Public thinks buying local most sustainable choice

More than half of consumers (59 per cent) believe buying local, seasonal food is the most sustainable shopping choice people can make, according to a new Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Public thinks buying local most sustainable choice

More than half of consumers (59 per cent) believe buying local, seasonal food is the most sustainable shopping choice people can make, according to a new Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey. The study,Food...

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