Recruitment where individuals can order food directly from suppliers has become increasingly popular. Since the first Reko ring in Värmland started two and a half years ago, the form of trade has grown steadily and there are now nine Reko rings in the county. Corona pandemic appears to have increased interest in locally produced food.

- Today we had around 400 orders. Interest has increased, many said they were here for the first time. I think we depend on locally produced food if we are to survive in the long term, it is noticeable how vulnerable it is, ”says Lena Calais, project manager at NIFA.

Corona Policy

With 23 suppliers and many customers, the association had to introduce measures so that it would not be too crowded at the parlor.

- I had to stand as a doorman and let in three people at a time and shout that one would think about keeping a distance, says Lena Calais.