Food Supply Chains and Networks is one of the main research areas of Wageningen University and Research Centre. Markets for agricultural and other food products have changed greatly in recent years. They have become both more international and more concentrated. To stay competitive food chains need to combine their strong points with the technological and economic opportunities and strengthen or develop new product-market combinations.This requires both a multidisciplinary approach in research and close cooperation between public organisations and the private sector. Collaboration in chain and network research, both nationally and internationally, is increasing.
Please take a look at the website of the Wageningen Expertise Centre for Chain and Network Studies.
Reseach
For information about reserach projects on the topic of agrifood chains and food safety, please take a look at the Wageningen CNS website.
Projects and researchers of Wageningen UR can be found in METIS.
Education
MSc Wageningen University offers a wide range of MSc Programmes. The language of instruction is English. The programmes start each year in September; they last two years and are comprised of 120 ECTS credits. Credits are measured in terms of the hours of study involved: one credit is equivalent to a study load of 28 hours. A programme consists of several blocks and multiple subjects. Most programmes offer various specialisations and possibilities for majors.
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- Specific MSc/BSc courses on Chains and Networks and
- Related courses and courses paying attention to Chain and Networks
Theses and internships can also be performed within the research domain of food chains and networks.
Publications
For publications on this subject by Wageningen UR staff, please take a look at the Wageningen Yield website.