in Nets
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Yes, the main reason people think this is done is to keep it fresher by packing in nets so it will breathe and keep fresher
But there is another reason, it is called the “Monker Illusion, and it was discovered by a German psychologist , Karl Gegenfurtner.
The netting apparently makes the fruit and veg colours brighter than they are , and more appealing to the customers , giving the illusion it is fresher
Psychology use is not new for supermarkets , they use all kind of strategies to fool the shoppers, polishing apples to make them shine and more appealing etc
So this is just another method to reel us in and 'net' us
First I've heard that one T.You're a veritable mine of info sir.My mate makes scrubbers out of the nets!
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