It’s so good to see a national chain step up on good practice rather than back off because of ease!
Chipotle (yum!) has decided to DOUBLE the amount of local produce it purchases and uses! They’re going from a buy of about 5 million pounds to 10 million pounds, of things like bell peppers/jalapenos/oregano/red onions and romaine lettuce, and this is beneficial to everyone in a lot of ways.
Not only does this stimulate local economies, but it could also create and maintain jobs — which is so important right now. Beyond that, the food has a shorter transport distance (less fuel used), is allowed to naturally ripen (tastes better), gets there quicker (nutrients stay high instead of deplete), less contamination (knowing where your food is coming from), and more variety (seasonal foods!)!
So believe us when we say this is definitely a good thing!
We’d LOVE to see more restaurants go this route — especially chains! It’s definitely time for a bit of a food revolution if you ask us, one that totally results in a healthier lifestyle: both in physical health and economical health!
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