For
It supports local farmers and fresher meals.
Against
Cities need large-scale supply, not small farms.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“They brought product lists from 30+ farms, we placed the order, and then they would deliver everything on one truck.”
“It was less than ordering from the large distributors, supported small local farms, and was easy.”
“It was a lot of labor costs and a large percentage of dry goods and out-of-season produce still had to come off a big-box truck.”
“To serve a salad made entirely from local ingredients, they’d have to charge $20–$25 just to stay afloat.”