Alexandre Maia Vargas
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Alexandre Maia Vargas has a total of 3 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ana Pinto de Moura
DCeT - Department of Science and Technology, Universidade Aberta
1 shared publication - Luís Miguel Cunha
University of Porto
1 shared publication - Rosires Deliza
EMBRAPA Agroindústria de Alimentos, Rio de Janeiro
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
The Role of Local Seasonal Foods in Enhancing Sustainable Food Consumption: A Systematic Literature Review
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.
Open AccessThe Role of Local Seasonal Foods in Enhancing Sustainable Food Consumption: A Systematic Literature Review
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.