Nowadays we are involved in an unhealthy food system where big retailers dominate the whole market. In order to balance the power, making people eat healthier and fresher food from a shorter food supply chain, we propose the food station, which takes the role of processor, retailer and distributor so as to reduce cost and shorten the food supply chain, producers can gain access to growing land through food station and be provided with technical assistance, while consumers are able to speak to producers more directly and track the food information.
Food Import: Every day in London around 30 million meals are eaten, it’s surprising to find that we rely highly on imported food, most of the food comes far away from the EU even South-East Asia.
From the 18th century to the present, the food supply chain has emerged a four-stages development process. Producers, processors, retailers, and consumers are alternating power in each step.
It shows the arable land in the UK and the relationship between producers.
By analyzing the current condition of one residential area, we figure out the suitable techniques for each land and simulate the process of growing food.
