Sustainable Agricultural and Food Economics
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 4905
Special Issue Editors
Interests: corporate social responsibility; sustainability; consumer attitudes; cause-related marketing; environmental management system
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Interests: consumers’ behaviour; business strategies; food safety; food quality; environment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
An innovative economy model based on the sustainable use of renewable resources in agriculture and industry which takes biodiversity and environmental protection into account is important in the current international scenario. To this aim, some key factors are needed: the development of new technologies and processes, the identification of renewable feedstock not in competition with other production chains, the creation of new markets and competitiveness, and the encouragement of policymakers and stakeholders to work more closely together. Moreover, to enable the widespread replacement of non-renewable resources by renewables, research into and the commercialization of green and blue technologies are required. Therefore, resource efficiency should be achieved through the cascading use of resources, the valorization of residuals, and the adoption of circular economy principles.
The transformation towards a circular bioeconomy and the application of green and blue technologies are parts of the solution to several of the sustainability challenges facing society today, including climate change, ecosystem degradation, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, etc. Therefore, by expanding the market for sustainable agri-food products, transforming the industrial sector, fostering biotechnological innovation and supporting rural development, the agri-food system enhances economic growth and creates new jobs across all sectors of society.
The main scope of this Special Issue, therefore, is innovative studies and research, also from technological and economic perspectives, which address the above topics.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Flavio Boccia
Prof. Dr. Daniela Covino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- behaviour
- new technologies
- company
- consumer
- marketing
- novel food
- sustainability
- food quality
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