The recent controversy about Alberta-sourced beef at Earls Restaurants spurred a lot of conversations about where our food comes from.
People were worked up over steak, but have you given much thought to the milk you’re buying?
Mike Southwood, general manager at Alberta Milk, said the product is probably one of the most localized foods anyone consumes.
“Fluid milk is a product that is bulky to ship,” he said. “It’s not something you’re going to move long distances – it has a very short shelf life.”
To read the rest of the story, please go to: Metro
