Beyond mass food production and consumption: the emergence of alternative food networks in Romania
In a world increasingly dominated by mass food production and global food chains, the search for sustainable and locally sourced alternatives is crucial. This study investigates the impact of alternative food networks (AFNs) in Romania, focusing on their potential as sustainable counterpoints to the...
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| description | In a world increasingly dominated by mass food production and global food chains, the search for sustainable and locally sourced alternatives is crucial. This study investigates the impact of alternative food networks (AFNs) in Romania, focusing on their potential as sustainable counterpoints to the global fast-food economy. Existing global food regimes are characterized by neoliberal accumulation and lack viability at national and local levels, with recent farmer protests across Europe highlighting the need for sustainable solutions. By combining quantitative and qualitative methods, this study examines the nature and dynamics of AFNs in Romania and the influence of urban-rural interactions on their evolution. The findings reveal the importance of collective solutions for current food systems and the pivotal role of urban-rural synergies in shaping short food supply chains. The study highlights the benefits of advocating for sustainable food production practices and the need for direct and efficient food distribution in Romania. Ultimately, this research underscores the significance of AFNs in fostering sustainable food systems in post-communist Romania, providing valuable insights and recommendations for future initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable and locally sourced food. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7e18cec7b80542a9a694b2cdcc0811dc2025-08-20T04:03:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862024-12-0110110.1080/23311886.2024.2437053Beyond mass food production and consumption: the emergence of alternative food networks in RomaniaSergiu Florean0Remus Crețan1Claudia Doiciar2Doctoral School of Exact Sciences and Nature Sciences, West University of Timișoara, Timișoara, RomaniaDepartment of Geography, West University of Timișoara, Timișoara, RomaniaDepartment of Geography, West University of Timișoara, Timișoara, RomaniaIn a world increasingly dominated by mass food production and global food chains, the search for sustainable and locally sourced alternatives is crucial. This study investigates the impact of alternative food networks (AFNs) in Romania, focusing on their potential as sustainable counterpoints to the global fast-food economy. Existing global food regimes are characterized by neoliberal accumulation and lack viability at national and local levels, with recent farmer protests across Europe highlighting the need for sustainable solutions. By combining quantitative and qualitative methods, this study examines the nature and dynamics of AFNs in Romania and the influence of urban-rural interactions on their evolution. The findings reveal the importance of collective solutions for current food systems and the pivotal role of urban-rural synergies in shaping short food supply chains. The study highlights the benefits of advocating for sustainable food production practices and the need for direct and efficient food distribution in Romania. Ultimately, this research underscores the significance of AFNs in fostering sustainable food systems in post-communist Romania, providing valuable insights and recommendations for future initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable and locally sourced food.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2437053Alternative food networkssustainable food systemsurban-rural synergiesfood producers and consumerssurvey and interview methodologyRomania |
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| title | Beyond mass food production and consumption: the emergence of alternative food networks in Romania |
| title_full | Beyond mass food production and consumption: the emergence of alternative food networks in Romania |
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| title_short | Beyond mass food production and consumption: the emergence of alternative food networks in Romania |
| title_sort | beyond mass food production and consumption the emergence of alternative food networks in romania |
| topic | Alternative food networks sustainable food systems urban-rural synergies food producers and consumers survey and interview methodology Romania |
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