Local Foods on the Rise
Consumers who seek out local growers may still be a drop in the economic bucket, but that drop is growing, at least within the domain of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The newspaper calls out numerous local-food businesses that have seen increased sales in recent years. But those “in the trenches” recognize that they must address distribution and availability issues before the movement can take off. Local food networks need to be economically as well as ecologically sustainable.
But as demand grows, enabling solutions will be more financially viable. If you’re in the Philly area, check out these businesses.
