Some people think that shops should sell the food products from local area, rather than selling products imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree.

Some people think that shops should sell the food products from local area, rather than selling products imported from other countries.

Do you agree or disagree.

 

IELTS ESSAY ON FOOD 

With the global markets opening up, consumers have now access to goods, especially food from across the world. A school of thought is seen fierce lobbying for businesses prioritizing local produce. This may seem to be justified to some, there are however, voices of dissent from other quarters.

Laying emphasis on food sourced locally, is closely connected with the narrative of supporting and promoting local economy. This has, more or less, turned out to be an emotional issue with the groups that connect it with patriotism. As per them, most of the times, the food brought from other parts of the world mean undermining local farmers and manufacturers who, at times, are unable to compete with the charisma of imported goods. This does not only put local producers at disadvantage but also means money flowing out.

Furthermore, as more strongly asserted by some, local produce is virtually unmatched in quality and appropriateness. Admittedly, imports usually take a long time to complete, as a result exporting entities in other countries resort to using preservatives. This can affect the taste, as well as the quality of the eatables.

However,  many suggest a more liberal approach towards this, harboring a hostile and protectionist attitude and that also in times of globalization will prove to be disadvantageous for the country as  a whole, as it might fetch  similar responses from affected exporting countries. Besides this, it is not prudent to deprive the consumers of variety that can be laid at their disposal by making foreign food goods available.

To conclude, I cannot subscribe to this idea completely. There should be a balance maintained between local and foreign food items, instead of prioritizing either of the commodities. Such an arrangement would prove to be beneficial in the long run.