The statistic depicts the results of an online survey conducted among 1,910 internet users in the United States in November 2013. The survey respondents, who were 18 years and older and buy local food and/or drinks, were polled about their reasons for buying local food and drink items. Some 65 percent of respondents cited freshness as their reason for buying local, while 63 percent liked the fact that it supports the local economy.
Five most common reasons for buying local food and drink items in the United States as of November 2013*
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Five most common reasons for buying local food and drink items in the United States as of November 2013*
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