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Series: The agrifood system and the challenges of COVID-19

Traditional food supply channels in a pandemic: suggestions for their modernisation

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Santiago, Chile ;

Pages 10p.

Author Intini, J., Torres, J. D., and Ramirez, A.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Journal, magazine, bulletin

ISBN 978-92-5-133532-1

Series number No. 4

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The text provides a description, analysis and perspectives of the traditional supply and marketing channels in the face of the pandemic. It identifies its main challenges, the contingency measures adopted by governments and the channels themselves. In addition, it delves into the effects and impacts of the pandemic on these commercial circuits, workers, among others. Finally, it summarizes the innovation and adaptation measures against COVID-19 and makes suggestions for modernization.

Last updated 25 November 2020, Corrigendum See the full list of policy briefs related to COVID-19.

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​Intini, J. Torres, J. and Ramírez, A. 2020. Series The food system and the challenges of COVID-19: Food e-commerce: situation and perspectives. No. 4. Santiago, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1542en

Language English

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