The energy efficiency of local food systems: A comparison between different modes of distribution |
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Authors: | Patrick Mundler Lucas Rumpus |
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Institution: | ISARA-Lyon, AGRAPOLE, 23, rue Jean Baldassini, F-69364 Lyon cedex 07, France |
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Abstract: | The possible contribution of local sales chains to the reduction of energy consumption has been hotly debated in recent years. Some authors establish a link between the reduction of distances traveled by food and lower energy consumption due to transportation, while others hold that local supply chains have a poor energy performance. This article engages this debate by comparing the rates of energy consumption attributable to different modes of distribution of fruits and vegetables in a region of France. |
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Keywords: | Energy efficiency Local food systems Food miles Short sales chains Food distribution Sustainable food system |
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