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Why should I use seasonal and local produce?
Eating local, seasonal produce means fresher, tastier, and more nutritious food at lower costs, supporting your community and reducing food waste. It also ensures transparency in food sourcing and lowers environmental impact through reduced transportation and packaging.
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You can eat better quality food for less
It’s easier to know what you’re getting.
It supports your local community
It will reduce your environmental impact
How do I know what is seasonal and local?
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Introduction to Seasonal and Local Produce
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Finding your local producers
Eat local and seasonal – a summary
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What you have learned
Local and Seasonal Food
About Lesson

It will reduce your environmental impact

  • Food that has travelled across the world to get to your plate needs more energy to transport, refrigerate and store it.
  • Food that isn’t local and seasonal usually needs more packaging to keep it fresh.
  • By eating local, seasonal foods you can help reduce the environmental costs associated with your food.
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