Episode

34. Store-Brand Products

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 1062
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Summary

Those low-priced staples on grocery-store shelves — where do they come from? Zachary Crockett finds out at a national convention for private-label manufacturers. This episode was originally published on January 28th, 2024.