1. The Buy Local Movement
In variance with organic and other labeled food items, there is no well defined system or regulatory agency that characterizes the conditions and requirements of labeling local food. ... They have introduced labeling systems that define the carbon count of each product, which allows consumers to determine the distance travelled by each food item and the carbon dioxide emission that has been used in the product's transport till the point of sale. ... Local food systems allow low income families with better availability of fresh vegetables and fruit. ... Some analysts believe that the Buy ...
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