Farewell Editorial for the Issue 3/2024

Abstract

The farewell editorial by Maurizio Canavari for Issue 3/2024 of Economia agro-alimentare / Food Economy reflects on the journal’s evolution and major milestones achieved during his tenure as Editor-in-Chief (2016–2024). It highlights the journal’s growing international recognition, marked by its inclusion in Scopus and the Web of Science, and the increasing academic impact of its publications. The editorial reviews the main thematic areas addressed over the years—technological innovation, environmental sustainability, food security, agricultural policy, and consumer behavior—while acknowledging the journal’s broad geographical coverage across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It also emphasizes the significance of the special issue linked to the XXXI SIEA Conference and the contributions of a diverse community of scholars in strengthening the journal’s reputation. The piece concludes with the transition of editorial leadership to Valeria Borsellino and Søren Marcus Pedersen and a tribute to Canavari himself, who passed away shortly after completing this work, leaving a lasting legacy of dedication and vision in the field of agri-food economics.