Strengthening organic food value chains in Germany - first results of the EU-project HalthyGrowth – From niche to volume with integrity and trust (original) (raw)
Schulz, Kristin; Münchhausen, von, Susanne and Häring, Anna Maria (2013) Strengthening organic food value chains in Germany - first results of the EU-project HalthyGrowth – From niche to volume with integrity and trust. Paper at: FOODSCAPES Conference: Access to Food – Excess of Food, Seggau, Austria, 22.-25.9.2013.
Our presentation starts with a short overview of the diversity of organic food chains in Germany. We show that several different supply chains coexist. Smaller businesses tend to focus on market niches and particular consumer groups and values. The in-depth analysis identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different types of organic food chains. Exemplarily, we highlight factors that can strengthen value chains for organic food.