In former days, people used to consume local products seasonally. However, currently they tend to purchase various types of food globally. This essay will argue that the merits of this trend outbalance its attendant drawbacks.
To begin with, having access to a wide range of food around the world can offer a myriad of benefits, namely diversity and year-round availability. In many countries and regions where the climate and soil may be unsuitable for certain types of plants to thrive, importing them will allow customers to enjoy numerous kinds of vegetables and fruits. Not only can people meet their dietary needs but also are likely to be exposed to the diversity of products, promoting flavor variety. For example, tropical countries may have unsuitable climate to grow temperate climate’s fruits, thus importing those kinds of fruit will allow people living in tropical countries to try these fruits without having to travel far. Additionally, due to seasonal characteristic of several local foods, leading to its unavailability in some periods, purchasing foods from other places can address the issue.
On the other hand, over-dependence and priority over foreign food are likely to trigger financial influence on local farmers. If the consumption of local products declines, the farmers will be unable to sell the foods that they have harvested. As a result, they will have to sell them at such a low price, resulting in financial impact.
In conclusion, purchasing foods from all over the globe can seamlessly offer many merits, including varied nutrition, diversity and year-round availability. The advantages of this trend completely the disadvantages.