Organic Food and Agriculture

External reference: https://openalex.org/T11066

  1. Redistributing leftover lasagna had the lowest environmental impacts
    Life cycle assessment of Italian lasagna compares environmental impacts of food waste management methods, finding digital redistribution platforms most effective at reducing impacts.
  2. Hybrid agri-food practices support rural socio-environmental resilience
    Systematic review of social innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship in agri-food systems, examining their contribution to rural producer resilience across multiple dimensions.
  3. Tourist and farmer perceptions shape idealized countryside views
    Analysis of how tourists and farmers construct competing imaginaries of rural life through on-farm markets in France, revealing tensions between idealized representations.
  4. Chefs’ beliefs shape use of plant-based meat dishes
    Sequential study identifies seven barriers preventing restaurant chefs from offering plant-based meat dishes, with chef education highlighted as the most effective strategy for menu adoption.
  5. Blockchain can support traceability in agri-food systems
    Explore how blockchain technology enhances traceability and sustainability in agri-food systems while addressing governance challenges, interoperability issues, and equity concerns for smallholder.
  6. Blockchain-certified Sicilian grains drew consumer interest
    Explore how blockchain certification enhances market value of Sicilian ancient grains through consumer preferences, supply chain transparency, and integrated marketing strategies for heritage crop.
  7. Most UK farms use one or two marketing channels
    Social network analysis of UK farm marketing channels reveals complex relationships between connectivity, functional integration, and resilience across 572 farm businesses.
  8. EU agricultural assets face stranding under reduced animal-food consumption
    Quantifies stranded-asset exposure in EU27+UK agriculture: 78% of fixed assets tied to animal-sourced food; scenarios indicate 18–77% could be stranded under dietary shifts.