Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Food Production and Consumption in the Nordics (2024)

By:
Helle Margrete Meltzer, Hanna Eneroth, Maijaliisa Erkkola, Ellen Trolle, Peter Fantke, Juha Helenius, Jørgen Eivind Olesen, Merja Saarinen, Amund Maage, Trond Arild Ydersbond
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This scoping review evaluates sustainable food production and consumption across Nordic countries, aligned with the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023. The report highlights challenges such as high meat consumption and low fruit and vegetable intake, along with the environmental impact of current practices. Opportunities include optimizing local food production and aligning dietary guidelines with sustainability goals. The findings underscore the need for policy changes to support sustainable diets within Nordic food systems.