Food supply localization has been extensively studied and advocated in North America and
Europe, focusing on its oppositional stance to food system globalization, long food supply …

Responding to growing calls for research that engages with the complexity of food system
transformation, in this paper we focus on place as an “active meso-level mediator” between …

Purpose–Investigating the drivers of consumers' behaviour towards purchasing in short food
supply chains (SFSCs) and clarifying their relationships, the purpose of this paper is to test …

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 …

In this paper we examine the dynamic nature of local food governance by considering the
potential for (and barriers to) developing a more robust approach that can enhance the socio …

Fresh fruits and vegetables are a cornerstone of a balanced diet; their consumption has
health, environmental, ethical, and economic implications. This pilot study aimed to:(i) …

Purpose This paper aims to get a better insight into the Cretan consumers' behaviour
towards alternative distribution channels (ADCs) of fresh fruits and vegetables. The main …

Abstract Ideas of “local” and “place” appear frequently in current discussions and debates
about food and agriculture, but they are kindred, not completely equivalent ideas. This paper …

Shortening food supply chains attracts increasing support from policymakers, to improve
returns to farmers and stimulate rural development. However, there is a lack of empirical …

Drawing on research exploring food system change in a region in the North of England
during the Covid-19 health pandemic, in this paper we explore how a “managerial” …