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

Food e-commerce: situation and perspectives, revised version

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Santiago, Chile ;

Pages 8p.

Author Ramírez, A.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Journal, magazine, bulletin

ISBN 978-92-5-133489-8

Series number No. 3

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Critical analysis of the momentum that eCommerce has had in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, future perspectives and recommendations for the development of this marketing mechanism are discussed, so that it is equitable for all components of the agrifood system.

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Ramírez, A. 2020. Series: The agrifood system and the challenges of COVID-19: Food e-commerce: situation and perspectives, revised version. no.3. Santiago, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1476en

Language English

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