As a business, how you source your produce can make a big difference to the planet and plays a key role in supporting the local food economy. By supporting local suppliers, you help shorten the supply chain, keeping the money and benefits within the local community, and you play a vital role in shaping a better food system for people and the planet.

By buying better you have power to influence change through every meal you serve, or item you sell, whether that is by buying local and seasonal and reducing your carbon footprint, supporting high animal welfare or by choosing plastic free packaging. In and around Cambridge we have a thriving sustainable food scene and are spoiled for choice when it comes to local producers who support sustainable food systems. Explore our suggested action to discover how you can take action below.

Actions your business could take:

Change your menu to reflect the delights of the season and support Cambridge’s local suppliers, by sourcing fresh produce that is grown or farmed locally and is in season.

Adopt a sustainable sourcing policy for your business.
Choose to serve higher welfare meat, dairy and eggs, and commit to only serving sustainably sourced fish.
Use organic, fairly traded, argoecologically produced or ethically sourced ingredients.
Choose products that avoid single-use packaging.
Have spare backyard or windowsill space? Reduce your food miles to food metres by growing your own fruit and veg, to use within your business.