Les filières courtes de proximité en Île-de-France

L'Institut Paris Region

25 Feb 201605:11

Summary

TLDRThe script discusses the concepts of short supply chains, local products, and organic products, highlighting their differences and importance in the food system. It emphasizes the rise of short supply chains and local proximity in Ile-de-France, with 16% of farms practicing short supply chains and 4% engaging in organic farming. The script also underscores the growing consumer interest in local consumption, with over 35,000 AMAP members in the region. It points out the need to overcome challenges such as insufficient supply and lack of local chain structuring to promote regional food systems that are sustainable and equitable.

Takeaways

🌍 The concepts of short circuits, local products, and organic products are often confused, though they refer to different ideas.
🔄 Short circuits are officially defined as having zero or one intermediary between the producer and consumer.
📏 Local products refer to proximity but do not have an official definition.
🍃 Organic products are certified with a specific quality label and adhere to environmental guidelines.
🏞 Short circuits are not necessarily local, and local products are not always part of a short circuit.
📊 In Île-de-France, 16% of farms practice short circuits, while only 4% engage in organic farming.
🚜 Short proximity supply chains combine short circuits with geographical proximity, offering a holistic approach from farm to table.
🌱 Consumers increasingly seek local food, with many participating in AMAPs and other local distribution models.
🔧 Barriers to developing short proximity supply chains include insufficient supply, lack of diversity, and weak local processing industries.
🌐 To support these chains, efforts must focus on preserving agricultural spaces, strengthening links between producers and consumers, and optimizing logistics.

Q & A

What is the definition of 'circuits courts' (short supply chains)?
-'Circuits courts' refer to supply chains with zero or one intermediary between the producer and the consumer.
How are 'products of proximity' different from 'circuits courts'?
-'Products of proximity' refer to products sourced locally, based on geographical distance, and do not have an official definition, unlike 'circuits courts,' which are defined by the number of intermediaries.
What defines organic agriculture products?
-Organic agriculture products are officially recognized by a certification, which ensures they follow specific guidelines aimed at respecting the environment.
Can 'circuits courts' and 'products of proximity' overlap?
-Yes, they can overlap, but they are not necessarily linked. 'Circuits courts' are not always local, and local products may not always be part of a short supply chain.
What percentage of farms in Île-de-France practice 'circuits courts' and organic farming?
-In Île-de-France, 16% of farms practice 'circuits courts,' and 4% engage in organic farming.
What are 'filières courtes de proximité,' and why are they considered important?
-'Filières courtes de proximité' are short local supply chains, involving few intermediaries and focused on geographical proximity. They are important as they offer better value and recognition for farmers' products while responding to consumer demands for traceability and local food.
How have consumer preferences influenced the growth of short supply chains?
-Consumers increasingly prefer to eat local and sustainable food, leading to the growth of initiatives like AMAPs (associations supporting small farms) and 'les ruches,' with 35,000 people adhering to AMAPs and over 40,000 sourcing from 'les ruches' in Île-de-France.
What challenges do short supply chains face in Île-de-France?
-The main challenges include insufficient supply to meet demand, lack of diversity in available products, inadequate local infrastructure (like processing industries and logistics), and difficulty in delivering products to urban centers.
What are some strategies to develop 'filières courtes de proximité'?
-Strategies include supporting all parts of the food chain, preserving agricultural land, maintaining local processing industries, optimizing logistics, restructuring supply chains, and improving the visibility and recognition of local products.
How can short supply chains contribute to regional food systems?
-Short supply chains can promote more sustainable and equitable food systems by strengthening connections between rural and urban areas, enhancing regional agriculture, and fostering discussions around food governance and sustainability.

Outlines

00:00

🌍 Understanding Short Food Supply Chains and Local Products

This paragraph discusses the growing interest in short food supply chains (circuits courts), local products, and organic products, while also highlighting the confusion between these concepts. It explains that short supply chains refer to a minimal number of intermediaries between the producer and consumer (zero or one), local products relate to geographical proximity, and organic products are defined by specific environmental standards. It stresses that short supply chains aren't necessarily local and vice versa. The text provides statistics from Île-de-France and introduces the idea of 'short and local supply chains' as a powerful concept combining both proximity and reduced intermediaries.

05:00

📈 The Rise of Short Local Supply Chains in Île-de-France

The text outlines the popularity of short local supply chains, referencing the rise of AMAP (Associations for the Maintenance of Smallholder Agriculture) and similar initiatives like 'les ruches.' These initiatives allow consumers to access local, traceable products. Statistics show that nearly 35,000 people are part of AMAP in Île-de-France, and over 40,000 source their products from ruches. A variety of supply chain models exist in the region, including direct farm sales, markets, and even large-scale distribution, with all playing a part in boosting the popularity of local products.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Circuits courts

‘Circuits courts’ refers to short supply chains where there is zero or only one intermediary between the producer and the consumer. In the video, this concept is highlighted as being a distinct idea from local or organic products, emphasizing the simplicity of the supply chain rather than geographical proximity or production methods.

💡Proximity products

Proximity products refer to goods that are produced close to the consumer, although there is no official definition of the distance required to qualify as 'proximity.' The video explains how these products are often confused with short supply chains but are based on geographical distance rather than the number of intermediaries.

💡Agriculture biologique

This term refers to organic agriculture, which adheres to a strict set of environmental standards and is certified with official quality labels. The video contrasts organic products with proximity and short-supply-chain products, noting that organic products follow a specific environmental code but are not necessarily part of a local or short supply chain.

💡Filières courtes de proximité

This concept combines both the idea of a limited number of intermediaries and geographical proximity. The video presents 'filières courtes de proximité' as a key emerging model, especially in regions like Île-de-France, where consumers increasingly demand both local and minimally processed products.

💡AMAP

AMAP (Associations for the Preservation of Small-Scale Farming) are a form of short supply chain where consumers directly support local farms through a subscription-based model. The video highlights the growth of AMAP in Île-de-France, with increasing numbers of consumers subscribing to receive regular baskets of local farm products.

💡Ruches

Ruches, or 'hives,' refer to a community-supported agricultural model similar to AMAP, where consumers order local products directly from producers. The video mentions the rising popularity of ruches as another example of the increasing consumer demand for local, short-supply-chain goods in urban areas.

💡Logistics optimization

Logistics optimization is emphasized as a necessary step for improving short supply chains and local food distribution. The video discusses how current logistical systems are insufficient to meet demand, especially for delivering products to dense urban areas like central Paris.

💡Seasonality

Seasonality refers to the consumption of products according to their natural growing seasons, which is a key factor for consumers in short supply chains. The video notes that consumers are increasingly aware of and interested in the seasonal nature of their food, often preferring products that are in season.

💡Agricultural value recognition

This concept refers to the need for better recognition and valuation of local farmers’ efforts and products within short supply chains. The video explains that short supply chains and proximity products allow farmers to receive more recognition and better compensation for their products, as there are fewer intermediaries involved.

💡Food system governance

Food system governance is the idea of creating a regional system for managing and improving food supply chains. The video concludes with a call for a stronger governance framework in Île-de-France to support the development of sustainable, fair, and effective local food supply chains that connect urban and rural areas.

Highlights

Circuits courts are defined officially by the number of intermediaries—either zero or one—between the producer and the consumer.

Proximity products refer to geographical distance but lack an official definition.

Organic products are identified by an official quality label based on environmental standards.

Circuits courts are not necessarily proximity-based, and vice versa.

In Île-de-France, 16% of farms practice circuits courts, while only 4% engage in organic farming.

The concept of 'filières courtes de proximité' merges both the ideas of reduced intermediaries and geographical proximity.

'Filières courtes de proximité' have gained popularity, as seen in the rise of AMAPs (Associations for the Maintenance of Small-Scale Farming) and 'ruches' (local food co-ops).

Consumers increasingly want to buy local products, with nearly 35,000 AMAP members and over 40,000 people using 'ruches' in Île-de-France.

There are around 20 different forms of short supply chains in Île-de-France, including farm sales, markets, stores, and collective catering.

These short supply chains are adaptable and innovative, offering significant benefits for farmers and consumers.

Short supply chains play a crucial role in improving product traceability, seasonality, and allowing consumers to actively participate in their food choices.

Filières courtes de proximité are seen as a link between urban and rural areas, enhancing territorial planning and sustainability.

Île-de-France’s 5,000 farms cannot fully meet the food needs of the region’s 12 million inhabitants, but short supply chains offer valuable alternatives.

The supply is insufficient to meet the demand for proximity-based food systems, with issues in quantity and diversity.

There is a need for more structured local supply chains, particularly in first-stage processing industries, logistics, and coordination between different players in the food system.