Exotic but European superfoods: From Dutch vanilla to French chia seeds

By Niamh Michail

15-Jun-2018 - Last updated on 15-Jun-2018 at 14:38 GMT

Instead of shipping ingredients across the world, would it be more sustainable to grow them in Europe? From Dutch vanilla to French chia or Italian goji berries, FoodNavigator takes a look at some companies doing just that.

Making superfoods more sustainable?

And wine not? Italian vineyard grows gojis

Vanilla goes Dutch

Chia chic

French quinoa

Avocados from Andalusia, Mangoes from Malaga

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