I think there is a dynamic happening out there in which consumers are really driving “local”.
For example, a restaurant association of 500 chefs revealed that sourcing locally was the number one trend this year. Retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants are responding to this in a major way. I know of a number of major grocery chains that are developing local sourcing policies right now to respond to that trend.
Is the market working the way it should? Is it perfect? Perhaps not.
Are they trying to be responsive? I think the indication is that it looks as though it's starting to change.