Agri-Food Chains Versus Short Chains – Literature and Legislation Review
Agri-Food Chains Versus Short Chains – Literature and Legislation Review

Summary/Abstract: This study started from the premise that between the notions of short chain and agrifood chain there is a relationship as part to whole, and this paper aims to identify thedifferences between the two notions. Also, the concept of "local food system" will be analyzed,as it includes a short chain or a direct sale that meets other features. The study presents thetriple end result approach of sustainable agriculture in the context of the creation of shortchains or agri-food chains by showing off the benefits of these systems on the social, financialand environmental environment. At the end a study case for Romania high lightens theimportance of creating and developing short food supply chains and the importance ofsupport associations.

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