The vast majority of consumers say they purchase locally grown products at least occasionally (90%). Consumers exhibit a level of inherent trust in the quality they associate with local products. Source: FMI U.S. GroceryShopper Trends 2014,n=2116.
barrier barÂ·riÂ·er (bÄr'Ä-Ér) n. A structure, such as a fence, built to bar passage. A boundary or limit. An obstacle or impediment. Something that separates or holds apart. Something immaterial that obstructs or impedes behavior. A physical or biological factor that limits the migration, interbreeding, or free movement of individuals or populations.
Barrier resins block the passage of several important substances, including oxygen, moisture, odors, flavors, and others. Different experts and observers use different terms to describe the use and function of plastics in barrier packaging, and most of these terms are somewhat arbitrary. They can also be confusing.