Shopping for fresh food has become a frustrating exercise for many budget-conscious families in recent months. Nutritionists are warning that certain grocery staples are degrading much faster than they did in previous years. Changes in global agricultural practices and prolonged transit times are negatively impacting the freshness of our food. Shoppers are finding that their expensive produce often spoils before they even have a chance to cook it. Let us explore the 9 grocery items nutritionists say are losing quality faster this year.