'Buy local' push boosting Canadian produce sales

Business Vancouver reports that British Columbian greenhouses have seen an uptick in domestic produce sales, following a strong 'buy local' campaign.

The report goes on: "There are now 755 acres of greenhouses in the province, up from 675 in 2009, producing 125,000 tonnes of cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplant each year. Annual sales total $257 million, traditionally anchored by exports to the U.S."

It continues: "But shifting exchange rates and the trend to buy local have increased domestic sales. Growers now sell approximately 46.7% of their product in Canada versus 41% in 2009, said the BC Greenhouse Growers' Association, which organized B.C. Veggie Day on March 20 with $100,000 of provincial funding."

For more information, and to read the whole article, go to the Business Vancouver website.