local food

We chat to former dairy farmer Robert Pekin about his food box business Food Connect.

Food may be cheap in your supermarket but there are hidden costs for society and the environment. You can, however, make food choices that are sustainable.

The market economy is booming and by that we mean the farmers’ markets where every cent you spend goes back into your local economy. Isn’t it time you got to know your providores by name again?

The buzz around farmers’ markets is growing louder as household shoppers find there is something enriching about knowing who grew your fruit and vegetables and even your meat.

Advocates of the Slow Food movement say it’s time we got to know the faces behind our food