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People shopping for produce at a farmers' market - Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Everyone loves to shop local, right? Walking down the rows of fresh farmers' market produce, chatting with the vendors, ...

Everyone loves to shop local, right? Walking down the rows of fresh farmers' market produce, chatting with the vendors, maybe even getting a free sample or two, this is one of those simple weekend ...

Stew — a big pot of it — with onions, potatoes and bell peppers. Maybe a little bit of meat, if they’re lucky, Jackie Brown muttered, chewing over potential dinner ideas for her family as she surveyed ...

Obtaining fruits and vegetables from local farmers can enhance a grocer’s reputation and revenues. But successfully operating an efficient local program takes tenacity and flexibility, analysts said. ...

More produce shoppers are going loco for local. With many consumers perceiving locally grown fruits and vegetables to be fresher and better for the environment, retailers that merchandise and promote ...

Chipotle Mexican Grill expects to double the amount of locally grown produce used in the chain’s 1,100 restaurants this year, continuing efforts to underscore its “Food With Integrity” program.

DENVER Chipotle Mexican Grill, with more than 730 units nationwide, said it plans this summer to buy at least a quarter of its produce from local small and mid-size farms. The company said it would ...