The Food System Grand Challenge: A Climate Smart and Sustainable Food System for a Healthy Europe

Bernardi, Paola De; Azucar, Danny

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-33502-1_1

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“…Second, national policies aim to increase consumer awareness about biodiversity and provide correct information about sustainable food, which can help consumers to make better-informed decisions [52]. Third, measures of environmental protection (e.g., reducing overexploitation and food waste, using renewable energy) ensure food sustainability, as also indicated in previous studies [9].…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Our research objectives are in line with the holistic SFS approach proposed by [ 9 , 14 ], which suggests considering the interconnections between food system members and SFS components, as well as the whole system. For this reason, unlike previous studies [ 6 , 10 , 12 , 13 ], this research investigates both national policy documents and stakeholder perspectives on SFSs in a multi-country comparison.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…In addition, several studies highlight the importance of increasing collaboration between different stakeholders at all levels of the food system [ 7 , 9 , 12 ]. Moschitz’s study [ 7 ] proposes stronger involvement of the civil society to achieve a coherent sustainable food policy.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, several studies call for vertical and horizontal policy integration, improving coordination between the involved actors and increasing feedback loops within the multi-level governance [ 7 , 8 ]. It is also necessary to understand different issues related to building a holistic food system (e.g., introducing sustainable food standards and metrics), while at the same time taking into consideration regional differences [ 9 , 10 ]. Therefore, further investigation is required concerning the contribution of the different stakeholders involved in sustainable food systems (SFSs).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Developing Sustainable Food Systems in Europe: National Policies and Stakeholder Perspectives in a Four-Country Analysis

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Diaconeasa

María

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To address climate change, health, and food-related challenges at the international and regional level, policy makers and researchers are starting to acknowledge the importance of building and developing sustainable food systems (SFSs). This study aims to discuss the drivers of, barriers to, and policy recommendations for developing sustainable food systems in four European countries (Germany, Italy, Norway, and Romania). We used critical frame analysis to investigate national policy documents on sustainable food systems and conducted in-depth interviews with various national stakeholders representing policy makers, agrifood businesses, and civil society. The novelty of this research lies in comparing national policy approaches and stakeholders’ opinions on SFS development in a multi-country analysis. These European countries have different conditions in terms of geography, socioeconomic situation, environmental performance, and sustainability orientation. Several cross-cultural differences and gaps in the existing national policies for sustainable food systems were identified, and solutions that help overcome these issues have been suggested. The first step in developing SFS should focus on interdisciplinary and trans-sectorial policy integration combined with increasing stakeholder collaboration across all sectors of the economy. We also recommend more active involvement of consumers in the food system, developing information-sharing networks, and increasing collaborations within the food supply chains.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 83%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…As food production is one of the major contributors to climate change, biodiversity loss, freshwater use and land system change, attempts to transform it in a sustainable way are emerging worldwide [19]. More research is being focused on the development of healthy, high-quality and safe foods suitable for consumer needs and more environmentally friendly processes [20].…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring Factors Affecting Sustainable Innovation Performance of Food Firms. A Case of Korean Food Industry

Jeong

Shin

2020

Sustainability

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This study examines the influence of government support, research and development (R&D) investment and cooperation networks on sustainable innovation performance of the medium-sized food firms in South Korea. Climate change, population growth, lifestyle change and consumer demands for new products allow firms to explore innovation for sustainable growth. In the food industry, where various stakeholders are involved in the value chain, government support, R&D investment and cooperation are affecting firms’ sustainable performance. However, there are few empirical studies that examine the relationship among them, especially regarding medium-sized food firms. This study aimed to analyze data regarding Korean food firms through a structural equation model. To overcome data scarcity, this study collected new data for 67 medium-sized food firms. The data is matched with the firms’ 10-year data on management, innovation performance, and cooperation networks. This study can contribute to filling the literature gap by exploring what innovation strategies should be used to improve food SMEs’ innovation performance in the latecomer countries, which have developed their food industries relatively recently.

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Citizen-Driven Food System Approaches in Cities

Booth

Pollard

Pulker

2021

Environment and Climate-Smart Food Production

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The Food System Grand Challenge: A Climate Smart and Sustainable Food System for a Healthy Europe

Cited by 7 publications

References 45 publications

Developing Sustainable Food Systems in Europe: National Policies and Stakeholder Perspectives in a Four-Country Analysis

Developing Sustainable Food Systems in Europe: National Policies and Stakeholder Perspectives in a Four-Country Analysis

Exploring Factors Affecting Sustainable Innovation Performance of Food Firms. A Case of Korean Food Industry

Citizen-Driven Food System Approaches in Cities

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