A systematic review of social innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship practices in the agri-food sector and their contribution to socioenvironmental resilience of rural producers
Summary. This systematic review examines social innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship practices in agri-food systems across multiple continents. Initiatives like social agriculture, community gardens, women's cooperatives, and regenerative projects improved social inclusion, market access, and environmental practices. Success required collaborative governance, local leadership, and institutional support. Barriers included weak regulatory frameworks and funding dependency. Hybrid practices combining both approaches strengthened rural resilience when embedded in favorable policy environments.
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Molina, E. R., Miller, M. X. A., Maldonado-Astudillo, Y. I., & Salazar, R.. (2026). A systematic review of social innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship practices in the agri-food sector and their contribution to socioenvironmental resilience of rural producers. Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-03090-3
Molina, Esther Reyna, et al. “A systematic review of social innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship practices in the agri-food sector and their contribution to socioenvironmental resilience of rural producers.” Discover Sustainability, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-03090-3.
Molina, Esther Reyna, María Xóchitl Astudillo Miller, Yanik I. Maldonado-Astudillo, and Ricardo Salazar. 2026. “A systematic review of social innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship practices in the agri-food sector and their contribution to socioenvironmental resilience of rural producers.” Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-03090-3.
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- DOI
- 10.1007/s43621-026-03090-3
- Countries
- Mexico
- Regions
- North America
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- food-systems, entrepreneurship, climate-and-environment
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- 2026-04-28