Essays about: "overcome food barriers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words overcome food barriers.

  1. 1. Cultivating Resilient Local Food Systems: Identifying opportunities and strategies for sustainable public procurement

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Madison Sherwood-Walter; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Local Food Systems; Public Procurement; Innovation; Agricultural Policy; Rural Development;

    Abstract : The industrialization of the global food system has drastically altered agricultural practices, transitioning from small-scale, subsistence farming to large-scale, transnational supply chains dominated by agribusinesses. While this shift has increased productivity, it has led to environmental degradation, economic inequity, and loss of traditional agricultural knowledge. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Stories of Swedish Edible Insects Entrepreneurs : Activities, Business Models, and TIS Evolution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Chattraporn Chatthong; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial activity; sustainable business model; technological innovation system TIS ; insect entrepreneur; alternative protein; sustainable food;

    Abstract : Sustainability transition has gained more interest in academic research. However, it has rarely been studied specifically from a firm-level perspective. Therefore, this study aims to understand and learn from the firm-level perspective to contribute to firm- and system-level understanding. READ MORE

  4. 3. The impact of green taxes on waste reduction – A case study of the impact of two Spanish taxes to support the transition to a Circular Economy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lucía Cañas Rivera; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Green Taxes; Landfill; LRSC; Plastic; SMEs; Waste;

    Abstract : The current global waste problem presents significant challenges worldwide, and Spain is no different. Factors such as rapid urbanization, population growth, intensive agriculture, linear production models, and changing consumption patterns contribute to the upward trend in waste generation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Drivers and Barriers for Biochar Deployment in Swedish Agriculture : a Multi-Level Perspective on Sustainability Transitions

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Danielle Jansen; [2023]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Socio-technical transitions; Multi-level perspective;

    Abstract : There are several sustainability challenges (e.g., environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity) that agro-food systems face. Simultaneously, agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Företagsetablering i produktion av insektsbaserat protein : en fallstudie på två företag i olika steg av etableringsfasen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Anna Lindström; Amelie Ramsten; [2022]
    Keywords : företagsetablering; insekter; legitimitet; inträdesbarriärer; konkurrens; resurser;

    Abstract : År 2020 godkändes utvalda insekter som livsmedel av EU-kommissionen i ett tillägg till EU-förordningen Novel Food No. 2015/2283. Att äta insekter eller använda dem i djurfoder är både bra ur näringssynpunkt och för miljön men det finns idag endast ett fåtal aktörer på marknaden i Sverige. READ MORE