Insight into the Metabolism of Urban Food System Flows for Sustainable Development: The Case of Cairo, Egypt

AbouZiyan, E; Hassan, Ghada Farouk; Khalifa, Marwa

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3162962

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“…There are numerous advantages to this, such as decreasing the environmental repercussions of food transportation, bolstering local economies, and offering tourists fresher and healthier food choices. The Egyptian government has recognized the potential of farm-to-fork (FTF) practices in promoting sustainable tourism and supporting local farmers [29]. As a result, several initiatives have been launched to promote the use of locally sourced food in the tourism industry.…”

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Farm-to-Fork and Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Perceived Economic Benefit as a Moderator and Environmental Sustainability as a Mediator

et al. 2023

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In recent years, there has been growing interest in promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing the environmental impact of the food system. One approach to achieving these goals is through farm-to-Fork (FTF) sourcing, which involves direct procurement of food products from local farms to restaurants table. This approach has been touted as a way to support sustainable agriculture and decrease the carbon footprint of the food supply chain. This study aims to explore the relationship between farm-to-fork sourcing, perceived economic benefit, and environmental sustainability. Specifically, the research examines the moderating effect of the perceived economic benefit as well as the mediating role of environmental sustainability in the relationship between farm-to-fork (FTF) sourcing and sustainable agriculture practices. To investigate these relationships, a web-based questionnaire was designed and collected from 298 farmers. The collected data were analyzed via PLS-SEM. The results of the study suggest that farm-to-fork sourcing has a positive impact on sustainable agriculture practices and both perceived economic benefit and environmental sustainability have a moderating and mediating role in these relationships. This finding is consistent with the idea that direct procurement of food from local farms can lead to economic benefits for both farmers and restaurants, while also reducing the carbon footprint of the food supply chain.

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Section: The Context Of Egyptmentioning

confidence: 99%