# Seasonal Produce Apps The 'Seasonal Food Guide' Shows Local In-Season Produce By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-food-guide References: [skillet.lifehacker](http://skillet.lifehacker.com/this-app-will-tell-you-what-produce-is-in-season-near-y-1798366326) & [seasonalfoodguide.org](https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/) 'Seasonal Food Guide' is a new app and online resource that helps consumers to suss out the freshest local produce wherever they are. The simple and intuitive app searches for in-season produce based on the specified region, making it easier for consumers to [eat healthy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthier-food-choice) while doing their part for the environment. In recent years, environmental groups have stressed the importance of eating locally. Not only does it support nearby farmers, but the reduced transportation distance saves emissions and limits ones carbon footprint. All this sounds great in theory, but it's impossible to eat locally if one doesn't know what's grown locally throughout the year. The Seasonal Food Guide app and website solve this problem. After choosing one's home state, users can search for in-season produce either by time of year or by type of produce. The platform also includes a 'Learn & Cook' feature to help with [recipe ideas and preparation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatscook-meal-planner). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Local Food:** The 'Seasonal Food Guide' app demonstrates the trend of consumers seeking out locally grown produce. - **Sustainable Eating:** The app's emphasis on reducing emissions and carbon footprint aligns with the trend of consumers striving for more sustainable food choices. - **Personalized Nutrition:** The app's ability to search for in-season produce based on the user's specified region reflects the trend of consumers seeking personalized nutrition solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Tech:** The 'Seasonal Food Guide' app presents an opportunity for food tech companies to develop similar platforms that help consumers find locally grown produce. - **Agriculture:** The app highlights the importance of supporting nearby farmers, creating opportunities for the agriculture industry to promote locally grown produce. - **Sustainability:** The app's focus on reducing emissions and carbon footprint opens up opportunities for sustainability initiatives in various industries, including agriculture and food production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Minimizing Food Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-a-potato.md) - [Streamlined Meal Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodpot.md) - [Informational Gardener Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legume-app.md) - [Puerto Rican Food Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/produce-application.md) - [Food-Checking Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-your-food.md) - [Food Transparency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-transparency-app.md) - [Emerging Food Brand Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerging-food-brand.md) - [Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-european-produce.md) - [Vegan Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcheck.md)