Decoding Demand for Local Food – Part 5 (Freshness)

Decoding Demand for Local Food – Part 5 (Freshness)   In our current series, Localize is exploring the underlying drivers behind local food preferences and the characteristics of local food that are grabbing the attention — and dollars — of consumers. So far, we’ve discussed: How to give consumers what they want when there is no single definition of local,…

Decoding Demand for Local Food – Part 4 (Local Economy)

Decoding Demand for Local Food – Part 4 (Local Economy)   In our current series, Localize is exploring the underlying drivers behind local food preferences and the characteristics of local food that are grabbing the attention — and dollars — of consumers. So far, we’ve discussed: How to give consumers what they want when there is no single definition of…

Decoding Demand for Local Food – Part 3 (Environmental Impact)

Decoding Demand for Local Food – Part 3 (Environmental Impact)   In our current series, Localize is exploring the underlying drivers behind local food preferences and the characteristics of local food that are grabbing the attention — and dollars — of consumers. So far, we’ve discussed: How to give consumers what they want when there is no single definition of…

Decoding Demand for Local Food

Decoding Demand for Local Food   Trends in consumer preferences come and go, so it is fitting that food makers and retailers that attach their brand to trends that have longevity are able to gain loyal customers and drive sales. There is something particularly compelling about consumer preferences for local food. “Local” has a different…

Sourcing Local: Retail Lessons from Alternative Models

Sourcing Local: Retail Lessons from Alternative Models   Retail Lessons from Food Hubs and Community Suported Agriculture As retailers face pressure from multiple sides to satisfy ever-increasing personalization and individualized shopping needs,  there are lessons to be learned from alternative models such as Food Hubs and Community Supported Agriculture. The report examines some of the…