Economics of veggies

I don't know of any corroborating evidence, but anecdotally, many people in the business are blaming the current economic situation on the lack of demand for veggies.  I tend to agree, partly because so many people I know treat vegetables as an afterthought as far as dinner is concerned.  So, if the cash flow situation is tough, they will use it as a excuse to cut the vegetable.   It is so disheartening to see the grocery carts at the local supermarkets.  The thin, granola eating hippie types load up on healthy, minimally processed food, while the redneck, county music radio types throw an amazing variety of processed foods on the belt with a bunch of bananas as the concession to healthy eating.  Mom and dad weigh a combined 600 lbs, and the kids look like miniatures of the parents.  It's sad, but instructive.