Friday, April 10, 2009

37 Weeks Sharp Twinged

Fruits and vegetables are not what they used to be!?

Fruits and vegetables are essential in a healthy and balanced diet. But we also need to be aware of what kind of fruit and vegetables we eat every day. In fact, the intake of vitamins and minerals contained in these foods are now lower than it once was. Head of the growing system and, especially, distribution of fresh foods. First, the intensive exploitation of the land ended up impoverishing then absorbed nutrients from these foods. Then there are the times of the supply chain: from the point of harvest to point of consumption are very time consuming. Fruits and vegetables are transported by truck or rail to the warehouses of the general markets, often at temperatures not controlled situations that may create a loss of vitamins are present in the products. Then distributed to food retailers may be exposed to the sun and not entirely sold on the same day.
For all these reasons the Cooperative was founded "The Bridge" in Padua, which decided to make a difference by offering individuals, families and groups of packages of food and agricultural products (dry / fruit and vegetables) with these features :
the high quality of products (GMO-free, from companies that pursue the goal of zero chemical compound and expression of environmentally sustainable supply chains)
the environment (by encouraging the production of low environmental impact, the short cycle , products season, reducing the volume of packaging and optimizing transportation)
the promotion of a different style of consumption and can
Acting on these items, the Cooperative "The Bridge" is able to charge lower prices to consumers by about 20-30% than those proposed by the operators of reference (see Retail)
The Cooperative "The Bridge" is sponsored by the Consortium Co.Se.PA (Consortium services for agriculture) and non-profit organization Legambiente in line with its commitment to environmental and social as part of its campaign for Italian agriculture Legambiente Quality (Laiq). The Cooperative
"The Bridge" was therefore the objective of promoting economic initiatives among citizens sustainable social and environmental point of view, thus giving new impetus to cooperation, mutuality, solidarity and ecological practices. He also wants to create a network within which members can find answers to a wide range of needs, especially since the daily needs and essentials, such as grocery shopping and then get to other more specific needs.
For further information contact David by email Zanetti ( davidezpd@tiscali.it ) or by phone (3299193110).

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