It may seem almost self-evident to say so, yet it is clear that such support in the management and weighing of interests is not intended to undermine the cornerstones of the administrative process, since it is well established that the decisions of the Administration in any case remain in force. Therefore, without prejudice to the democratic principles tied above all to the level of information, which must remain as transparent as possible, nudges, far from amounting to seductive or manipulative practices, may on the contrary serve as a useful procedural lever, particularly for the realisation of public interests connected with the protection of so-called super-individual goods. Thus, ultimately, one may readily endorse the view of those who have rightly observed that the nudge can undoubtedly serve as an integrative regulatory modality of the administrative operation that is preparatory to the more effective elaboration of the final decision within the administrative process.118 VIII. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTORS Digital transformation influences every aspect of society.119 That transformation also concerns the agri-food sector, in which innovations in products/services and those in processes are generally distinguished.120 Digital transformation in the agri‑food system plays a crucial role in countering the critical factors of globalisation and the growing impact of human activities on the environment. In this respect, as has been pointed out by the European Commission, “Harnessing the power of the digital transformation to meet the SDGs is a clear priority.”121 Some scholars122 identify and explain the connections between green food technologies (e.g., green preservation, 118 For an authoritative analysis of the most varied issues underlying nudge theory see, for all, A. Zito, Nudge Regulation in the legal theory of administrative action. Prerequisites and limitations of its use by public administrations, Napoli, 2021. 119 See, among others, F. Gaspari, Smart city¸ cit.; Id., Policy and legal challenges in implementing smart cities, in S. Drezgić, S. Žiković, M. Tomljanović (eds.), Smart Governments, Regions and Cities, Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Governments, Regions and Cities. Economics of Digital Transformations” (2-4 June, 2019, Rijeka, Opatija, Republic of Croatia), published by University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, 2020, p. 51-72; Id., L’evoluzione del rapporto tra cittadini e Pubblica Amministrazione all’epoca della digitalizzazione. I nuovi sistemi cloud first: Il Polo strategico nazionale e la Piattaforma digitale nazionale dati, in G.F. Ferrari (edited by), Innovazione e sostenibilità per il futuro delle Smart cities, Milano-Udine, 2023, p. 405-430. 120 A. Scuderi, La digital trasformation nel sistema agro-alimentare, in G. Guzzardi (edited by), Persona e mercato nella società digitale, Napoli, 2024, p. 11. 121 EU Commission, Reflection Paper. Towards a sustainable Europe by 2030, cit., point 3.2.1, p. 29. 122 H. Hassoun et al., Exploring the role of green and Industry 4.0 technologies in achieving sustainable development goals in food sectors, in Food Res. Int., Vol. 162(Pt B), 2022. 453 WATER GOVERNANCE AND RIGHT TO FOOD
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