Chains Quote by Anna Lappe
“You could increase farmworker wages significantly and not change the price to the consumer at all - for instance, if you redistribute how revenue is paid out across the food chain. Labor costs, particularly farm labor, is a tiny portion of the price we pay at the supermarket.”
About This Quote
Redistributing food‑chain revenue can raise farmworker pay without raising consumer prices because farm labor is a small cost share.
In simple terms: Raise wages by shifting profits, not raising prices.
Key Takeaway
Adjust profit distribution.
Themes
economics
fairness
labor
food supply chain
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- corporate budgeting
- consumer advocacy
Key Concepts
income inequality
profit allocation
consumer pricing
agricultural policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can stakeholders be incentivized to share profits?
- What mechanisms ensure price stability?
A Different Perspective
Implementation depends on industry cooperation and regulatory frameworks.
