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

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