Sask.-made food app focuses on fair trade products

Local businesses are jumping on board with a new healthy food choices app.

The launch for the Saskatchewan-made EthicalEats.ca, Food-Finder App was on Oct. 16.

There are currently around 60 businesses that are a part of the app, according to Robbi Humble, communications officer with the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC).

Humble said she hopes more businesses in the north, including Prince Albert, will join the app just like Bakeology and the Etomami Community Organic (ECO) Farm.

Those businesses turned down an interview with paNOW. However, one manager was willing to talk about the benefits of having their business on the app.

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Chad Mogg, manager of Dr. Java’s Coffee said they are considering the app to help people make the move to more ethical food choices.

“We’re always trying to bring in more fair trade food,” said Mogg.

Mogg feels the app is a great way for new customers or regulars to see what healthy options they have available.

Humble, said the app hasn’t been out long, but already they have received a lot of positive feedback from the public.

“People are looking for an easier way to connect to these products that they’re looking for,” said Humble. “We know that in Saskatchewan we’ve got a bit of a smaller population, so it can seem like finding better options are a little bit more limited.”

Humble wants everyone to think about the price you are willing to pay for the convenience of food.

 “We have to start looking at better alternatives to grow and consume the food that people need that’s culturally appropriate, that’s nutritious,” said Humble.

Everyone can access the app on their IPhone, IPad, and Android or by visiting EthicalEats.ca.

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