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  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. 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

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Production of natural pigments from A. platensis grown on wastewater from local treatment facility.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik

    Author : Hana Faulds; [2023]
    Keywords : Cyanobacteria; pigments; microalgae; wastewater treatment; biotechnology; Technology and Engineering; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Although microalgae have been considered for the biological treatment of wastewater since the 1950’s, their potential to efficiently remove pollutants from various streams remains largely untapped and is yet to be utilized at large scale. The production of algal biomass and extraction of high-value compounds has, however, become increasingly popular with large scale farms and biorefineries around the world producing many promising alternatives to petroleum-based products and processes. READ MORE