Acknowledgements

We want to extend our appreciation to the chapter authors. They have made important contributions and accepted the challenges we posed during the review process with grace. With their help, our understanding of the challenges involved in developing and implementing sustainability-oriented innovation in agri-food supply chains has grown. In addition, we would like also to thank the companies behind each case. We are honored by their willingness to open their doors and collaborate with researchers to highlight best practices and learnings as well as share the struggles and challenges they faced during their journeys. We hope these chapters fairly reflect their hopes and accomplishments. Most of them have also been enthusiastic participants in the preparation of the cases; their insightful comments and discussions on the sustainable future of the agri-food industry are acknowledged.