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Food pricing and consumer choice: Recommendations for improving affordability for fresh produce in Missouri

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Summary: This policy and practice brief summarizes input from over 95 participants in the Fruit and Vegetable (Veggie) Policy Convening hosted by A Red Circle and University of Missouri Extension over two and a half days in February 2024. The purpose of the Convening was to discuss policy solutions that could keep fresh produce affordable while ensuring fair compensation for farmers. The goal for the community is to increase access and funding for fruits and vegetables, support community programs, and enhance education efforts that increase fruit and vegetable intake. Breakout room discussions included speakers from academic institutions, community-run nonprofits, and national organizations. Through the Fruit and Veggie Policy Convening, community members and stakeholders provided policy requests to improve food pricing and accessibility options that affect different parts of the food supply chain. Additional policy examples were also informed by searching published journal articles and reports.

Source: Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development

DOI: 10.5304/jafscd.2025.142.026

Authors: Participants of the 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Policy Convening, Erica Williams, Lyndsey Ellis, Sagata Chatterjee, Thi Nguyen, Sarah Anderson

Institution: Saint Louis University

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500