WHY BUY ARTISAN FOOD?
‘Artisan’ is a term used to describe food produced by non-industrialised methods, often handed down through generations but now in danger of being lost. Tastes and processes, such as fermentation, are allowed to develop slowly and naturally, rather than curtailed for mass-production.
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Economic - Buying local keeps around 65% of your money within the community whereas buying from large supermarket chains keeps only 40%.
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Environmental - Local food travels much shorter distances thus reducing emissions from transport.
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Health - Local food goes from farm to plate faster so is fresher and retains more nutrients.
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Social - Buying local food can give people a greater sense of community as they feel they are helping to contribute to their local economy
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Taste - Studies have shown that local food simply tastes better as it’s more likely to be fresher and organically grown