# Seasonal Vegetable Deliveries Growing Places Enterprise Makes It Easy to Eat Local and Organic By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growing-places-enterprise References: [growingplacessuffolk](http://www.growingplacessuffolk.co.uk/) Growing Places Enterprise makes it significantly easier to eat locally, organically and sustainable by offering a [delivery service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-vibrant-kitchen) in Ipswich, United Kingdom. That is an important part to making widespread change to a good industry that tends to prefer fast and cheaply produced food products that only harm the environment and our bodies. A self-identified social enterprise, Growing Places offers job-training and employment for individuals who are underprivileged and have difficulty entering and staying in a long-term position. " We create local employment and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the local community through ethical business and trading," they write on their website. The organization also donates its [surplus foods to non-profit organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeding-americas-mission) in the area. **Contact Information** Growing Places Enterprise [website](http://www.growingplacessuffolk.co.uk/) Growing Places Enterprise on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Growing-Places-Enterprise/213558098710977) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Local Food Delivery Services:** The trend of local food delivery services provides an opportunity for businesses to offer convenient access to locally sourced and sustainable food options. - **Social Enterprise:** The rise of social enterprise presents an opportunity for businesses to create positive social and environmental impact while generating profits. - **Food Waste Reduction:** The trend of reducing food waste opens up opportunities for innovative businesses to address sustainability and social challenges by repurposing surplus food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Delivery:** The food delivery industry can capitalize on the growing demand for local and organic food by establishing partnerships with local farmers and suppliers. - **Job Training and Employment:** Industries focused on job training and employment can explore partnerships with social enterprises like Growing Places Enterprise to create meaningful employment opportunities for underprivileged individuals. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can collaborate with businesses like Growing Places Enterprise to address food insecurity by receiving surplus food donations and distributing them to those in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Emissions Fresh Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbe-square-roots.md) - [Free-From Salad Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-up-farms-unbeleafable.md) - [Modern Indoor Farm Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-farm-stand.md) - [Expansive Local Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefarm-vertical-farm.md) - [Seasonal Surplus Produce Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-feast-rescued-box.md) - [Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gousto-veg-table.md) - [On-Demand Grocery Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-2.md) - [Canadian Grocery Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-grocery.md) - [Packaged Microgreens Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaged-microgreens.md)