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I am from Australia and sometimes I see oranges from Australia for sale in the supermarkets here. I used to buy these oranges thinking that I was doing the right thing to support the agricultural market from 'home'. But the taste of these oranges was just so average, and so bland (despite their lovely appearance) that I now only buy organic organges - the cost is more, but the taste is so superior, and I'm feeling better not supporting an industry that ships oranges from the other side of the world!
I have also lived in the Middle East, in Qatar, and you really have no choice there but to buy produce that have been shipped in. The climate of the Middle East is so hot, so harsh, and the 'soil' is really just sand, that you really have to buy from all over the world. The local dates though are fantastic.
Katrina, Lake Oswego

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