SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS IN THE LOCAL
AGRI-FOOD SYSTEM OF THE NORTH-EAST DEVELOPMENT REGION
Lucian TANASĂ[1]
Abstract. Due to their implications
within the regional agri-food system, short food supply chains are playing an
increasingly significant role in local supply networks, offering a viable and
sustainable alternative to conventional agri-food chains. These chains are
considered innovative and have numerous economic, social, environmental,
health, and cultural implications for local communities and producers in the
North-East Region. This article briefly presents these implications through a
review of the relevant literature. The contribution of short food supply chains
to the resilience of food systems has become increasingly evident over the past
decade. In our view, the philosophy of local agroeconomic development needs to
evolve: conventional and alternative agriculture must coexist harmoniously
without negatively impacting each other. The chains that interconnect producers
and final consumers should be integrated into a socio-economic ecosystem based
on sustainable and durable principles, and the local agri-food market must
adapt to these new demands.
Keywords: short food supply chains, local food systems, Nord-East Development Region
DOI 10.56082/annalsarsciagr.2024.2.5
