A chart we found on Reddit.com today shows that most products we buy are controlled by just a few companies. It’s called “The Illusion of Choice.”
Ever wonder why you can’t get a Coke at Taco Bell? It’s because Yum! Brands was created as a spin-off of Pepsi–and has a lifetime contract with the soda-maker.
Unilever produces everything from Dove soap to Klondike bars. Nestle has a big stake in L’Oreal, which features everything from cosmetics to Diesel designer jeans.
Despite a wide array of brands to choose from, it all comes back to the big guys.
It's hard to not buy from these Corp. A little over a year ago I stopped drinking all soft drinks. That was very hard to do, now I only drink homemade lemonade, water, coffee & tea. Cook fresh if you can.
Better to buy local & from small businesses if possible.