Published November 18, 2014

Local Ingredients Get Their Due

All over America people are voicing their concerns about where their food comes from, and chefs and restauranteurs are hearing them. Menus are getting more and more transparent about where food is from, and many establishments are using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

This trend has a number of benefits. First, consumers perceive local ingredients to be more fresh, more wholesome, and more authentic. They are coming to expect that ingredients will be local, especially in high-end restaurants. It’s also better for the environment and helps the local economy more than shipping ingredients in from all over the world. However, this trend still has a long ways to go before it starts seriously changing consumer behavior. Right now, it’s more of a bonus to potential customers, but in three to five years it will become a must for restaurants that want to compete. Many chefs are building relationships with local suppliers as we speak, so if you want to get ahead of the game, get out there and start networking!

Read the full article here: Local Sourcing, Quality Ingredients Take Center Stage
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