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I agree with the quality of produce often being better from farm shops etc etc, I also in principle believe in box schemes, however, invetigating them further uncovered a few surprises. We have box schemes around here, however, non of the produce is grown locally, as there are no growers in my county, I'd imaging the same is true of other counties.
The produce is sourced natationally, put into a box, and delivered, chances are it may well have covered as many "food miles" as supermarket food.
Box schemes often offer out of season goods, how come? Because the consumer wants that. Where do they get it from? Any "selected" quality source, this again could be anywhere. So box schemes nice idea in principle, just be a bit careful about what you are really getting.
Unfortunately the way we buy and produce our food won't substantially change until or unless there is a change in consumer expectations and demands. Simple fact of the matter is that most people in this country are not prepared to spend much on what they eat. As a percentage of income, the amount spent on food as plummeted in the last 30 years, it is difficult to persuade people to give up their skiing holiday just for better locally grown food.
The produce is sourced natationally, put into a box, and delivered, chances are it may well have covered as many "food miles" as supermarket food.
Box schemes often offer out of season goods, how come? Because the consumer wants that. Where do they get it from? Any "selected" quality source, this again could be anywhere. So box schemes nice idea in principle, just be a bit careful about what you are really getting.
Unfortunately the way we buy and produce our food won't substantially change until or unless there is a change in consumer expectations and demands. Simple fact of the matter is that most people in this country are not prepared to spend much on what they eat. As a percentage of income, the amount spent on food as plummeted in the last 30 years, it is difficult to persuade people to give up their skiing holiday just for better locally grown food.
