Readers Write: Fresh produce is available to G.N. shoppers

The Island Now

I am afraid Professor Glader has published conclusions before completing his research.  

The Haymarket of Great Neck Road, and the North Shore Market of Horace Harding Boulevard, Great Neck offer, fresh products that imitate Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. 

I suggest he visit them.

He quickly segues to Michael Pollens dogma. There is no broad scientific reporting that gene modified and or inorganic and/or “corporate raised” foods are any less safe, any less nutritious or any less appetizing than organic, free-range foods. It is interesting that Whole Foods is in the process of rating  foods it sells as “Good,” “Better” or “Best” and makes the point that some products may rate higher than their organic counterparts.

Professor Glader should be aware that there is no way Long Island farmers can produce enough local foods to satisfy resident needs. 

He should also recognize that organic and/or free range foods are substantially more expensive than their counterparts. 

Long Island residents can reduce the cost of varied, interesting, wholesome diets by paying attention to season/supply patterns- cherries in July versus cherries in January.

For the purposes of full disclosure, I own 100 shares of Monsanto common stock which obviously colors my response.

Gerald Peretsman

Great Neck

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