To try and buy as much British produce as possible?

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My friend thinks I’m batshit for trying to buy as much British produce as possible. I shop at the supermarket and will try and eat veggies grown here rather than say something out of season from abroad. Even if I wanted beans but I’ll opt for Broccoli instead if the beans are from Kenya and broccoli from the UK. This is because I believe in supporting British businesses. Also to do with the damaging effects it can have on the environment etc.

I’m usually willing to pay a bit more for British pork over dutch, or I try and never buy NZ lamb or Irish beef when we can grow them here.

I also rather buy a small brand that produces in Britain over say Tesco brand shortbread.

I do try and avoid produce from certain countries if possible, for their political reasons.

AIBU?

I do exactly the same OP. I try and buy from small, local businesses (rather than multinationals) or overseas. Not just for food but the same for clothing, jewellery etc.

Of course you're not being unreasonable - everyone should be doing it..

BUT it would be even better if you got a veg box from a local producer, bought meat, dairy, eggs etc from local farms, etc etc etc..

Everyone should be doing this for environmental reasons anyway

Well, obviously YANBU.

Food is generally better for being more local so it's a benefit to you. It's also better for the country to have a sustainable agricultural industry giving us food security in case of all kinds of emergencies. And it's better for our environment to have a sustainable agricultural industry keeping development to restricted areas, as well as minimising food miles. And of course it's better to buy animal products produced somewhere with strict regulation on their living conditions.

I get that not everyone can always afford to do this. But if you can, I can't think of any good reason why you wouldn't.

I do so, too, and if not UK, then EU. I grew up on a farm, and I was brought up with it. It means I tend to buy seasonally. Obviously I make exceptions for stuff like citrus.

I do this. If I can buy local I do that. It's getting harder as more independents with local suppliers go under.

Of course yanbu.
I do it mostly for environmental reasons - less carbon footprint for local/British food. No need to buy food imported by air from outside Europe.

On what grounds does your friend think you're batshit?!

I do this plus when I am making major household purchases. I bought new sofas last year. Made to order in Lancashire rather than shipped half way across Europe by dfs.