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.
