RIVIERE-VERTE, N.B. - New Brunswick Liberal Leader Brian Gallant says his party would develop a local food and beverage strategy with input from the agriculture industry if elected in the Sept. 22 provincial election.
Gallant says helping local producers tap into new markets would support sustainable development, create jobs and strengthen the relationship between rural and urban areas.
Green Leader David Coon has also said the province needs to shift towards local food self-reliance.
Coon promised Thursday to introduce a labelling program that would allow consumers to easily identify food produced and processed in New Brunswick.
The Liberals would also provide local foods in schools to promote healthy eating habits and banning non-healthy food from school grounds.
