The SMARTCHAIN innovation platform has a growing database of technological and non-technological innovations in Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs). Currently, this innovation inventory counts with around 150 applicable innovations. Descriptions and photos of the innovations include instructions for use and potential end users. Links to relevant documents and websites are included as well as contact…
The COVID-19 situation has highlighted the importance of food security in times of shocks and crises. Inevitably, The current pandemic is clearly challenging the entire food chain system. A new publication (“Perspectives from CO+RE: How COVID-19 changed our food systems and food security paradigms”) aims to present a reflection from the past, considering the present…
During COPA-COGECA Working Party on Research and Innovation, Branwen Miles gave an overview and update of the SMARTCHAIN project to their members. Participants were also invited to subscribe to the newsletter as well as take part in the socio-economic sustainability questionnaire. A flyer with the summary of the SMARTCHAIN updates can be found here …
The University of Pisa in collaboration with ARB Agriculture Rural Brokers and the Foundation Campagna Amica has just published a new article focused on Social Farming for Social Innovation and Viability in Rural Areas. This study aims to reach a better understanding of the development of Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) in Italy through the…
A very interesting article regarding the relocalisation of food has been recently published. Different sources indicate that the purchase of local food stimulates local economies through multiplier effects. In order to facilitate evidence-based policymaking, this publication presents a systematic review carried out by the Centre for Economic and Regional Studies and the Institute of Marketing…
The 3rd SMARTCHAIN newsletter has just been launched and it can be already found here You can subscribe here to receive the SMARTCHAIN newsletters!
In the frame of the online annual meeting for Consultants in the area of Direct Marketing (23.06.2020) organised by FiBL Akademie, in collaboration with the SMARTCHAIN partner CALS, Caspar Winkelmeyer (SMARTCHAIN Hub Manager in Germany) has presented an overview of the SMARTCHAIN project, including the concept, the main objectives, the consortium, the working structure, and…
On the 16th of July 2020, the Global Reporting Initiative holds a webinar with the title “Transparent and sustainable supply chains are more resilient” (02:00 pm – 03:30 pm CEST). With many organizations finding they were unprepared for the supply chain disruptions felt around the world as a result of coronavirus, this webinar will explain…
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) just released its guide on Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs). The new UNIDO publication, titled “Short Food Supply Chains for promoting Local Food on Local Markets”, by Giovanni Belletti and Andrea Marescotti, gives an insight over the main typologies of SFSCs initiatives and discusses their potential benefits and…
Based on the results produced within SMARTCHAIN WP3 “Social Innovations” (led by the University of Crete), in this leaflet found here, you can find an operational definition of Social Innovation in SFSCs, as well as key drivers and relevant best practices on this topic. This document also highlights the importance of Social Innovation in the…