 and forcing the company to spin off parts of its operation. Now, AMP didn't disappear. It continued to operate for decades, but it could no longer bully and dominate. And the results were striking. With AMP back on its heels, its workers were finally able to form unions. Farmers had more leverage and were able to negotiate better prices. And crucially, independent grocery stores flourished, accounting for more than half the market in the 50s and 60s.