New York's $30 million grocery store may hurt the people it's meant to help, what ESLs actually do (and don't do) in stores today, and a domestic tomato that delivers on its promise

The Lempert Report
May 05, 2026

New York's $30 million grocery store may hurt the people it's meant to help, what ESLs actually do (and don't do) in stores today, and a domestic tomato that delivers on its promise

I’ve been holding my breath waiting for the perfect moment to add my insights to the idea of NYC owning supermarkets – and I’m finally ready.

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