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Abstract: A sustainable food system can be described as a system that ensures economic,
social, and environmental sustainability to secure food and nutrition for current and future
generations. The present research aimed to identify and characterize sustainable food
initiatives to understand the governance framework, the motivations, the reasons for
success, the typology of actors involved, and future prospects. Semi-structured interviews
were conducted for seven initiatives between June and August 2024. The interviews
were performed online, recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. The results showed that
the main drivers of the initiatives relate to food, sustainability, and economic and social
dimensions. Moreover, one of the reasons for the success of the initiatives is the availability
and commitment of the people involved. These initiatives were created to meet local needs
and promote sustainability as well as to encourage economic circularity, knowledge sharing,
rural and local valorization, and waste management.
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Florença, S.G.; Amaral, A.L.; Costa, F.; Guiné, R.P.F.; Costa, C.A. Characterization of Sustainable Food Initiatives: Preliminary Study. Sustainability 2025, 17, 2035. https:// doi.org/10.3390/su17052035