![]() The case against paying for shelf space Ice cream can be one of the priciest spots. But as the above video shows, the debate is an intense one, with strong partisans, and decent arguments, on both sides. It’s easy to think that these fees show supermarkets are “rigged” - against both consumers and smaller manufacturers that can’t afford the fees. It can cost millions of dollars to launch a product in the nation’s groceries, and through that cost, these fees shape our supermarkets and diets long before we’re able to make a purchase decision ourselves. ![]() “Slotting fees” (or “slotting allowances”) are fees that manufacturers pay retailers to appear on their scarce shelves. But behind each freezer door is a secondary market that determines what you have the option to buy. ![]() When considering a late-night carton of cookies-and-cream ice cream, most people aren’t thinking about how it got on the shelf.
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