Buying local is not just a feel-good slogan; it’s a powerful economic strategy that businesses and communities can’t afford to overlook. As the CEO of a regional co-working network in the Boston area, ...

Few textile and manufacturing facilities remain in North America, but organisations like Fibershed are working to help companies develop 'buy local' sourcing networks. The California-based non-profit ...

We are often encouraged to consume local products, for social, economic, and environmental reasons. This is understandable, given that it means supporting producers in your own region in the face of ...

PHOENIX — Half of Americans now say food costs are a major source of stress, according to a recent Press-NORC Center poll. With inflation lingering and sweeping tariffs taking effect against dozens of ...

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When it comes to perusing the grocery store, there's a plethora of different factors that can lead to picking one item over another. One factor that's been getting its fair share of media attention ...

Where did this come from? It's a question not often asked when purchasing and consuming. It’s easy to not think too much about sourcing, but consuming more consciously and asking questions can have a ...

A new study analyzing fruit and vegetable prices in regional Victoria shows that locally grown produce doesn't necessarily cost more than fruit and veg grown outside the region. Health experts say the ...

One common argument in this regard is the idea that buying local food helps the local economy and will thus somehow improve the lives of oneself and the people nearby. However, if one pays more for an ...