
Del Monte bankruptcy triggers mass orchard destruction in California
Hacker News·2mo·littlexsparkee
A major produce buyer's collapse is forcing California peach farmers to destroy 420k trees, a stark reminder of how concentrated supply chains create existential risk for independent agricultural producers. USDA aid is stepping in, but the incident underscores structural vulnerability for farmers locked into single-buyer relationships.
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