The Role of Local Seasonal Foods in Enhancing Sustainable Food Consumption: A Systematic Literature Review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Vargas, AM (Author) Other; de Moura, AP (Author) Other; Deliza, R (Author) Other; Cunha, LM (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Foods

Vol. 10

Final page: 2206

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 22 Citations

Scopus - 26 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00V-F72

DOI: 10.3390/foods10092206

Abstract (EN): This article aims to review the current literature pertaining to the effects of eating local seasonal food on sustainable consumption. To this end, we examined definitions of seasonal and local food, the methodological approaches adopted to study the impact of seasonal consumption on sustainability, and sustainability dimensions investigated in journal articles. Highlighting what seasonal and local means, it is crucial to evaluate the effect of the consumption of these foods on sustainability. A systematic review of the literature was conducted using Scopus and Clarivate's Web of Science database in line with the recommendations from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Our findings suggest that the concept of local seasonality provides relevant information to the study of sustainable consumption. However, for better use of this concept, it is crucial to define what is local. At this point, regulation of labels based on geographic proximity or political boundaries proves pertinent.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 38