Essays about: "food supply chains"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 99 essays containing the words food supply chains.

  1. 11. Local food networks - value creation and the role of the producer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Joakim Mattsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Actor-network theory; alternative food network; REKO; Schwartz value theory; service-dominant logic;

    Abstract : The rise of interest in local food has given rise to many new forms of food supply chains, socalled Alternative food networks. One such network is the Facebook-based REKO, where consumers can purchase food products directly from the producers without intermediaries. This has also given rise to new forms of values regarding food. READ MORE

  3. 12. Challenges in Adopting a Circular Economy model in Born-Sustainable Micro and Small Enterprises. Study on Food-Tech sector in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alejandra Fernandez Castaneda; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Sustainability; Food-tech; Circular food system; Born-Sustainable; Food-tech ecosystem; Sweden; Entrepreneurship.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The agri-food system has driven economic development and supported the growing population, but it has also significantly contributed to greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, the system is vulnerable and faces challenges that hinder innovation and sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 13. Food loss in perishable food supply chains : The case of Colombia

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Maja Törnqvist; Antonia Kesar; [2023]
    Keywords : Perishable Food Supply chain; Developing Countries; Sustainability; Food loss;

    Abstract : Background: Challenges with food loss in perishable food supply chains (PFSCs) indeveloping countries, such as Colombia, is an increasing problem. The PFSCs in developingcountries are characterized by high uncertainty and a dynamic environment. READ MORE

  5. 14. Closed Loop Supply Chains: A qualitative study of the Swedish food retail industry

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Daniel Hellström; David Danmyr; [2023]
    Keywords : Logistics; Closed Loop Supply Chain; Forward logistics; Reversed logistics; Food waste; Waste Management; Sustainable practises;

    Abstract : The closed loop supply chain concept has been argued to be one vital sustainability solution to prevent waste and aid humanitarian concerns. At the same time, over a third of the food resources for human consumption is being converted to food waste, contributing to malnutrition, starvation and countless deaths. READ MORE

  6. 15. The role of alternative food networks in times of crises : A case study about the effects of covid 19 on the REKO network in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Nora Giertz; [2022]
    Keywords : food systems; sustainability transformation; social-ecological resilience; crisis-landscape; covid 19;

    Abstract : The food we consume and how it is produced constitutes a significant driver of environmental change, degrading the ecological base on which life depends. Moreover, the food system is highly globalized and geographically scattered, connected by global value chains. This creates potential vulnerabilities. READ MORE