The Italian food industry in the era of the TTIP negotiate

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (8) ◽  
pp. 1930-1945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Banterle ◽  
Alessia Cavaliere ◽  
Elisa De Marchi
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Production Structure ◽  
Bipolar Structure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Economic Trends

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus, first, on the analysis of recent trends of the European and Italian food industries, and, second, on the possible implications that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiate can exert on the Italian agri-food system. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on an in-depth analysis of current economic trends, characteristics of production structure, and the trade balance of Italy-USA commercial relationship in the context of EU market. The main advantages and disadvantages that can be derived from the TTIP negotiation are pointed out. Findings – The analysis of the Italian food industry highlights a very fragmented production structure characterized by the coexistence on the market of a small number of big companies and a large number of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Such bipolar structure constitutes a constraint to internationalization and limits the quantities of exportable products. The TTIP can represent an opportunity for the Italian food small businesses. On the other hand, the main disadvantages are related to the agricultural raw materials market. Originality/value – The study offers an in-depth analysis of the main features of the Italian food industry and of its role in international agri-food trades, describing the scenario that could be opened by the TTIP negotiation.

Operationalising resilience in tropical agricultural value chains

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Aboah ◽  
Mark M.J. Wilson ◽  
Karl M. Rich ◽  
Michael C. Lyne
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Food System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Citation Network ◽  
System Level ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Stakeholder Interactions

Purpose The analysis of the concept of resilience in supply chain management studies mostly focuses on the downstream side of the value chain and tacitly assumes an unlimited supply of raw materials. This assumption is unreasonable for agricultural value chains, as upstream disruptions clearly have a material impact on the availability of raw materials, and indeed, are a common source of supply problems. This paper aims to present a framework for the operationalisation of the concept of socioecological resilience in agricultural value chains that incorporates upstream activities. Design/methodology/approach A citation network analysis was adopted to review articles. A conceptual framework is then advanced to identify elements of resilience and indicators relevant to tropical agricultural value chains. Findings There are limited studies that assess resilience in the food chain context. Flexibility, collaboration, adaptability and resourcefulness are key elements for assessing resilience at the individual chain actor level. However, the paper argues that adaptability is the relevant element for the assessment of resilience at an aggregate food system level because it considers the alteration of a system’s state of resilience. Practical implications The proposed framework and propositions accommodate stakeholder interactions in the value chain and could serve as a tool to guide the assessment of resilience in agricultural value chains. Originality/value This paper is one of the few to extend resilience to cover the socioecological interaction aspects for supply chains that yield the raw materials needed for continuity in channel-wide value creation processes.

Influence of copyright exceptions and limitations on access to information in Kenya, Ghana and Uganda libraries

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 565-577
Author(s):  
Magdaline Wanjiru Mungai ◽  
Selikem Sebuava Dorvlo ◽  
Asaph Nuwagirya ◽  
Marlene Holmner
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Exceptions And Limitations ◽  
Improve Access

PurposeCopyright exceptions promote access to information by users without breaching copyright. This research paper reviews copyright exceptions in Kenya, Ghana and Uganda and how they influence access to information in libraries. Objectives were to find out the implications of copyright exceptions in Kenya, Ghana and Uganda; advantages and disadvantages of copyright exceptions for libraries; and recommend best practices of copyright exceptions.Design/methodology/approachThis is a desktop research reviewing empirical literature and incorporating authors' experiential knowledge in their information profession. Authors have interrogated copyright exceptions in their home countries' copyright acts, policy documents and peer-reviewed articles on copyright and information access. They analysed the documents as stated to deduce key recommendations regarding ideal copyright exceptions.FindingsThe study established that copyright exceptions do not always improve access as intended because they are inadequate, ignoring key library functions. Major inconsistencies exist in the exceptions in these countries; key terminologies have not been defined; and the concept is not well understood. Librarians lack sufficient knowledge on exceptions, hence lack self-efficacy in educating users. Kenya, Ghana and Uganda should improve and harmonize their copyright acts to cover key library functions.Originality/valueThis study provides in-depth analysis of historical and modern practices of copyright exceptions in the three countries revealing useful comparative insights. Previous studies looked at the issues from individual countries perspective.

Convergence of food systems: Kosher, Christian and Halal

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (9) ◽  
pp. 2313-2327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Tieman ◽  
Faridah Hj Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food System ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
World Population ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Production Approach

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate if religious food laws can provide answers to current issues with the food systems. Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides a discussion of the dietary and food system principles from a Judaism, Christianity and Islamic perspective for the design of a more sustainable and healthy food system. Findings – The commercialisation of the natural resources, industrial food production approach and consumerism is endangering the food security, health and environment. Current industry practices are not sustainable and do not comply with Jewish, Christian and Islamic scriptures. Kosher, Christian and halal food laws share common principles in prohibition of certain animals (like pig), prohibition of blood, role of fasting and animal welfare. As a change in the diet is the solution, there is a key role for the food industry to comply and for religious leaders to radically reduce meat consumption and food waste of its followers. Research limitations/implications – This viewpoint paper shows that religious food laws provide answers to current problems with the industrialised food production approach and consumerism. Practical implications – New food industry directives should convert meat-based to plant-based ingredients and additives; replace porcine by bovine sources; and emphasise on animal welfare to better serve the Jewish, Christian and Muslim consumer. Religious logos (kosher and halal) should incorporate nutrient profiling through a traffic light system to promote healthy food choice. Originality/value – Religious food laws are important for a big part of the world population (Jews, Christians and Muslims), which share many common principles. This study contributes to a better understanding of the commonalities and differences in these religious food laws.

Developing a government strategy to meet international standards of food safety across the hospitality industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam Al Yousuf ◽  
Eunice Taylor ◽  
Joanne Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Analysis

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify international best practice regarding food safety management across the food chain, with particular reference to hospitality businesses. It looks at the role of government strategy in the pursuit of a flexible approach that can be adapted and adopted by a diverse range of businesses. It is the first article in a Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes theme issue, presenting a comprehensive government strategy for improving food safety management standards across the hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approach – A summary of key literature is presented alongside an in-depth analysis of international guidance for governments attempting to promote the uptake of hazard analysis critical control point-based food safety management systems. It is set within the context of recent Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority initiatives. Findings – The management of food safety across all sectors of the food industry and prevention of food-borne diseases represent a major challenge worldwide. International guidance for governments has been produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), but few governments have the resources to implement this effectively. Within Abu Dhabi, a four-year project was launched to support the hospitality sector in meeting international best practice standards, following guidance from FAO and extensive international benchmarking. Originality/value – This article brings together a theoretical and practical discussion of how the government can facilitate international food safety standards within the hospitality industry, with a unique insight into a practical application of strategy development and implementation at government level. It will be of value to practitioners, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders involved in the food industry.

scholarly journals Identification of Risk Factors of Food Losses in Food Processing Plants

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 539
Author(s):  
Beata Bilska ◽  
Marzena Tomaszewska ◽  
Danuta Kołożyn-Krajewska
Keyword(s):  
Food Processing ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Food Losses

Losses take place along the entire food chain and they need to be analysed and monitored due to their impact on the development of the food sector. In addition to quantitative losses, irrational use of food contributes to the depletion of natural resources (e. g. water and energy) and poses a threat to the environment, constituting a barrier to sustainable development of the food sector. The aim of this study was to establish the causes and effects of food losses in food industry plants and to propose measures for their mitigation. The material for the study was data on losses gathered in six food industry plants located in Poland. The study was conducted on the basis of a survey. In the studied plants, 20 causes of losses were found. A fundamental role in food production is played by access to raw materials of appropriate quality. In any enterprise, the key factor responsible for the commission of errors is human. Food losses affect the food system and its balance in three dimensions: economic, social and environmental - due to the waste of resources used to produce food that is never eaten and due to greenhouse gas emissions. In summary, the risk of food losses must be prevented by eliminating any errors that may result in a product of inadequate quality characteristics.

After 12

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Surajit Ghosh Dastidar ◽  
Nitin Kumar Jain
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Business Majors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Graduate Entry ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
College Going

Title – After 12. Subject area – Entrepreneurship. Study level/applicability – The case is suitable for analysis in an undergraduate/graduate entry level course on entrepreneurship. It may also be taught in a course for non-business majors who are unfamiliar with basic business concepts. Case overview – Shrey Gupta and Manoj Agarwal were the co-owners of “After 12”, a food facility in the Dhanakwadi area of Pune, India. In only nine months, their food enterprise had become quite popular among the local college going crowd. They were doing brisk business and sales had picked up quite a bit in the last two months. They both were quite pleased with the progress of their business. However, in spite of increasing sales figures in the last few months they hardly generated any profits. The revenue they generated was completely spent on buying raw materials like vegetables and other food materials and the rest was used in the payment of utility bills and wages of the cook and the helper. They only had enough money to continue for another month or so. Both pondered about what is the way to proceed. What can be done to make it sustainable? How would they arrange the extra money to get them going? Should they close down “After 12”? Expected learning outcomes – The case will aid students to understand: how small businesses are started and may fail; the importance of researching your business idea; and SWOT analysis. Supplementary materials – Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes.

Late-mover advantages and disadvantages in China's futures market

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-191
Author(s):  
Qing Chang
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Futures Market ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Overall Design ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Catch Up

PurposeThis article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the late-mover advantages and disadvantages of China's futures market.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reviews the establishment and evolution of China's futures market via historical and comparative analysis, deeply analyzing the market's late-mover advantages and disadvantages.FindingsThe establishment and evolution of China's futures market as a late-mover enjoys benefits in overall design, pilot, and post-development. However, it also suffers disadvantages brought by institutional transformations, advantage enjoyment, catch-up strategies, and international integration.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to systematically explore the laws affecting the formation of the price system in China's futures market. The findings of this research provide important policy implications for the development of China's futures market and references for other developing countries.

scholarly journals Mobile Elements Harboring Heavy Metal and Bacitracin Resistance Genes Are Common among Listeria monocytogenes Strains Persisting on Dairy Farms

mSphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Castro ◽  
François P. Douillard ◽  
Hannu Korkeala ◽  
Miia Lindström
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Resistance Genes ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Mobile Elements ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Strategies

Animal-derived raw materials are an important source of L. monocytogenes in the food industry. Knowledge of the factors contributing to the pathogen’s transmission and persistence on farms are essential for designing effective strategies against the spread of the pathogen from farm to fork.

Carpooling: travelers’ perceptions from a big data analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 554-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Vincenza Ciasullo ◽  
Orlando Troisi ◽  
Francesca Loia ◽  
Gennaro Maione
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Big Data Analysis ◽  
Web Crawler ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
One Year

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of the reasons why people use or do not use carpooling. A further aim is to collect and analyze empirical evidence concerning the advantages and disadvantages of carpooling. Design/methodology/approach A large-scale text analytics study has been conducted: the collection of the peoples’ opinions have been realized on Twitter by means of a dedicated web crawler, named “Twitter4J.” After their mining, the collected data have been treated through a sentiment analysis realized by means of “SentiWordNet.” Findings The big data analysis identified the 12 most frequently used concepts about carpooling by Twitter’s users: seven advantages (economic efficiency, environmental efficiency, comfort, traffic, socialization, reliability, curiosity) and five disadvantages (lack of effectiveness, lack of flexibility, lack of privacy, danger, lack of trust). Research limitations/implications Although the sample is particularly large (10 percent of the data flow published on Twitter from all over the world in about one year), the automated collection of people’s comments has prevented a more in-depth analysis of users’ thoughts and opinions. Practical implications The research findings may direct entrepreneurs, managers and policy makers to understand the variables to be leveraged and the actions to be taken to take advantage of the potential benefits that carpooling offers. Originality/value The work has utilized skills from three different areas, i.e., business management, computing science and statistics, which have been synergistically integrated for customizing, implementing and using two IT tools capable of automatically identifying, selecting, collecting, categorizing and analyzing people’s tweets about carpooling.

Innovation in agro-food chain

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Caiazza ◽  
Tiziana Volpe ◽  
David Audretsch
Keyword(s):  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Food System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Perspective

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a new perspective on innovation in agro-food industry. Innovations in the agro-food industry depend on multiple forces interacting with each other under specific rules to create new ways to deal with social or economic processes. The relevance of this topic for the whole economy leads the authors to investigate main drivers of innovation in agro-food system. Design/methodology/approach – The authors provide a framework that considers the role of policies, actors and activities for innovation in the agro-food industry and tests its validity on the Campanian tomato sub-system. Findings – The authors’ framework applied to Campanian tomato sub-system shows the role of institutions, actors and activities in promoting innovation in agro-food system. Originality/value – The paper offers a new perspective on innovation in agro-food industry.

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