Towards the Future of Food Ecosystems: Food Production, Consumption and Policy

Dear Colleagues,

The understanding of food ecosystems is complex and dynamic, requiring approaches that dialogue between tradition and innovation to advance our knowledge. The management and marketing of food products, preferences and practices provide knowledge about the different steps of the value chain, and also shed light on the challenges and opportunities that emerge from food ecosystems within the tensions between local and global supply chains. This Special Issue aims to discuss the configuration of food ecosystems from a broad perspective, through the transformative impact of technological interventions, the implementation of regenerative and sustainable practices, and the changing and challenging role of consumer behavior. The Special Issue welcomes submissions that deal with the development of the management and marketing of food in relation to novel products, price strategies, distribution and communication.

In a contemporary context, this Special Issue particularly welcomes submissions that analyze open perspectives of the food chain; innovative approaches to food, sustainability and food production; specific views on food, culture, heritage and/or tourism related to particular ecosystems; or the role of circular economies in food production and consumption. We also welcome analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence in production and consumption processes, where service automation enhances customer experiences. The objective of this Special Issue is to publish original and innovative research papers and case studies, with both qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches, providing insights into the future of food production, consumption and policy.

Dr. Francesc Fusté-Forné
Dr. Nela Filimon
Prof. Dr. F. Xavier Medina
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• artificial intelligence in food ecosystems
• circular economy in food ecosystems
• food, health and wellbeing
• food and identity
• food, culture and heritage
• food and nutrition
• food management
• food marketing
• food tourism
• tradition and innovation in food products, preferences and practices