Abstract:

The paper focuses on factors responsible for the resilience of short, local food supply networks formed in mountain areas. A case study of Community Interest Company located in remote area of Scotland have shown that trust and relationships amongst supply chain participants in the supply chain and other stakeholders are critical factors in overcoming infrastructural and market barriers to the development of a successful local enterprise. Indeed the most significant success factor for a community based enterprise is the integration of actions in multiple fields leading to the fulfilment of diverse needs of individuals and local organisations.