Asda promotion good news for local growers
United Kingdom
Tuesday 28 October 2003
A campaign by supermarket chain Asda to promote local produce has seen sales in locally grown potatoes increase by 40%.
The campaign is part of an initiative by Asda (part of the Wal Mart group) to develop local sourcing.
Locally grown produce is clearly labelled with a Welsh flag and is actively promoted in stores.
Similar campaigns have been successful in other parts of the country.