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1414: Local food
This paper is taken from a report by the IGD
Year of Publication2011
The economic downturn has accelerated the trend for locally sourced food. The trend is growing and has become the most important ethical criterion for grocery shoppers. 42% of shoppers claim they are prepared to pay extra for local food. Older and more upmarket shoppers are more prevalent amongst local food buyers.
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