Fostering responsibility in the institutional logics of food systems: Results from a multiple case study in the province of Québec and the state of São Paulo

R.P. Sabio; P. Lehoux

doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2026.104115

March 14, 2026Journal of Rural StudiesOpen Access

Fostering responsibility in the institutional logics of food systems: Results from a multiple case study in the province of Québec and the state of São Paulo

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This research aims to understand how changing institutional logics can aid the transition to sustainable food systems by promoting responsible innovation.
Conducted a multiple case study in Québec and São Paulo
Analyzed organizations and practices involved in food systems
Examined the convergence and contradictions between institutional logics
Identified key dimensions of responsible innovation, including social, economic, and environmental factors
Highlighted the importance of aligning emerging and established logics for effective pathways
Demonstrated varying degrees of responsibility in different organizations across regions

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Multiple case study demonstrates fostering responsibility in food systems, suggesting pathways for sustainability.

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• Changing institutional logics is crucial to food systems transition towards sustainable food security. • Organizations and practices oriented towards responsible innovation can foster responsibility in institutional logics. • Responsible innova in food systems spans social, economic, environmental, health, ethical, and policy dimensions. • Pathways for fostering responsibility depend on the convergence or contradictions between emerging and established logics.

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