Westerdahl, Sara
- Department of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
This paper explores an initiative by a local government in R & auml;ttvik, Sweden, to increase the consumption of local food in the municipal kitchens. It explores public procurement of local food as a way for local governments to address sustainability and climate goals while meeting residents' demand for 'good' local food. Through a qualitative case study reviewing food and procurement policies across multiple governance levels and expert interviews, this paper examines how to align food, procurement, and sustainability policies. Findings reveal innovative procurement strategies, highlighting how regulations shape local food efforts and how municipalities adapt systems to build local networks.
Keywords
Procurement; local food; sustainable development; local government; regional development
Published in
Planning Practice and Research
2025
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR AND FRANCIS LTD
SLU Authors
UKÄ Subject classification
Environmental Studies in Social Sciences
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459.2025.2604813
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/145744