Alternative food networks are increasingly attracting the attention of agricultural economists as they challenge conventional food chains on issues of sustainability. "How alternative food networks work in a metropolitan area? An analysis of Solidarity Purchase Groups in Northern Italy" sheds new light on Solidarity Purchase Groups, a type of alternative food network, in the metropolitan area of Milan. Based on a sample of 700+ observations, the results show an unexpected ‘pragmatic’ attitude among consumers participating in these groups.
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