Six Reasons to Source Domestic Ingredients
Why is it important to buy ingredients made in the USA? Here are the top 6 reasons…
1. Purity
The US has some of the strictest testing and regulatory requirements in the world, whereas some countries have been known to falsify or exaggerate reports.
2. Traceability
A shorter supply chain with fewer steps makes ingredients easier to track and trace.
3. Price
Did you know the U.S. imported $4.6 billion worth of agricultural goods from China? However, labor costs have risen over 65% in the last five years in major Chinese cities, raising ingredient prices proportionately. In addition, fluctuations in currencies and import tariffs make pricing unpredictable.
4. Sustainability
Naturally, shorter transportation routes translate into fewer emissions. Also, many ingredient/spice producers in less developed countries place price and quantity over environmental responsibility.
5. Availability
Buying domestically reduces one's dependence on the international political and social climate, port congestion, and customs delays.
6. Consumer trust and national pride
Many consumers prefer to buy locally or see that "made/grown in the US" label when given a choice. High-quality powders made by the RENU™ Drying & Milling System from locally grown fruits and vegetables give ingredient distributors purer, more eco-friendly ingredients that buyers and consumers are hungry for!