In part I think ppl have forgotten how sweet n delicious fruit can taste bec it *doesn't* taste very good when grown for max size n uniformity n shelf life... more backyard gardens!
and ubiquitous corn syrup is the cheapest additive because of corn subsidies & etc govt policies
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