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Alongside the rising prices, there's a noticeable decline in food quality. Many people express disappointment in the taste and freshness of items from their favorite eateries. It’s common now to see salads with tiny portions that cost a small fortune, or soups that taste “chemical-like” and lack the creaminess they once had.
One example includes Panera Bread, where a once-reliable brand now serves soups that are reported to be chemically based and barely edible, with some employees admitting that much of the food is precooked and reheated — essentially microwave fare sold at restaurant prices. This clip of corner-cutting reflects a broader industry trend where profit margins seem to trump quality.