Food Miles

 In globalised food systems, many fruits and vegetables travel long distances before reaching consumers. Transport and storage conditions can influence their internal qualities. NutriMeters help consumers and communities explore these differences.

..that the average supermarket food item had travelled an average of 21 000 kms. And that the total distance of all transportation of the food basket was over 70 000 kms.

... indicate that the average food item has since risen to over 70 000 kms, a growth of over 300%, perhaps due to increasing globalisation..  Fuel emissions are one of the greatest emitters of carbon dioxide which impacts climate change  - see page 3 of the Ceres Report below.