Pathways towards food sector sustainability: the case of vending

Autor: Alberto Bertossi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Agricultural and Food Economics, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-21 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2193-7532
DOI: 10.1186/s40100-024-00305-x
Popis: Abstract This paper reviews the literature on sustainability in the food vending industry to understand whether: (1) the topic of sustainable development is addressed at the academic level when it comes to the sector; (2) whether or not the industry is on the right track towards sustainability, considering only academic knowledge; and (3) what might be useful topics for its development. To this end, 71 articles were analysed using Scopus as a database. The results indicate a rather fragmented situation and a clear prevalence of studies focussed on social and nutritional issues, leaving little room for environmental or circular economy-related issues. However, the analysis also revealed that the field holds potential for sustainable transformation in the agribusiness sector. Future studies could use this review as a springboard for further investigation.
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