Editorial for the Issue 2/2024

The second issue of Volume 26 of Economia agro-alimentare / Food Economy brings together contributions addressing key challenges and innovations in today’s agri-food systems, focusing on sustainability, consumer behavior, and technological adoption. The articles span diverse geographical contexts—from Europe and South America to Asia—and apply both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A special section, “Revisiting the Slow Food Movement: Heritage, Innovation, and Sustainability in Alternative Food Networks,” explores the dynamic interplay between cultural heritage and innovation in promoting sustainable food practices. Beyond its scientific content, this issue marks two important milestones in the journal’s history: its inclusion in the Web of Science and the appointment of Valeria Borsellino and Søren Marcus Pedersen as the new Editors-in-Chief, starting with Issue 1/2025. These developments reflect the journal’s continued growth, internationalization, and commitment to academic excellence.