FINE Distributor Report
“Getting it There: The Role of New England Food Distributors in Providing Local Food to Institutions” presents in-depth findings and makes specific, data-based recommendations for food distributors (including food hubs) as well as government officials, funders and institutions. The report is based on an original survey answered by over 60 food distributors across New England in the spring of 2015.
“Getting it There: The Role of New England Food Distributors in Providing Local Food to Institutions” presents in-depth findings and makes specific, data-based recommendations for food distributors (including food hubs) as well as government officials, funders and institutions. The report is based on an original survey answered by over 60 food distributors across New England in the spring of 2015.
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When asked about levels of liability<br />
insurance, at least half of respondents<br />
required no more than $1 million for<br />
suppliers and producers of produce<br />
(57.9%), meat (53.8%), and grocery<br />
items (58.8%) (Figure 6).<br />
Figure 6: Required Level of Liability Insurance for Suppliers and Producers<br />
Working with Surveyed New England <strong>Distributor</strong>s Selling to Institutions, 2015<br />
None Covered by <strong>Distributor</strong> $1 Million Over $2 Million<br />
Photo courtesy of Red Tomato<br />
GETTING IT THERE: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF NEW ENGLAND FOOD DISTRIBUTORS IN PROVIDING LOCAL FOOD TO INSTITUTIONS PAGE 18
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