| A central challenge is that local food production is often fragmented, seasonal, and difficult to coordinate with existing procurement and distribution systems. At the same time, the ability to increase the share of locally produced food depends not only on production and logistics, but also on demand patterns, procurement practices, collaboration between actors, and the willingness of different stakeholders to adapt established ways of working.
Questions to explore:
· What changes in production, distribution, procurement, demand, and collaboration are needed to strengthen regional food distribution systems and increase the role of locally produced food?
· What barriers and opportunities exist across the food system, how are actors and structures interconnected, and where is the greatest potential for change?
· How can the needs of producers, distributors, public kitchens, and consumers be balanced to create a more resilient and sustainable food system?
Outcome
A system overview of the regional food distribution challenge, identifying key barriers and opportunities, and highlighting the most promising leverage points for change.
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