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Knowing nothing about UK or criminality, this sound like fear-mongering. Is it or am I naive to believe it isn't realistically possible to earn a livable wage on re-selling stolen food if it isnt in bulk?
I guess you can shoplift more expensive items than just food
There's been a shortage of baby milk powder lately and people can get quite a bit if they steal it, like £20 a can plus, especially for the specialist ones like lactose free. I know there's people living on just grabbing it when it comes into the shops and selling it on once it's sold out. I'm sure shoplifting it is even more profitable.
Some are, especially those with substance abuse issues.