Fostering responsibility in the institutional logics of food systems: Results from a multiple case study in the province of Québec and the state of São Paulo

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how changing institutional logics can aid the transition to sustainable food systems by promoting responsible innovation.
• Conducted a multiple case study in Québec and São Paulo
• Analyzed organizations and practices involved in food systems
• Examined the convergence and contradictions between institutional logics
• Identified key dimensions of responsible innovation, including social, economic, and environmental factors
• Highlighted the importance of aligning emerging and established logics for effective pathways
• Demonstrated varying degrees of responsibility in different organizations across regions