Strengthening City Region Food Systems: Synergies Between Multifunctional Peri-Urban Agriculture and Short Food Supply Chains: A Local Case Study in Berlin, Germany

2016 ◽  
pp. 263-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Walthall
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
City Region ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Local Case ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains

scholarly journals Peri-Urban Organic Agriculture and Short Food Supply Chains as Drivers for Strengthening City/Region Food Systems—Two Case Studies in Andalucía, Spain

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Yacamán Ochoa ◽  
Alberto Matarán Ruiz ◽  
Rafael Mata Olmo ◽  
Álvaro Macías Figueroa ◽  
Adolfo Torres Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
City Region ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains

Discussions on food security in the Global North have raised questions about the capacity of peri-urban organic agriculture to provide sufficient healthy food for the urban market. Dealing with food security requires more attention to how to protect peri-urban organic farming systems from urban pressures while strengthening the sustainability of local food systems. Given that short food supply chains (SFSCs) have been proven to be effective at reconnecting people with food production, this study focuses on identifying the barriers that hinder their development and the opportunities derived from the comparative advantage provided by their urban proximity. This study is based on documentary and empirical research addressing food supply chain characteristics in the organic sector. This study is focused on Mediterranean peri-urban agriculture, where, historically, there have been close relationships between the city and the countryside. These relationships are based on the fact that many cities are traditionally located next to areas of high agricultural activity, where a wide variety of vegetables is produced almost continuously due to the relatively mild winter climate. This study deals with two medium-sized metropolitan areas in Andalucía in the south of the Iberian Peninsula—the coastal city of Málaga, which is of a tourist-residential nature, and the inland urban agglomeration of Granada. Our research shows, when compared with other studies, that the local organic food sector seems to have great potential to find innovative solutions based on a collective approach, local embeddedness, and collective knowledge and by prioritizing horizontal and sustainable processes at the local/regional scale.

scholarly journals Producers’ and Consumers’ Perception of the Sustainability of Short Food Supply Chains: The Case of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mancini ◽  
Davide Menozzi ◽  
Michele Donati ◽  
Beatrice Biasini ◽  
Mario Veneziani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains ◽  
Parmigiano Reggiano

Recent literature has highlighted the importance of testing the sustainability performances of supply chains. Nevertheless, this field of research is still in its early stages, in particular with reference to short food supply chains (SFSCs). This research analyzed producers’ and consumers’ perception of the economic, social and environmental sustainability of two SFSCs of a specific quality of cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano PDO) placed in two different contexts: the first is a rural area in the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park mountains and the second is a peri-urban area in Parma surroundings, both in Italy. The case study also analyzed the carbon emissions of shopping for Parmigiano Reggiano at dairy shops. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies were employed to achieve the aims of the present study. For producers in both areas, the SFSC is a successful strategy to sell a part of their output in their own outlets, gain reputation, reduce costs and at the same time increase their levels of self-esteem. Product quality is the biggest factor attracting consumers to the outlet; moreover, it is associated with trust in the producers and the idea of combining “leisure with pleasure”. However, the environmental impact of the consumers’ purchase activities is a drawback.

scholarly journals Resilience and Digitalization in Short Food Supply Chains: A Case Study Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 5913
Author(s):  
Rosario Michel-Villarreal ◽  
Eliseo Luis Vilalta-Perdomo ◽  
Maurizio Canavari ◽  
Martin Hingley
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains ◽  
Resilience Capabilities

The interest in short food supply chains (SFSCs) has grown significantly in the last decade, notably in respect of their potential role to achieve more sustainable food chains. However, a major barrier to achieving sustainable supply chains is the uncertainty associated with supply chain activities. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the different resilience capabilities that SFSCs possess and the potential role of digital technologies as enablers of SFSCs’ resilience. Using a case study research approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted in two SFSCs in Mexico. Collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings suggest that SFSCs possess the supply chain resilience (SC resilience) capabilities investigated here, namely flexibility, redundancy, collaboration, visibility and agility. A key finding is the importance of low-cost digital technologies (including freeware and social media) that can support flexibility, collaboration, visibility and agility. These findings raise important implications for SFSCs actors exploring opportunities to improve their collective resilience. This study expands the current literature by proposing a conceptual framework that summarizes a wide variety of strategies that support SC resilience capabilities in the context of SFSCs.

scholarly journals Survival strategies of producers involved in short food supply chains following the outbreak of COVID‐19 pandemic: A Hungarian case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zsófia Benedek ◽  
Lajos Baráth ◽  
Imre Fertő ◽  
Elvia Merino‐Gaibor ◽  
Adrienn Molnár ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Survival Strategies ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Hungarian Case ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains

scholarly journals Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) as Local and Sustainable Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Jarzębowski ◽  
Michael Bourlakis ◽  
Agnieszka Bezat-Jarzębowska
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Sustainable Food Systems ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Sustainable Systems ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Barriers To Growth ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains

We distinguish different types of Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC); nevertheless, their common main characteristic relate to reduced numbers of intermediaries between farmers/food producers and consumers. The aim of the paper is to present the SFSCs as local and sustainable food systems with their possible development. The SFSC idea follows the concept of sustainability, which is based on three pillars: environmental, social, and economic. In the paper, the authors also highlight other barriers to growth, and challenges faced by local food systems.

scholarly journals Mandatory food information in case of short food supply chains and local food systems in EU and US legislation: a comparative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 217-236
Author(s):  
Anna Kapała ◽  
Pamela Lattanzi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Local Food Systems ◽  
Member States ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Sales Channels ◽  
The Us ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains

The study aims to identify what food information is required for the sale of food by farmers in short food supply chains (SFSCs) in EU law in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 and legislation of selected Member States (Poland, Italy and France), which are allowed to adopt national measures in some issues. A comparison with US law serves as a benchmark for drawing conclusions, in particular, whether the requirements are appropriate and proportionate for SFSCs. The Regulation takes into account these alternative sales channels, as Art. 44 only requires information on allergens when offering unpackaged food for sale to final consumers or mass caterers, or when foodstuffs are packaged in the sales room at the consumer's request or packaged for direct sale. However, Member States have adopted national measures imposing an obligation to provide, in writing, more information on food in the direct sale, such as the ingredients list, but not the nutrition declaration. The US legislature is more restrictive, as it requires not only ingredient lists but also nutritional information for nearly all packaged and unpackaged food products, except for agricultural raw materials. The multitude of obligations imposed at various legislative levels is undoubtedly a challenge for farmers involved in SFSC, who are not prepared on a par with professional food companies to implement them.

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