Blog RSS Feed- Local food - more people have joined CSA (community supported agriculture) programs over the last few years and visited farmers markets. Movies such as Food Inc. have made consumers more aware of the choices they make with their food. The White House garden also highlighted the local movement.
- Food Safety- E.Coli, Mad cow disease and salmonella outbreaks have made the headlines and in fact today the World Health Organization has made food safety a top priority.
- Silicone Cook ware!
- Increased interest in Gluten free products, most likely due to an increased awareness of celiac condition and better diagnosis. This is a good thing for sufferers as products are more available and better quality.
- The Slow food movement with an emphasis on local organic foods
- Heritage breeds with farmers carefully preserving old breeds of livestock, and top chefs seeking out the finest of meats.
- There has been a steady growth in the Organic sector and the demand for better quality humanely raised meats.
- Whole grains -Research tells us the importance of wholegrains rich in phytonutrients and fiber for health, there has also been a renewed interest in ancient grains like quinoa, barley and amaranth.
- Fair trade coffees’s with a focus of sustaining the rain forrests.
All in all these are good changes, with consumers having the desire to make good environmentally friendly choices.
Try to support our farmers, choose high quality products and more wholegrain’s and locally grown produce, consider a garden this year. Let 2010 be a great year for your health.
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