What is local food?
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Local food is produced at a short distance from the consumer and there are often fewer links in the food chain. The aim is to make production, processing and sales as local as possible. In general, three types of short chain initiatives can be distinguished:
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In the rural areas, more and more short chains arise in which farmers and traders deliver fresh products directly to consumers. Some catering and specialty stores distinguish themselves in the market by making use of local products only. Moreover, the mainstream supermarkets often sell some regional products.
Who are the main initiators?
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wikiwijs: Regional food how does it work? under section 2.6.2 "Characteristics and forms of short chain. (in Dutch)
http://www.groenkennisnet.nl/en/groenkennisnet/dossier/dossier-regionaal-voedsel.htmDossier regionaal voedsel
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