Local food supply chains outperform mainstream in prices, wages, and sustainability.
The article compares local and mainstream food supply chains to see how they differ in structure, size, and performance. Researchers visited farms and businesses, and looked at data from 15 supply chains to see how food gets from farms to consumers. They found that local supply chains have more unique products and use different marketing outlets. Prices and revenue distribution vary between the two types of chains, with local chains keeping more money in the community. Local chains also use less transportation fuel and help build social connections.
