Kurze Ketten im Lebensmittelbereich: Herausforderungen und Potenziale von verschiedenen Typen von Short Food Supply Chains

Abstract

In rural and urban areas alike, Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) are a common approach to regional development. Because the concept of SFSCs is rather wide, however, empirical evidence of the regional effects of SFSCs remains vague, and there are sometimes major challenges involved in setting up SFSCs. This text deals with direct selling, regional marketing initiatives and regional vertical value chains. The text summarizes the results of individual case studies that were conducted between 2015 and 2019 in six rural regions. The text outlines the challenges for the development of these SFSCs and demonstrates possible opportunities. For example, the development of alternative food supply routes can be supported through infrastructure in the areas of storage and logistics. Another important result is the need for network managers, who supervise and/or initiate cooperation between producers along the value chains within a region.