From farm to fork: Examining the differences between local and global food supply chains

Food contamination varies in frequency and severity. Differences between local and global food supply chains were identified with regard to seven drivers of change contributing to uneven emergences of food safety risks. Results revealed that local food supply chains were considered more environmentally friendly than global food supply chains, case-by-case assessment was advised to evaluate sustainability, and global food supply chains were considered to have enhanced food safety measures, higher adoption of advanced technology, higher levels of traceability, provide greater food security, contribute more to economic growth and integrate more sophisticated data management systems compared to local food supply chains.