It has become a trend that most of the consumers from universities and schools, urban areas and even rural centers have limited idea on the production process of foods being served on their tables at home, food canteens, restaurants and food chains. Thanks to instant foods and fast food restaurants, without having the chance to see how food is actually prepared, consumers can now enjoy unlimited choices of unhealthy foods to which food related diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cancer are attributed to by medical experts. It is not therefore something to be wondered why eating healthy foods and appreciating the role of the food producers is of less importance among the consumers today.
As a contribution to sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty campaign, the Alyansa ng Kabataang Mindanao para sa Kapayapaan (AKMK) opens AlterSpace- an online shop in Facebook that sells organic and ecologically produced products.
AlterSpace (Alternative Space), as a social enterprise, connects producers and consumers of organic and ecologically produced products through online platform. As opposed to the prevailing set-up of the market today where buyers are just end users and are blinded of the vital information of their food choice, Alternative Space aims to increase awareness of the consumers as to who produced and where the product is produced. If lucky enough, the buyers might have the chance meet the producers in person.
For now, it can only cater to customers in Iligan City through delivery or pick-up. For delivery, trucking fee will be charged. If it is difficult for pick-up and delivery, customers can also opt for meet-up around Iligan City.
Visit in Facebook: AlterSpace
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*This article was originally posted at AKMK Forum:
http://akmkforum.weebly.com/youth-led-online-organic-shop-now-open.html
