Innovative Models

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Wallace Center research on innovative models of market-based solutions for bringing more good food--food that is healthy, green, fair, and affordable--to more people. Innovative Models are available for download or online viewing as PDFs.

Innovative Models: Small Grower and Retailer Collaborations, Part A - Good Natured Family Farms' Perspective

The story from Good Natured Family Farms’ perspective: How a network of small farms united under a common brand to supply a chain of grocery stores with a competitive range of local products.

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Innovative Models: Small Grower and Retailer Collaborations, Part B - Balls Food Stores' Perspective

A look at the small grower and retailer collaboration between the Good Natured Family Farms Alliance and Balls Food Stores, from the buyers' perspective.

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Sysco's Journey from Supply Chain to Value Chain

Results and Lessons Learned from the 2008 National Good Food Network/Sysco Corporation Pilot Project to Source and Sell Good Food

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Sysco’s Journey from Supply Chain to Value Chain: 2008-2009 Final Report

Results and lessons learned from the National Good Food Network / Sysco corporation pilot project to source and sell Good Food

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It's Viable ... Now What? From Feasibility Study to Business Plan
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