A Path of Actions to Develop Organics in the Finnish Food Chain

• Main Author: Nuutila, Jaakko
• Other Authors: Aakkula, Jyrki, Hakala, Kaija, Huhta, Harri, Iivonen, Sari, Jurvanen, Ulla, Kreismane, Dzidra, Land, Anita, Lähdesmäki, Merja, Malingen, Matti, Mikkola, Minna, Nordlund-Othen, Janne, Peetsmann, Elen, Piskonen, Sirpa, Rasmussen, Ilse A., Skulskis, Virgilijus, Tahvonen, Raija, Taskinen, Sirpa, Ullvén, Karin, Wibe, Atle, Wivstad, Maria
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: "Organics" in general; Food systems; Knowledge management; Arctic
• Online Access: https://orgprints.org/id/eprint/31274/

The Finnish Government has set development goals for organic food chain. Following the actions presented in this paper, it is possible to develop the organics in the Finnish food chain holistically and comprehensively to reach the goals. The increase in production and consumption will have proven positive impact to the wellbeing of people, nature and animals. Arctic and safety features of Finnish food will enhance the export possibilities of organic food to partly correct the current negative trade balance. The development is possible when organic values are incorporated to the Finnish food chain supported by the Nordic welfare model.