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Boston’s City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that requires the City to align their food purchases with the Good Food Purchasing Program’s standards. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP STAFF

City adopts ethical food purchasing standards

Joel Lau March 25, 2019
The Boston City Council approved an ordinance to adopt Good Food Purchasing Program standards in the city. The ordinance requires the City’s food spending, such as within Boston Public Schools, to promote locally sourced suppliers, better nutrition, fair labor policy, ethical treatment of animals and environmental protection.
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