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Confusion over Local, Organic

Even with the sharp increase in popularity of local and organic foods, nearly one in five consumers confuse the two terms.

June 3, 2014

An online survey of 2,511 people in the U.S. found 17% believed the terms were interchangeable.

Canadians Looking Local

BMO released the results of a survey which found that supporting regional economies, farmers and jobs, along with fresh food and taste, all trump the cost of food for people choosing to buy local.

August 5, 2013

The report also revealed what products Canadians buy locally and why.

Looking for Local

February 5, 2013

A new study clearly shows that local food is a trend that consumers have embraced.

Canadians Looking Local

August 3, 2012

A new survey underscores Canadians' commitment to local food.

Poll: Americans Support Greater Produce Availability

May 22, 2012

A recent survey commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation finds strong support for making produce affordable and accessible to all Americans and that officials at all levels -- national, state and local -- have a role to play in ensuring that access.

Chefs: Local and Healthy in 2012

December 13, 2011

A survey of U.S. chefs conducted by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) indicates healthier kids fare and local sourcing of food will be the hottest trends on U.S. restaurant menus in 2012.

Local Goes Widespread

November 15, 2011

A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says sales of "local foods," whether sold direct to consumers at farmers markets or through intermediaries such as grocers or restaurants, amounted to $4.8 billion in 2008.

Cost of Going Local

January 1, 2011

A recent article at PreparedFoods.com examined whether or not restaurant customers will pay more for locally produced menu items.

Restaurant Customers Willing To Pay More For Local Food

A'ndrea Elyse Messer, Ph.D.

November 3, 2010

Not only are restaurant patrons willing to pay more for meals prepared with produce and meat from local providers, the proportion of customers preferring local meals actually increases, when the price increases, according to a team of international researchers.

Canada's 2010 Menu Trends

April 23, 2010

Local, organic and sustainable foods are heating things up in Canadian restaurant kitchens. These trends were identified in the first-ever CRFA Canadian Chef Survey, conducted for the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association by independent market research firm BrandSpark International.

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Items Tagged with 'local'

ARTICLES

Confusion over Local, Organic

Canadians Looking Local

Looking for Local

Canadians Looking Local

Poll: Americans Support Greater Produce Availability

Chefs: Local and Healthy in 2012

Local Goes Widespread

Cost of Going Local

Restaurant Customers Willing To Pay More For Local Food

Canada's 2010 Menu Trends

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