Sustainable Food Consumption and Production: Market-Driven Approaches
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 734
Special Issue Editors
Interests: agricultural and environmental economics; spatial econometrics; social network analysis; value chain analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global food system is at a critical juncture, facing dual challenges of food security and environmental sustainability. Traditional agriculture has often led to resource depletion and degradation, necessitating a shift to more sustainable methods. Market-driven approaches have become pivotal, influencing consumer behaviour and production practices. Understanding how market forces shape sustainable food systems is key to aligning economic incentives with environmental stewardship.
This Special Issue, "Sustainable Food Consumption and Production: Market-Driven Approaches", welcomes original research and reviews that explore how market mechanisms can promote sustainability. It provides a platform for interdisciplinary work bridging economic incentives and ecological imperatives, offering insights into harnessing market dynamics for sustainable food systems.
We seek original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Consumer behaviour and sustainable consumption;
- Market incentives for sustainable production;
- Policy frameworks that facilitate or hinder the development of sustainable food markets;
- Empirical case studies of market-driven sustainability;
- Technological advancements in sustainable food practices.
By integrating various perspectives, this collection aims to inform policymakers, industry stakeholders, and academics on effective strategies to align market dynamics with sustainability goals and transform food systems toward greater resilience and ecological balance.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wei Yang
Prof. Dr. Lu Feng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable consumption and production
- food quality and safety
- food security
- food supply chains
- consumer behaviour
- reformulated foods
- plant-based meat alternatives
- bio-fortified foods
- food policy and environmental impact
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