Survival strategies of producers involved in short food supply chains following the outbreak of COVID‐19 pandemic: A Hungarian case study

Recent literature has highlighted the importance of testing the sustainability performances of supply chains. Nevertheless, this field of research is still in its early stages, in particular with reference to short food supply chains (SFSCs). This research analyzed producers’ and consumers’ perception of the economic, social and environmental sustainability of two SFSCs of a specific quality of cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano PDO) placed in two different contexts: the first is a rural area in the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park mountains and the second is a peri-urban area in Parma surroundings, both in Italy. The case study also analyzed the carbon emissions of shopping for Parmigiano Reggiano at dairy shops. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies were employed to achieve the aims of the present study. For producers in both areas, the SFSC is a successful strategy to sell a part of their output in their own outlets, gain reputation, reduce costs and at the same time increase their levels of self-esteem. Product quality is the biggest factor attracting consumers to the outlet; moreover, it is associated with trust in the producers and the idea of combining “leisure with pleasure”. However, the environmental impact of the consumers’ purchase activities is a drawback.

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Resilience and Digitalization in Short Food Supply Chains: A Case Study Approach

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13115913 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 5913

Author(s):

Rosario Michel-Villarreal ◽

Eliseo Luis Vilalta-Perdomo ◽

Maurizio Canavari ◽

Martin Hingley

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chains ◽

Food Supply ◽

Potential Role ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Major Barrier ◽

Food Supply Chains ◽

Short Food Supply Chains ◽

Resilience Capabilities

The interest in short food supply chains (SFSCs) has grown significantly in the last decade, notably in respect of their potential role to achieve more sustainable food chains. However, a major barrier to achieving sustainable supply chains is the uncertainty associated with supply chain activities. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the different resilience capabilities that SFSCs possess and the potential role of digital technologies as enablers of SFSCs’ resilience. Using a case study research approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted in two SFSCs in Mexico. Collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings suggest that SFSCs possess the supply chain resilience (SC resilience) capabilities investigated here, namely flexibility, redundancy, collaboration, visibility and agility. A key finding is the importance of low-cost digital technologies (including freeware and social media) that can support flexibility, collaboration, visibility and agility. These findings raise important implications for SFSCs actors exploring opportunities to improve their collective resilience. This study expands the current literature by proposing a conceptual framework that summarizes a wide variety of strategies that support SC resilience capabilities in the context of SFSCs.

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Crowdfarminga Public-Private Crowdfunding Campaign to Finance Sustainable Local Food Systems — a Case Study of Short Food Supply Chains in Madrid

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.4005151 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Mario González Azcárate ◽

Isabel Bardají ◽

Jose Luis Cruz‐Maceín

Keyword(s):

Supply Chains ◽

Food Supply ◽

Food Systems ◽

Local Food ◽

Local Food Systems ◽

Food Supply Chains ◽

Short Food Supply Chains

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Short food supply chains – a growing movement. The case study of the Viseu Dão Lafões Region

Open Agriculture ◽

10.1515/opag-2020-0077 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 806-816

Author(s):

Maria Lúcia Pato

Keyword(s):

Supply Chains ◽

Food Supply ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Well Being ◽

Point Of View ◽

Food Supply Chains ◽

The One ◽

Training Programmes ◽

Short Food Supply Chains

AbstractIn spite of the increasing attention being paid to short food supply chains (SFSCs), research in the area is still scarce, particularly in Portugal. Thus, based on a case study in Viseu Dão Lafões Region (VDLR), we intend to identify and discuss (emphasizing potentialities and constraints) the movement of SFSCs in the region. This case study is based on document analysis and interviews with agrifood baskets’ promotors. On the one hand, the results show the wide variety of SFSCs that exist in the region and the emergence of new forms of SFSCs like the agrifood baskets. On the other hand, the empirical research also emphasizes the environmental, economic, and sociocultural benefits of SFSCs that will have a positive impact on the well-being of producers, consumers, and/or on the whole region. However, the interviews have also exposed a (certain) limitation in terms of communication and marketing that may constraint these initiatives. From a practical point of view, it became clear that producers must do their best to develop their communication and marketing strategies; from a political point of view, local authorities should provide the necessary assistance to help implement training programmes and develop suitable communication and marketing skills.

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Kurze Ketten im Lebensmittelbereich

Standort ◽

10.1007/s00548-021-00704-y ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gesine Tuitjer

Keyword(s):

Supply Chains ◽

Food Supply ◽

Food Supply Chains ◽

Short Food Supply Chains

ZusammenfassungShort Food Supply Chains (SFSC), also kurze Wertschöpfungsketten im Lebensmittelbereich, sind ein verbreiteter Ansatz in der Regionalentwicklung – im ländlichen wie auch im städtischen Kontext. Aufgrund der Breite des Konzeptes sind empirische Belege für die regionalen Auswirkungen von kurzen Ketten jedoch uneindeutig und ihrem konkreten Aufbau stehen teilweise große Herausforderungen gegenüber. Im vorliegenden Text werden Direktvermarktung, Regionalvermarktungsinitiativen und regionalisierte vertikale Wertschöpfungsketten behandelt. Der Text fasst Ergebnisse einzelner Fallstudien zusammen, die zwischen 2015 und 2019 in 6 ländlichen Kreisen durchgeführt wurden. Im Text werden Herausforderungen für die Entwicklung dieser kurzen Ketten skizziert und mögliche Chancen aufgezeigt. Der Ausbau von alternativen Vermarktungswegen kann beispielsweise durch Infrastruktur im Bereich der Lagerung und Logistik unterstützt werden. Ein weiteres zentrales Ergebnis stellt die Notwendigkeit von Netzwerkvermittlern dar, die Kooperationen zwischen Produzenten innerhalb einer Region entlang vertikaler Wertschöpfungsketten begleiten bzw. initiieren.

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The Behavior of Dairy Consumers in Short Food Supply Chains during COVID-19 Pandemic in Suceava Area, Romania

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13063072 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 3072 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ioan Sebastian Brumă ◽

Codrin Dinu Vasiliu ◽

Steliana Rodino ◽

Marian Butu ◽

Lucian Tanasă ◽

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Keyword(s):

Supply Chains ◽

Food Supply ◽

Distribution System ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Emerging Market ◽

Buying Behavior ◽

Food Supply Chains ◽

Short Food Supply Chains ◽

Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

In Romania, there is an emerging market of dairy products delivered through short food supply chains. Although this distribution system has existed since the communist period, and even though more than three decades have passed since then, the market fails to be mature, subject to taxation, or achieve a high diversity in terms of dairy categories, with a consolidated marketing culture that has significant effects on the regional socio-economic environment. The aim of this study was to observe whether the Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) crisis has influenced consumer behavior regarding dairy products delivered directly from producers in Suceava County, Romania. The research is based on a survey conducted between April and May, 2020, and the analysis relies on both quantitative and qualitative methods (namely, anthropological and ethnographic). From the provided responses, it a change was observed in the future buying behavior on short food supply chains, in a positive sense. One of the key findings was that family represents the main environment for passing on the values that influence the buying behavior. Another key finding was that the behavioral changes on the short food supply chains exert pressure on their digital transformations.

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