Dominic Lawson's Independent column recently raised a crucial question: can you enjoy organic food and help third world farmers?
It's an issue raised in last week's newsletter from Abel & Cole, our organic food suppliers. (We're fans of Abel & Cole.)
Abel & Cole said they never air freight anything and never will, as it's hugely destructive of the environment.
My personal preference is to buy food that's in season and from Britain or Europe. But I can understand critics who say this is too simplistic. Food grown thousands of miles away may take less energy in its production and transport than its equivalent grown down the road. This is not a simple issue and we need to balance the needs of third world farmers with concerns of the environment.
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