Intermediate short food supply chains: a systematic review

Purpose Intermediate short food supply chains (SFSC) have been presented as a possible solution to unsustainable global chains. There is currently knowledge gap about intermediate SFSC. Thus, this review synthesizes the available literature identify prominent themes and their main considerations. Design/methodology/approach This research based on systematic including peer-reviewed journal articles until December 2021. Inductive data coding resulted in identification of four related Findings The identified illustrate complex landscape SFSCs operate focus key relationships within these established implications for governance SFSCs. organization affects numerous sustainability indicators. Research limitations/implications Future should position systems roles intermediaries furthermore an opportunity researchers investigate different types explore factors influencing them. Originality/value Creating sustainable one major societal challenges today. current state art suggests that could play important role achieving this. So far, area underdeveloped highlights gaps suggestions future agenda are proposed.