Articles
SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY CHAINS: THE CASE OF LOCAL FOOD NETWORKS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Article number
831_14
Pages
131 – 138
Language
English
Abstract
In the UK there is widespread support from Government, media and consumers for local food networks.
These have the potential to provide a more sustainable supply chain and are well suited to the unique production and consumption characteristics of horticultural products.
In terms of food marketing, local food is in its relative infancy and is still without any formal definition.
This lack of clarity hampers research activities.
Although the profile of local food buyers and their expectations has been explored, our knowledge of its social, economic and environmental aspects is minimal.
This research contributes by exploring the structure and scope of local food activities in the UK in terms of profiling those specialised retail outlets who provide consumers with the opportunity to purchase locally grown horticultural products.
These have the potential to provide a more sustainable supply chain and are well suited to the unique production and consumption characteristics of horticultural products.
In terms of food marketing, local food is in its relative infancy and is still without any formal definition.
This lack of clarity hampers research activities.
Although the profile of local food buyers and their expectations has been explored, our knowledge of its social, economic and environmental aspects is minimal.
This research contributes by exploring the structure and scope of local food activities in the UK in terms of profiling those specialised retail outlets who provide consumers with the opportunity to purchase locally grown horticultural products.
Authors
D. Pearson, A. Bailey
Keywords
fresh produce, distribution channel, regional food
Online Articles (42)