How Does Our Food Reach Us? Unless we grow it ourselves, our food gets to us because someone puts it on a truck or a boat and sends it to us. Economists use the term ‘supply chain’ to describe how food travels from its source, through the production process, and into its final form as
How Far Does The Average Produce Travel? Produce from your local grocery store chain (whether it is organic or conventional) travels on average 1500 miles from the farm to your plate. There are several reasons this is a cause for concern: In most cases, the farther your produce travels the less nutritious (and tasty) it
How Long Do Vegetables Travel Before You Eat Them? Fresh produce is shipped quickly enough to prevent spoilage. But, its nutrient content may be compromised. The longer fruits and vegetables are in transition, the more nutrients are oxidized into the air. The average time from field to your fruit or salad bowl is about 10-14