1. Introduction -- 2. Structure of agriculture -- 3. The Food industry -- 4. Food value chains -- 5. The position of … agriculture -- 6. Agricultural and trade policy -- 7. Markets -- 8. Consumers and consumption -- 9. Resources -- 10 Food supply …This book offers a research-based, holistic overview of the entire value chain of the global food industry. It captures …

market. Alternative food chains may play a key role in these contexts, especially for their ability to put farms in touch …, an Italian Alpine region where alternative food chains are quickly developing, by comparing the development of … farms to standardize their products according to the requirement of the large retailers. Through alternative food chains …

Food is a fundamental component of public health. The consequences of climate change for the food system, and through … that system for public health, are predictable yet complex. Complicating this story further is the fact that food … threat to food security. This chapter uses a food security lens to map climate effects, then explores policy responses, some …

The issue of food has evolved significantly in recent years throughout Europe, under the pressure of environmental and … climate constraints as well as a set of factors related to food dependence and changes in consumption patterns. Short circuit … and are a sign of these developments. The recent health crisis has further highlighted the need to think of food as a …