# Local Fresh Food Locator Local Harvest By Pearl | Published 2008-06-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-fresh-food-locator-local-harvest References: [hyperexperience](http://hyperexperience.com/?p=1130) & [localharvest.org](http://www.localharvest.org/) Locavores - people who prefer to eat [locally grown and produced food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-european-produce) now have a great web resource to help them find the nearest farms and [farmers' markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-gems) for fresh, tastier and more nutritious foods. Local Harvests has a map which shows the locations. They also offers an online service to order any food from a specific producer. Selecting local produce, whether organic or not, is an increasingly attractive alternative to industrial scale food processing and distribution systems for it offers the consumer a chance to choose how their food is produced and a say in the quality of the food they buy. Local food buys are fresher than anything you get at the [local supermarket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarket-italy) because it comes directly from the producer and hasn't been spending time in a distribution warehouse. Buying local produce can also reduce the amount of energy used simply to move food around the country. There is only one problem with this website - it only covers the US. Lucky them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rise in Locavore Movement:** Opportunity for businesses to create platforms that connect consumers with local food sources in other countries. - **Demand for Transparent Food Supply Chains:** Opportunity for companies to develop technologies that provide consumers with information about the source and quality of their food. - **Growth of Online Food Ordering:** Opportunity for businesses to create online platforms that allow consumers to order food directly from specific producers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Foodtech:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions that connect consumers with local food sources. - **Agriculture:** Opportunity for farmers and producers to tap into the locavore market by providing fresh and locally sourced food. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for online platforms to expand their services to include direct ordering of food from specific producers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Indoor Farm Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-farm-stand.md) - [Mobile Produce Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-on-the-go.md) - [Cruelty-Free Grocery Catalogues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-food-products.md) - [Expansive Local Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefarm-vertical-farm.md) - [Fresh Homegrown Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-cooking-oils.md) - [Local Business Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buylokals.md) - [Online Organic Groceries Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-organic-groceries-store.md) - [Food Preservation Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beko.md) - [Local Food Discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-gems.md)