CONTEXT Food systems worldwide are under enormous pressure. Over the past decades,
local food systems have been promoted by governments and civil society organisations as a …

This paper reviews climate change impacts on the production, physiology, yield, and product
quality of vegetables affected by shifting CO 2 and O 3 concentrations, precipitation and …

Food production depends upon the adequate provision of underpinning ecosystem services,
such as pollination. Paradoxically, conventional farming practices are undermining these …

This study discusses importance of assessing environmental sustainability of fruits and
vegetable (F&V) production sector in future climate change (CC) scenarios. For the current …

Food production in cities has long been a tradition in many countries around the world and a
mainstream activity for many developed countries. While urban agriculture plays an …

This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local
food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and …

Short food supply chains (SFSCs) have undergone significant developments for roughly a
decade, spurring the interest of producers, consumers and governments. A thorough review …

In recent years, a new urban environment in the large metropolitan areas, the so-called
“megacities”, has emerged. It is estimated that more than five billion people will be located in …

The relationships between energy use in food systems, food system productivity, and energy
resource constraints are complex. Moreover, ongoing changes in food production and …

This article measures the changes in energy use, blue water footprint, and greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions associated with shifting from current US food consumption patterns to …