What are ‘local foods’? Are they what should be grown locally according to the predominantly ecologically-focused local food movement? Or are they what our increasingly diverse populations want to grow – or buy – locally as forms of culturally appropriate foods? In this article we argue for the latter, …

This report delves into food insecurity in Almere, focusing on how residents with limited financial means access and consume (healthy) food. The study employed an action research approach, engaging directly with affected individuals and stakeholders to understand their challenges and co-develop solutions. …

This paper presents an integral assessment tool for the social and ecological embedding of a farm. In transitioning towards sustainable farming systems, a product-baed view as well as a location-based view is needed. The location-based perspective focuses on the combined effects of farming practices …

De noodzaak van verdienvermogen is groot. Het recentst werd dat nog weer duidelijk toen het Landbouwakkoord klapte. Boeren zien geen toekomstperspectief. En voor toekomstperspectief heb je verdienvermogen nodig. Daarom zijn we er trots op dat wij samen de afgelopen twee jaar met ons onderzoek hebben …

Accepted abstract to present at the CSCMP European Research Seminar (ERS 2024) on Logistics & SCM, to be held on June 20-21, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland.

This professional note discusses several key topics in food and beverage sector in 2024. It is based on the Future of Food and Beverage 2024 conference organized by Innovation Forum in Amsterdam 14-15 May 2024.

Today, many cities in Europe have rediscovered urban and peri-urban agriculture (UA) as a contributor to a more healthy and sustainable urban environment. However, UA has not yet unfolded its potential due to gaps in knowledge, expertise, and advocacy. A clear typology is instrumental in identifying, …

Drought, caused by climate change, poses a significant threat to the production of barley. To ensure high yields, drought adaptation in barley is critical. Roots are primarily responsible for water uptake, and during drought, when water levels are low, deep rooting traits are crucial for developing drought-tolerant …

Poster en begeleidende audio uit de guided tour van het Open Atelier van CoE Groen op 7 december 2023 over het project Duurzame eiwitten: Eendje meer! In het project wordt een duurzame teeltmethode ontwikkeld voor de productie van food grade biomassa op industriële schaal van een bestaande vertical farm, …

Poster en begeleidende audio uit de guided tour van het Open Atelier van CoE Groen op 7 december 2023 over het project Voorkomen voedselverspilling in de keten. Inzicht krijgen in de omvang en oorzaken van voedselverspilling op ketenniveau, met als doel deze verspilling te verminderen. Dit is waar het …