Análisis de empresas productoras de alimentos de base comunitaria para la seguridad y soberanía alimentaria en la provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

Social economy organizations work in rural development with the production of healthy food with added value for self-consumption and fair markets. This means an alternative to take advantage of food resources. Moreover, these organizations are part of the local economy, generating income and employment, eradicating poverty and contributing to environmental protection. In order to improve the living conditions of the parties involved. In this context, the objective of the research is to analyze community-based food production enterprises that contribute to food security and sovereignty in the province of Tungurahua. The methodology had a mixed approach of descriptive scope based on its contrast through the survey and interview. Through the analysis of the results obtained, twenty-one community enterprises focused on the production of minimally processed foods were identified, basically processed and processed foods such as oil, condiments, dairy, meat, snacks, cereals, canned food and beverages; discarding the production of ultra-processed foods, which generates a positive impact on consumers. The commercialization of food and beverages at fair prices has been possible through marketing channels between the producer and the consumer. In addition, there have been several limitations, which have not allowed achieving greater productivity as a priority for the sustainability of community enterprises. The conclusion derived from the analysis is that community enterprises contribute to food security and sovereignty for Tungurahua families through healthy food and care of the ecosystem. However, there are still needs to ensure the sustainability of production and marketing.