I must admit that I am a loyal Sainsbury shopper. Have often tried other supermarkets, (both up and down the price range), but always return to Sainsburys. I have continued to go to do my weekly shop there throughout the last year, and have been very impressed as to the safety precautions. Have never felt in any danger at any time.
I like to pick my own fruit and veg - and Sainsbury's has continued its policy of doing away with unnecessary plastic wrappings. I like to be able spend a little time comparing prices on other items, and weights etc. I use the zapper system in there, go in the morning on a Monday when it is not very full.
I have very many supermarkets closer to me than my nearest Sainsbury (Waitrose, M&S Food, Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco, Asda and a Lidl) but prefer my six miles round trip each Monday.
Whereas I am on a very limited income, I do worry about farmers, etc being squeezed too much and wish there was much more protection for them.
As for foods being cheaper now - surely nothing like it was back in the days when there was a food subsidy. I cannot remember the last time I was able to afford to buy beef or Lamb. I stick to chicken and fish. Cheapest is what we used to call 'offal' obviously out of fashion at present - so a pack of chicken livers I can purchase for 60p and with the aid of a couple of hard boiled eggs can make chopped liver - a very healthy and enjoyable starter. Have been looking for rabbit pieces, but have not found any - surely these will come back into fashion as another cheap and easily sourced protein.