Description

In a world where food production and consumption are increasingly interconnected, Agri-food Networks: Quality Management and Foresight emerges as a fundamental work for understanding the dynamics that govern the contemporary agri-food system. The book critically examines the hegemonic food model, exploring its implications for governance and the quality of the food we consume. Viable alternatives are proposed through agri-food networks, which emerge as spaces where quality, sustainability, and social justice become fundamental pillars. As consumers increasingly seek more ethical and sustainable products, agri-food networks offer a pathway toward a more equitable food system, enabling local producers to regain control over their livelihoods and agricultural practices. Through prospective analysis of agri-food networks, the book proposes strategies to move from current challenges toward a more sustainable and equitable future through the planning of strategic objectives. It provides a comprehensive view of governance in the agri-food sector, allowing anticipation of and adaptation to environmental changes, thereby ensuring the resilience of producing communities. Agri-food Networks: Quality Management and Foresight not only offers a critical analysis of the present but also presents a hopeful vision of a future in which food production is fairer, more sustainable, and more closely connected to local communities. This work becomes a valuable tool for those seeking to understand and transform the current agri-food system.

Suggested citation (APA, seventh edition)

Partida-Sedas, J. G., Romero-Rodríguez, M. Á., & Sánchez-Bernabe, V. (Comp.). (2026). Agri-food networks: Quality management and foresight. Sophia Editions.