Big tip here which is hidden from us most of the time....
| Top Tip: |
| Buy foods that you know were produced in your own country. If you can, buy from local producers. |
The problem here is the fuel used and carbon emissions from the aircraft used to transport the food to your country.
I learnt that here in the UK asparagus only has a three or four week season, so at other times its sourced from Spain and Peru. To get here from Peru it takes a nine hour flight, with all the enviromental damage associated with that journey.
So buy local, and keep to what is available seasonally. This will also promote diversity within your own country making for a healthier economy.