Manager's Special

I just got back from my local "emergency" Kroger which I try to avoid as much as possible. The fluorescent lights are practically binding, and the first thing you see when you walk in is bins full of bargain-basement Twinkie rip-offs and other packaged food products. I can't say I enjoy the shopping experience there. 

Anyway, they have a small organic section near the front, and I always check it out to see what's on sale. Clearly, the organic clientele are not frequenting this Kroger because there are often dairy products near expiration that are put on Manager's Special at a deep discount. Today I picked up Horizon Organic unsalted butter for 2.49 a box. It usually goes for 5.99. They also had some goat milk and cheese that was on special. 

It expires in 5 days, but butter freezes very well so it's a good candidate for stocking up. But I can't help but wonder what happens once it expires. I mean, I know what happens. They must throw it away, which is just terrible. Realistically, all of this organic dairy doesn't belong in this particular Kroger. It just won't sell, yet they consistently have something on Manager's Special every time I'm there. While I enjoy getting a deal, I really hate thinking of all the wasted food.