But I ABSOLUTELY do not want to have to manage my items/inventory even more.
Agreed.
It does feel odd to me, though, that the food found on the risen road next to the upturned cart is (and stays) fresh and edible. Fruit and vegetables don't take that long to spoil, especially if they're strewn on the ground, presumably bruised and with broken skin.
The game already has assets for rotten produce. I hope they get used more often, perhaps as part of an effort to balance food supply.
