PlumX Metrics
Embed PlumX Metrics

The importance of the informal food economy to food access and security: An examination of the Western Isles of Scotland

Journal of Rural Studies, ISSN: 0743-0167, Vol: 111, Page: 103392
2024
  • 0
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 17
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
Metric Options:   Counts1 Year3 Year

Metrics Details

  • Captures
    17
  • Mentions
    1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1

Most Recent News

New Investment Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at University of Stirling (The Importance of the Informal Food Economy To Food Access and Security: an Examination of the Western Isles of Scotland)

2024 OCT 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Economics Daily Report -- Current study results on Investment have been published. According

Article Description

In many countries the informal food economy (IFE) plays an essential role in ensuring food access and security. In addition, IFEs can improve choice, have a positive impact upon diet as well as generate household income and employment. While studies have primarily focused upon the role of IFEs in developing economies, their importance within more developed rural markets warrants further attention. This paper draws upon key learnings from the existing literature and examines how IFEs operate within a developed, rural economy. Framed within a social economy framework, it examines the role and function of IFEs across the Western Isles of Scotland. Despite being part of an advanced market economy, food access and security in this region has previously been identified as problematic for particular consumer groups and communities. The research identifies that due to the continued expansion of the formal retail sector and the growth of on-line delivery, food access has become less of an issue for many island residents. This is not to suggest that IFEs are inconsequential. Apart from their role in strengthening social and community linkages, for certain segments of the island population they continue to play a key role in providing food access. The research also identified an increasing reliance upon a small number of national retail chains. This suggests, that in future, food security in remote and rural communities could become increasingly vulnerable to market externalities.

Provide Feedback

Have ideas for a new metric? Would you like to see something else here?Let us know