Bulk of the food consumed in the world is produced by smallholders and workers, and channeled through “territorial markets”, which reflect the huge diversity of contexts that characterise small-scale food production and distribution.

Territorial markets are an important source of employment and critical in battling hunger and poverty.

These markets increasingly face threats from corporate led super/hyper-markets, procurement, storage, certification and food safety systems.

Corporations use neoliberal trade and investment agreements, and sophisticated marketing systems to control how food is produced, priced, distributed and consumed.

Protecting and strengthening the markets of smallholders are crucial aspects of food sovereignty and restoring societal control over the economy.