Book tip: The E-Food Book

If you want to understand how e-commerce is revolutionizing the food industry, this book is a must-read
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4. January 2026

 | Editorial team

“The E-Food Book” by Matthias Schu is not light reading – but it is extremely relevant to everyday practice. It analyzes the changes in food retail based on facts and with a view to strategic opportunities.

Particularly valuable are the international best practice examples that show how digital food concepts are being rethought worldwide. At the same time, the book offers many tools and ideas for implementation in your own business – whether it’s a farm shop, food retail or wholesale.

INFO:
The E-Food Book – Markets, Players, Strategies
Author: Prof. Dr. Matthias Schu
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag GmbH
420 pages, paperback, 170 × 240 mm
ISBN: 978-3-86641-358-0
Price: €42.00

Our conclusion

A clear recommendation for decision-makers, strategists, and innovative food brains. Anyone who wants to help shape the digital transformation in food retail will find guidance and inspiration here.

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E-Food Book © Deutscher Fachverlag GmbH
Book tip: The E-Food Book

“The E-Food Book” by Matthias Schu is not light reading – but it is extremely relevant to everyday practice. It analyzes the changes in food retail based on facts and with a view to strategic opportunities.

Particularly valuable are the international best practice examples that show how digital food concepts are being rethought worldwide. At the same time, the book offers many tools and ideas for implementation in your own business – whether it’s a farm shop, food retail or wholesale.

INFO:
The E-Food Book – Markets, Players, Strategies
Author: Prof. Dr. Matthias Schu
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag GmbH
420 pages, paperback, 170 × 240 mm
ISBN: 978-3-86641-358-0
Price: €42.00