In the Wake of War: How Conflict Is Shaping Consumer Choices in Lebanon

Liliane Mokbel, 17/11 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Many Lebanese have begun purchasing fruits and vegetables individually, a practice rarely seen in a culture that traditionally favors buying by the kilo. Grocery baskets have shrunk in both quantity and variety. Testimonies from mothers gathered by This is Beirut reveal a shift toward prioritizing legumes, which are more affordable than meat, ...