In The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 consumer survey, 55% of respondents said they made a “conscious effort” to buy locally or regionally grown produce. Buying local matters for many consumers. The ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...