Essays about: "local food production"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 277 essays containing the words local food production.

  1. 1. Controlled environmental agriculture & the need for innovations networks

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Andreas Törnblom; Oscar Melkersson; [2023-08-28]
    Keywords : Controlled Environmental Agriculture CEA ; Food Production; Innovation Networks; Multi Level Perspective; Sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis explores which innovation systems that facilitates growth for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) companies and to successfully operate within the food industry. This was done by interviewing several companies within the CEA industry as well as relevant governmental organizations. READ MORE

  3. 2. By-Product and Waste Valorization in the Sea Food Industry: A Sustainable Business Model and Hybrid Organizations Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Tristan Groh; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : There is a growing interest in sustainable entrepreneurship, fueled by the urgent need to address environmental challenges and global societal issues. This study explores the entrepreneurial opportunities presented by seafood waste valorization, as it offers potential solutions to both environmental concerns and the need for resource-efficient production. READ MORE

  4. 3. Shortening the chains : social relations and dynamics of production in Uppland's alternative food networks

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

    Author : Eleni Katsika; [2023]
    Keywords : alternative food networks; food commoning; dynamics of production; political ecology; social relations; Sweden;

    Abstract : Current global food systems are characterised by a highly concentrated capitalist market where food is treated as a globalised hyper commodity and small-scale farmers are pushed into the side-line. The need for the transformation of that food system is urgent and acknowledged worldwide. READ MORE

  5. 4. Att vara och verka på en plats : en studie om små livsmedelsföretagare i Falköpings kommun

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

    Author : Kristina Isaksson; [2023]
    Keywords : företagande; livsmedelsföretag; nätverk; plats; platsidentitet;

    Abstract : I denna uppsats undersöks små livsmedelsföretagare på landsbygden och deras relation till plats och nätverk. Studien utgörs av fyra kvalitativa intervjuer med små livsmedelsföretagare i Falköpings kommun. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blodröda tomater : matsuveränitet och relationsmat som verktyg för ett hållbart italienskt jordbruk

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

    Author : Linn Hummelstrand; [2023]
    Keywords : relationsmat; matsuveränitet; lokalism; italienskt jordbruk;

    Abstract : Denna studie undersöker exempel på insatser som syftar till att skapa lokala livsmedelssystem i Italien. Studien utgår från en konsument, två producenter och en NGO som strävar efter lokala livsmedelssystem baserade på matsuveränitet. Relationella band och synen på det ”lokala” inom livsmedelssystem diskuteras i uppsatsen. READ MORE