Consumer choice model risks a tragedy of the commons

The perception that the customer is king and that consumer demand should shape the food supply chain is flawed and risks a tragedy of the commons; as consumer demand is co-evolving with a food supply system – and deferring to the customer risks no one taking ownership of the long-term problem.

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