I remember in my youth, my folks had milk delivered a couple of times per week, along with eggs and butter. Meat was bought every two or three days, and put in the refrigerator. Fish was bought the day it was going to be eaten. Most of the grocery bills at the market (market, not supermarket) were small. I could often do the shopping for my folks on my bike. One paper bag in the basket on the bike, and hold one in one arm. Switch the bag to the other arm a few times on the ride home, no hands on the handlebars while you switched. (WHERE'S MY CHANGE?!?!?!?
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It has a lot to do with processed food now. Back then, the meat department had a butcher, and the beef and pork came in as a whole carcass. I can almost wish we could go back to those days. Probably healthier.
Back to the supermarket headaches. thanks for listening.