Transparency is no longer just a plus – it’s an expectation. But after labelling scandals, supermarket shoppers are sceptical of brands' claims. Tech startup Provenance uses Blockchain technology to increase transparency about how and where foods are sourced from.

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Demands to understand the food supply chain means Aussies increasingly want to know where their food is sourced. Government regulations are coming into force to cater to this growing desire, giving Australians greater transparency as to where their food comes from.

As tastes become more international and health becomes a top concern, more Americans are looking beyond supermarkets to find new flavours that surprise and delight. Canvas8 spoke to 20 people from across the US to understand what occasions lead them to visit specialty food stores.