The Effects of Unfair Trading Practices in the Agri-Food Chain from an Environmental Perspective: A Review

Nowadays, an agri-food system based on fair practices is fundamental to ensure ethical and sustainable production. These practices can have repercussions both on the quality of the product and on the environment, in addition to the economic and social implications. This research study is based on a scoping literature review, following the PRISMA methodology, to identify the effects that unfair trading practices could have on agri-food production in terms of environmental effects. A total of 47 articles were included in the review. The results highlight that commercial practices play a fundamental role in determining market competitiveness, and the environmental impacts can be seen through the phenomenon of food waste and loss. Due to the lack of research on the relationship between the unfair trading practices and their environmental impacts, further study is required to guarantee fairness throughout the supply chain and a sustainable production process.