processed food doesn't have to look pretty, nor even match the quality of raw/organic produce. Keeping it in good shape while transporting and storing also jacks up the cost, I should think. But then, theres the fact that people buying premium organic produce have been trained that it should have a premium cost associated with it.

There's some fascinating stuff out there about the cost per calorie vs nutritious food's availability, but nothing I can link to off the cufff. Just try to shop as wisely as you can, je?