Feb. 23, 2009 - Loews Hotels & Resorts has launched a companywide purchasing initiative to support local farmers, fishermen, and small-scale food suppliers.

Under the new "Adopt-A-Farmer" program, each of Loews' 17 hotels in the U.S. and Canada will work with area producers to develop "seasonally inspired, regionally responsible" menus at all of the company's dining facilities.

Loews says it is the first in the hospitality industry to adopt such a policy across its entire property portfolio.