Product of Origin, Lack of

The problem with shopping at a local grocer, butcher or fishmonger, it is hard to know wht product of origin.  Some places like to advertise the providence of their product, some do not.  I had to keep asking for the product of origin, the shopkeepers think I am snobbish, and I get disappointed.  It is so much easier if it is printed on the product and you can read without having to ask.