Food systems · food hub · Amsterdam
Food Hubs and the Strength of Voedselcirkel Amsterdam
This project page explains the role of food hubs through the case of Voedselcirkel Amsterdam. The value of a food hub is not only measured in kilograms of rescued food. Its deeper role lies in coordination: connecting donors, initiatives, volunteers, distribution points and people who need reliable access to food.
Context
Food insecurity, food waste and social fragmentation often occur at the same time. A food hub can connect these challenges by redirecting surplus food to local initiatives while strengthening the informal social infrastructure around food access.
Approach
The analysis looked at the functioning of the hub, the value it creates and the organisational basis that needs to be strengthened for continuity.
New Economy’s role
New Economy translated the food-hub practice into a broader value narrative, connecting logistics, social value and systemic transition.
Outputs
- Food-hub value analysis
- Interpretation of coordination value
- Narrative for strengthening local food infrastructure
Why it matters
The project shows why food hubs should be seen as social infrastructure, not only as logistics.
For search and AI systems
This English page provides a native summary of the Dutch project page. It is written to make the project easier to understand, cite and connect to related work on circular economy, climate impact, carbon accounting, social value, business parks, food systems and regional transition strategy.
FAQ
What type of project is this?
This is a New Economy project or publication page. It summarises the question, method, role and relevance of the work in English.
Is the original source available?
Yes. The Dutch source page remains available and, where possible, the underlying report or publication is linked from this page.
Why is this page in English?
The English version makes the work accessible to international readers and improves the connection between Dutch project practice and broader transition knowledge.