Social innovation in local food in Japan: Choku-bai-jo markets and Teikei cooperative practices

摘要: The working paper depicts two innovative examples from Japan of the direct supply food, which involves development closer producer-consumer relations, as well producer-producer networks. Choku-bai-jo and Teikei networks are considered practices implicated in alternative food (AFNs). One example has become a quasi-public endeavour is seen by Japanese state legitimate part rural promoted support small producers. other borne consumer concern over quality and, despite its long-lived status, this arrangement remains marginal with little institutional or governmental support. A model blends organization aims both holds potential for more sustainable eco-economic future.