GULP - but is there any mileage in 'food miles'?

On Wednesday, The St Ivean posted (see below) news of a new farmers' market in St Ives with the organisers claiming that it "will reduce the environmental impact of 'food miles'".

An alternative view on the concept of food miles appears in the online journal spiked.

At last, people are questioning the eco-parochialism of the local-food lobby. But what we need now is a loud defence of modernised food production... more>

The St Ives market will be open between 9.30am and 3pm every Thursday from April 3. Admission is free. For further information, please contact Tim Andrewes on 01736 795387