5Rs; PDO historical practices; cheese mountain products; circular economy; code of practice; territorial development; Food Science; Microbiology; Health (social science); Health Professions (miscellaneous); Plant Science
Abstract :
[en] The circular economy (CE) has shown promise for achieving several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, replacing the linear system and reducing negative impacts on the environment. This research aims to assess the effective adoption of CE principles in three cheeses with geographical indication (GI) through an analysis of the practices identified in their respective value chains. Qualitative interviews show the persistence of historical practices that preserve the heritage behind the product, maintain autonomy in relation to external inputs and save energy or make intelligent use of by-products. Radical adoption of CE principles requires innovation to reduce the use of new inputs and greenhouse gas emissions. GI food products are generally not constrained by standards beyond those set by law, but their specifications can be modified, while respecting practices consistent with the link to the terroir. However, the remoteness of small businesses in deep rural areas, far from research centers, is slowing down the transfer of knowledge and the adoption of the latest technologies, particularly in mountainous areas. More participatory research and innovative initiatives are needed to ensure the transition to a circular economy for traditional mountain products, which are strongly linked to local culinary traditions and cultural identity.
Research center :
Origin For Sustainability
Disciplines :
Food science
Author, co-author :
HABLI, Kamar ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Education and Social Work (DESW) > Social Research and Interventions ; Origin for Sustainability, Av. Parc de la Rouvraie 20, 1018 Lausanne, Switzerland
Dumitras, Diana E ; Department of Economic Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 3-5 Manastur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Schmitt, Emilia; Department of Agricultural Economics, Universidad de Cordoba, Campus de Rabanales, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
Maglietti Smith, Isabella; Origin for Sustainability, Av. Parc de la Rouvraie 20, 1018 Lausanne, Switzerland
Barjolle, Dominique ; Institute für Agrarwissenschaften, ETH Zürich, LFH B 4, Universitätstrasse 2, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Circular Economy in Mountain Value Chains: The Case of Three PDO Cheeses.
Publication date :
29 October 2023
Journal title :
Foods
eISSN :
2304-8158
Publisher :
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), Switzerland
Special issue title :
Innovations in the Food System: Exploring the Future of Food Series II
H2020 - 862739 - MOVING - Mountain Valorization through Interconnectedness and Green Growth
Name of the research project :
MOuntain Valorisation through INterconnectedness and Green growth
Funders :
European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme European Union
Funding text :
The research was supported by the H2020 European Project MOVING. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 862739. This publication reflects only the authors’ views. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.
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