Growing Places Enterprise Makes It Easy to Eat Local and Organic
Social Business Editor — May 27, 2014 — Social Good
References: growingplacessuffolk
Growing Places Enterprise makes it significantly easier to eat locally, organically and sustainable by offering a delivery service in Ipswich, United Kingdom. That is an important part to making widespread change to a good industry that tends to prefer fast and cheaply produced food products that only harm the environment and our bodies.
A self-identified social enterprise, Growing Places offers job-training and employment for individuals who are underprivileged and have difficulty entering and staying in a long-term position. " We create local employment and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the local community through ethical business and trading," they write on their website. The organization also donates its surplus foods to non-profit organizations in the area.
Contact Information
Growing Places Enterprise website
Growing Places Enterprise on Facebook
A self-identified social enterprise, Growing Places offers job-training and employment for individuals who are underprivileged and have difficulty entering and staying in a long-term position. " We create local employment and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the local community through ethical business and trading," they write on their website. The organization also donates its surplus foods to non-profit organizations in the area.
Contact Information
Growing Places Enterprise website
Growing Places Enterprise on Facebook
Trend Themes
1. Local Food Delivery Services - The trend of local food delivery services provides an opportunity for businesses to offer convenient access to locally sourced and sustainable food options.
2. Social Enterprise - The rise of social enterprise presents an opportunity for businesses to create positive social and environmental impact while generating profits.
3. Food Waste Reduction - The trend of reducing food waste opens up opportunities for innovative businesses to address sustainability and social challenges by repurposing surplus food.
Industry Implications
1. Food Delivery - The food delivery industry can capitalize on the growing demand for local and organic food by establishing partnerships with local farmers and suppliers.
2. Job Training and Employment - Industries focused on job training and employment can explore partnerships with social enterprises like Growing Places Enterprise to create meaningful employment opportunities for underprivileged individuals.
3. Non-profit Organizations - Non-profit organizations can collaborate with businesses like Growing Places Enterprise to address food insecurity by receiving surplus food donations and distributing them to those in need.
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