Abstract
This article reviews recent research into alternative systems of food provision. It considers, first, what the concept of 'alternativeness' might mean, based on recent discussions in economic geography. Informed by this, it discusses food relocalization and the turn to 'quality' food production, arguing that both are 'weaker' alternative systems of food provision because of their emphasis on food. It then examines some 'stronger' alternative systems of food provision, which emphasize the networks through which food passes. Lastly, the paper reflects on the concept of alternativeness in the context of food supply chains, and suggests some possible directions for future research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 22-40 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Progress in Human Geography |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- alternative food networks
- relocalization
- turn to 'quality'
- weaker and stronger alternative systems of food provision
- regional speciality food
- production consumption networks
- rural development
- post productivism
- fair trade
- quality
- policy
- embeddedness
- market
- UK