2014 has started off with some interesting things happening, if you can call floods, icy roads, delayed flights and crumbling Cornwall landmarks “interesting!” But apart from these events, there have been other matters relating that which makes us “go” – namely food. There is another valiant attempt to encourage the British consumer to buy local fresh, seasonal produce. It’s much better for our health and also for the health of the farmers and purveyors of home-grown veggies. The challenge will be not so much persuading the big-boy supermarkets to fall in line (we all know that’s a non starter), but to persuade the consumer to forego the convenience of getting everything from under one roof and rather to shop around and buy from the local, small suppliers.
The argument in favour of the local produce goes that it really is much more economical and healthier to buy the bunches…
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