THE ROLE OF SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN STAKEHOLDERS IN IMPLEMENTING THE MODEL “BUSINESS - TO - GOVERMENT” (B2G)

Abstract

Short food supply chains (SFSC), which have started to develop in parallel to conventional food chains, play a key role in the emerging food networks that are continuously emerging as an alternative to globalised agri-food supply chains. One of the business models that can create the greatest multiplier effect in SFSC is Business-to-Government (B2G). The study focuses on a narrow application of the B2G model, namely the provision of children's meals with local products in public institutions using a SFSC strategy. The aim of the study is to identify the potential for participation of actors with an interest in the provision of children's meals with local products in public institutions when a short food supply chain strategy is applied. The research problem is investigated using literature analysis, systematisation, case study, synthesis, synthesis, mapping and other methods.  

The study identifies factors that motivate SFSC stakeholders and the barriers that hinder their participation in local product markets, to address the problem of organising children's meals with local products in public institutions. It also identifies the actions needed to organise children's meals in public institutions through a short food supply chain development strategy.