There’s a pressing need to transform existing food systems to address economic, social, environmental and health-related issues. Dominant agri-food systems are based on long supply chains, which present certain advantages such as resource efficiency, economies of scale, mass production and lower prices.On the other end of the spectrum, short food value chains offer geographical proximity, a fairer price for farmers and the development of local economies.
To address the shortcomings of long and short food value chains while capitalising on their advantages, FAIRCHAIN will focus on the development of intermediate food value chains.