As globalisation has changed international trade considerably, it is now feasible for consumers to purchase food produced in different countries. I wholeheartedly believe that this development has positive implications, since it creates competition between domestic and foreign food producers. Also, more options can be available for a consumer.
One of the notable advantages of this development is the healthy competition it can foster. With plenty of competitors in the market, producers constantly strive to stand out and try to underline the nutritional and health-related benefits of their products. An Armenian milk producing company called ‘Yeremyan group’ exemplifies this. What makes this company unique is their serious approach to production. They own large farms across the country where cows are born and raised in the farm and are fed with ecologically clean food. Despite the fierce competition in the market, customers often opt for their products due to the trust towards the company’s food quality.
Another significant benefit is the wide range of products individuals can encounter in a supermarket. In the contemporary world, large international supermarket chains often have and sell products from many countries in the world including Asian, African and European. Having more options, individuals can find the most appropriate product for themselves. For instance, many consumers are ready to allocate money for organic food such as tomatoes or cucumbers because of the health benefits it carries.
Taking everything into consideration, I genuinely believe that stocking products from foreign countries can help to foster healthy competition among food companies and as they will potentially produce high-quality food to keep up with others. In addition, the consumers can be introduced to a range of products and, hence, choose food which they find most healthy or tasty.