Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to
- describe the actors, functions, and significance of the Finnish food system
- perceive the Finnish food system as part of the circular bioeconomy and the global food system
- explain the fundamentals and differences of various production methods (such as conventional and organic) from the perspective of different stakeholders in the food system
- search for information on production volumes in primary production and the food industry, food consumption, as well as imports and exports
- describe the major sustainability challenges of the food system and assess the possibilities of its actors to respond to these challenges