More organic local produce at municipal markets, with ‘Comerç verd’
The programme will recognise and identify food stalls offering organic local produce from small-scale producers and locally sourced fish.
11/06/2021 - 15:10 h
- Commerce and markets
Ajuntament de Barcelona
The goals of the ‘Comerç verd’ programme are to prioritise organic local produce at markets, position establishments according to the quality of their produce, reduce the carbon footprint, fight the climate emergency and boost local sustainable agriculture and livestock farming.
Requisites for green commercial establishments
- To offer a minimum percentage of local organic produce, direct from farmers or from the fish auction.
- To be recognised as a ‘Comerç Verd’.
- To include posters and tags which identify them as stalls offering healthy and sustainable food.
The ‘Comerç verd’ project is part of the Barcelona World Sustainable Food Capital 2021, which is designed to foster healthier, more sustainable local food and improve the health of people and the planet.
