Locality of food is most important.
Local food means fresher, greater nutritional value, shorter transportation distance, seasonal, and a stronger local economy.
Our Sourcing Policies:
Organic practices that support healthy soils and ecosystems outweigh organic certification labels.
Nutrient-dense, whole foods that aren’t locally available are purchased as close to home as possible.
The local distributors we use are mindful in their purchasing, and they source from small-scale farmers and producers that follow organic philosophies, and socially responsible practices.
We do not use any additives for our water misters or on any of our produce, only water.
Ingredients we do not allow in the products for sale at Locavore include:
No High Fructose Corn Syrup
No Trans Fats
(Hydrogenated/Partially Hydrogenated Lipids)
No Artificial Dyes
No Chemical Compounds Including:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
- Ethylene-Diamino-Tetra-Acetate (EDTA)
- Tetrasodium (EDTA)
- Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP)
No Peel Sprays or Additives:
- Apeel
- Organipeel
- Edipeel
We Start With Local
Central Oregon
(Local)
Products that are grown, raised, or sourced from within Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County. We use orange tags in the marketplace to highlight what is local for our customers.
Regional
Sourcing
Products that are grown, raised, or sourced from within 150 miles of Downtown Bend. This includes much of the Willamette Valley, Portland area, and Klamath Basin area.
Northwest
Regional
Products that are grown, raised, or sourced from within 375 miles of Downtown Bend. This includes much of Idaho, Northern California, and Washington.
Closest
Sustainable Source
Every attempt to secure organic, biodynamic, fair-trade, and sustainable is made, finding the closest sustainable source.
Our Marketplace Tags
Local Marketplace Tag
Central Oregon Local
