How important is it that food looks good? - Page 2

Stan_Lite · 23-02-2008, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Actually a quick 'google' shows plently of Chile -> UK via ship fruit exports.

Ah well. You win some you lose some. Unfortunately, the slow connection on the rig means I can't nitpick quite so effectively.

Chile to Scotland by boat is still a shocking waste of resources for a box of apples.

Will · 23-02-2008, 15:01

We have all these expensive greenhouses we grow good crops yet we ship 'em out?! WTF is that all about. Local grown produce makes so much more sense. Some people are of the view that fruit and vegs not local to the region shouldn't be purchasable. I disagree with that, since commercial flights/ferries are never going to stop why shouldn't we utilise them and piggy back foods from around the world? It helps boost trades all over the world which is a good thing.

Stan_Lite · 23-02-2008, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Edit: Forget it. It's really not worth it.

I don't know what it is you retracted but if you felt it wasn't worth arguing because of how I was defending my position, I apologise for being a bit narky.
I've just been for a coffee and a fag and thought to myself "Stan, you were being a bit narky with Kitten in that thread".

The point I'm trying to make is that, no matter what the mode of transport, importing produce from the other side of the world is a ridiculous waste of resources if we can grow the stuff ourselves or, at least source it from closer to home. The apples from Chile I mentioned earlier were Golden Delicious which are grown in abundance on the other side of the English Channel - just a train ride or short ferry crossing away.

Will · 23-02-2008, 15:20

For local produce I agree completely Stan.

However for more exotic fruits/veg, we've had trade routes around the world for hundreds (maybe thousands) of years that shouldn't stop as it gives 3rd worlds the chance to do business with the rest of the world - as long as it's done ethically (conveniently Tak has started a thread on this!). From a selfish point of view it gives me the chance to eat nice exotic foods!

Tak · 23-02-2008, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Will

(conveniently Tak has started a thread on this!).

Ooo - did I create a useful thread without realising it?

23-02-2008, 15:01	#12
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	We have all these expensive greenhouses we grow good crops yet we ship 'em out?! WTF is that all about. Local grown produce makes so much more sense. Some people are of the view that fruit and vegs not local to the region shouldn't be purchasable. I disagree with that, since commercial flights/ferries are never going to stop why shouldn't we utilise them and piggy back foods from around the world? It helps boost trades all over the world which is a good thing. __________________ *No No!*

23-02-2008, 15:20	#14
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	For local produce I agree completely Stan. However for more exotic fruits/veg, we've had trade routes around the world for hundreds (maybe thousands) of years that shouldn't stop as it gives 3rd worlds the chance to do business with the rest of the world - as long as it's done ethically (conveniently Tak has started a thread on this!). From a selfish point of view it gives me the chance to eat nice exotic foods! __________________ *No No!*