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1. 1. Regenerative agriculture : a contested open moment

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Rickard Hedling; [2022]
   Keywords : regenerative agriculture; alternative food networks; food sovereignty; political ecology; discourse food systems;

   Abstract : Agriculture is both heavily impacted by climate change and responsible for greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change. Transitioning towards more sustainable agricultural practices is therefore imperative and requires new ways of thinking about agricultural knowledge and technologies. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring the effects of green certification labeling in online grocery shopping platform in China

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Yifei Wang; [2022]
   Keywords : Online shopping experience; Food purchase; Shopping history; Organic food; datauppsättningar; neurala nätverk; blickdetektering; texttaggning;

   Abstract : The global pandemic has impacted daily life significantly, particularly in China. Fears of the virus, in addition to stay-at-home policies made more and more people choose to shop online instead of going to a brick-and-mortar store. READ MORE

4. 3. Blockchain and certification for more sustainable coffee Production : how can blockchain complement the sustainability certifications

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Christian Gashema; [2021]
   Keywords : Blockchain technology; coffee production chain; smart contracts; sustainability certification; traceability;

   Abstract : Blockchain technology is increasingly gaining momentum in the food supply chain, as a technology to shape trust by installing transparency and fairness through assured digital identity, digital traceability, and unchangeable records. The study aimed to evaluate the impacts of sustainability certifications in coffee production, with an objective to assess if blockchain technology, could complement the major applied sustainability certification schemes for more sustainable coffee production. READ MORE

5. 4. The creation of a democratic food certification : How the Slow Food Participatory Guarantee System attempts to defend local food systems and traditions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Greta Borrelli; [2021]
   Keywords : Participatory Guarantee System; Food certifications; Food standards; Organic movement; Organic certification; Slow Food; Presidia project; Biocultural heritage; Food heritage; Traditional food knowledge; Governmentality; Empowerment;

   Abstract : This thesis explores if and how an alternative certification system for agricultural products, the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), could support small-scale farmers to preserve and promote biocultural and food heritage, linked to the landscape they inhabit, their identity as farmers and traditional knowledge. The PGS has been identified by Slow Food as an efficient low-cost and local 'bottom-up' quality assurance system, in order to develop their Presidia project and to re-embed agricultural productions within their traditional socio-ecological contexts. READ MORE

6. 5. Improving working conditions at farm level : the role for food retailer Ahold Delhaize

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Jorieke Bergacker; [2021]
   Keywords : corporate social responsibility; food value chains; ethical sustainable sourcing; social sustainability; human rights; working conditions; multi-tier sustainable supply chain management; sub- supplier-buyer relations; certifications; social practice theory;

   Abstract : Food retailers are increasingly held responsible for the impact they have in and on societies. Unfortunately, many social and environmental challenges occur beyond their direct sphere of influence, at distanced sites in multiple-layered production chains. READ MORE