CURRENT CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BEST PRACTISE IN FOODSTUFF PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION CHAIN: FOCUS ON CEE COUNTRIES

Corporate social responsibility is a concept responding to climate change, environmental problems and the needs of stakeholders. Business makes an effort to act in the changing conditions, thus adapting to the expectations of the stakeholders and following the principles of sustainable economic development and social responsibility. One of the changes taking place in the current economic and social world is the change in the demographic structure of the population. The subject of the ageing population is often discussed, usually as a negative aspect in the context of changes in the pension system, health care costs or the employment conditions of older people. The principles of corporate social responsibility, such as social inclusion, anti-discrimination, and facilitating access to products and services create the basis for the development of the economy, focused on the use of the purchasing potential of older people. Thus, the perception of the demographic changes in this context becomes the ground for the formation of perspective solutions and the development of the silver economy. This model of the economy can be understood as a system which is based on adapting the production and distribution of products and services to older people. The main aim of this article is to present the challenges for companies in terms of the problems connected with an ageing population, as well as to present the main features of the concept of the silver economy in the context of corporate social responsibility. Moreover, considering the development of the silver economy, characteristics of older people as consumers should be taken into account. In this context, there are many stereotypes associated with the activities of the elderly. The article also notes the profile of potential customers of the silver economy, with a particular emphasis on the approach of the elderly to innovation, tradition and a broadly understood sense of security.

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Status of Some Food Quality Prevalent in Niger: A Review

Modern Applied Science ◽

10.5539/mas.v13n6p135 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 135

Author(s):

Issoufou Amadou ◽

Halima Oumarou Diadie ◽

Oumarou Samna Soumana ◽

Abdourahamane Balla

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Food Safety ◽

Food Quality ◽

Food Production ◽

Food Poisoning ◽

Food Borne ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Distribution Chain ◽

Good Quality Control

Food safety considers all risks, chronic or acute, that can make the food harmful to the health of the consumers. Many food-borne hazards come from the lack of hygiene throughout the chain of processing and distribution. The purpose of this work is to address food safety problems as perceived by the consumers in Niger through traditions, stories and experiences. The food produced and consumed in Niger has been the source of collective or individual food poisoning due to the lack of good quality control. Each actor in Niger’s food production and distribution chain bears responsibility to take the necessary steps to ensure that the products placed on the market do not pose a risk to the health of consumers.

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Life Cycle Assessment for Conventional and Organic Agro-Foods Ecological Footprint

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Agriculture ◽

10.15835/buasvmcn-agr:5201 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 67 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Iuliana VINTILA

Keyword(s):

Co2 Emissions ◽

Distribution System ◽

Ecological Footprint ◽

Pelagic Fish ◽

Organic Production ◽

Meat Production ◽

Low Co2 ◽

Conventional Production ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Distribution Chain

The present paper research compares the Ecological Footprint (EF) of conventional and organic agro-foods in relation with the carbon emissions generated in the production and distribution chain. The conventional production system were found to have a EF value in average with 50% higher than in organic processing, mainly due to the agricultural and packing procedures. The lowest CO2 emissions were found for organic cereal production (1.15gha/t in rye case). Pork meat production is less emission intense than chicken, which is more environmentally favorable than lamb and beef. The reducing of EF in case of organic production is in the range of 1,05 (potatoes)-1,89 (tomatoes) times in vegetables case, 1.15 (rye)–2.23 (wheat) in cereals case, 1.03(chicken)-1.93(turkey) in meats case and dramatically more in case of sea foods 1.64 (shrimps)-5.9. Pelagic fish species such as herring or mackerel with low CO2 emissions register the highest reducing of EF in case of organic conversion of production and Eco-friendly distribution system.

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Contribution to improve dried meat (Kilishi) quality using an adapted hygrometer

Journal Of Agrobiotechnology ◽

10.37231/jab.2020.11.1.182 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Amadou Issoufou ◽

Oumarou Diadie Halima ◽

Samna Soumana Oumarou ◽

Balla Abdourahamane

Keyword(s):

Relative Humidity ◽

Ambient Temperature ◽

Food Production ◽

Acceptable Level ◽

Microbial Load ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Distribution Chain ◽

Natural Drying

It is a most for each actor in Niger’s food production and distribution chain bears responsibility to take the necessary steps to ensure that the products placed on the market do not pose a risk to the health of consumers. Traditional kilishi products in Niger have evolved from natural drying. This study was aimed to determine the relative humidity of the kilishi in contribution to improve its quality. Three varieties of kilishi (ja, fari and rumuzu) samples were analyzed, using an adapted hygrometer at ambient temperature. The results revealed that from the reading of adapted hygrometer 78±1.42% of relative humidity for the kilishi ja; 62±1.83% for kilishi rumuzu and 53±0.67% for kilishi fari. The kilishi ja level of humidity (78%) found was higher than the normal which is 60 to 65%. The relative humidity results indicated that the evaluation on the kilishi varieties was an indicator of degree of dryness leading to improve its quality. It is therefore recommended that strict aseptic measures and proper drying should be observed during the production of kilishi in order to reduce the microbial load to an acceptable level.

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Occurrence of Human Enteric Viruses in Shellfish along the Production and Distribution Chain in Sicily, Italy

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10061384 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 1384

Author(s):

Giusi Macaluso ◽

Annalisa Guercio ◽

Francesca Gucciardi ◽

Santina Di Bella ◽

Giuseppina La Rosa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Real Time ◽

Food Chain ◽

Enteric Viruses ◽

Enteric Virus ◽

Retail Stores ◽

Rt Pcr ◽

Effective Measure ◽

Monitoring Programs ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Distribution Chain

Contamination of bivalve mollusks with human pathogenic viruses represents a recognized food safety risk. Thus, monitoring programs for shellfish quality along the entire food chain could help to finally preserve the health of consumers. The aim of the present study was to provide up-to-date data on the prevalence of enteric virus contamination along the shellfish production and distribution chain in Sicily. To this end, 162 batches of mollusks were collected between 2017 and 2019 from harvesting areas, depuration and dispatch centers (n = 63), restaurants (n = 6) and retail stores (n = 93) distributed all over the island. Samples were processed according to ISO 15216 standard method, and the presence of genogroup GI and GII norovirus (NoV), hepatitis A and E viruses (HAV, HEV), rotavirus and adenovirus was investigated by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (real-time-RT PCR), nested (RT)-PCR and molecular genotyping. Our findings show that 5.56% of samples were contaminated with at least one NoV, HAV and/or HEV. Contaminated shellfish were sampled at production sites and retail stores and their origin was traced back to Spain and several municipalities in Italy. In conclusion, our study highlights the need to implement routine monitoring programs along the whole food chain as an effective measure to prevent foodborne transmission of enteric viruses.

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Towards Impact of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on Shelf-Life of Polymer-Film-Packed Food Products: Challenges and Sustainable Developments

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings11121504 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 1504

Author(s):

Krzysztof Czerwiński ◽

Tomasz Rydzkowski ◽

Jolanta Wróblewska-Krepsztul ◽

Vijay Kumar Thakur

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Polymer Film ◽

Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽

Gas Mixtures ◽

Modified Atmosphere ◽

Significant Information ◽

Household Level ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Distribution Chain ◽

Selection Of

In this article, we report in detail the use of protective gases to extend the shelf-life of polymer-film-packed foodstuff and reduce the most typical bacteria and microorganisms that negatively affect the quality and lifetime of a given packaging. This article provides significant information about the most important advantages of using protective gases and examples of gases or gas mixtures which can be used for almost every kind of foodstuff depending on the application. We also discuss how protective gases change the level of microorganisms in food using gases and how the shelf-life of food can be enhanced using correct gases or gas mixtures. The article also provides imperative information on the selection of correct protective gases for specific applications, especially for food production, to preserve against the most typical threats which can appear during the packaging or production process. Packaging innovations can reduce the environmental impact of food and polymer packaging waste by prolonging products’ shelf-lives and by reducing waste along the production and distribution chain and at the household level.

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Analyzing Seasonality in Hydropower Plants Energy Production and External Variables

Engineering Proceedings ◽

10.3390/engproc2021005015 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Eralda Gjika ◽

Lule Basha ◽

Aurora Ferrja ◽

Arbesa Kamberi

Keyword(s):

Energy Production ◽

Early Warning Systems ◽

Warning Systems ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Average Temperature ◽

Hydropower Plants ◽

External Variables ◽

Different Types ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Distribution Chain

This study is focused on energy production in Albania which involves different types of infrastructure at the various points of the energy production and distribution chain, as well as monitoring and early warning systems. At a time of rapid climate change, estimating the appropriate dimensions and design of such infrastructure and systems becomes crucial. The main objective is to analyze the seasonality pattern and main external climacteric factors, such as precipitation, average temperature, and water inflow. This work deals with the seasonality patterns of climacteric factors affecting energy production and considers different statistical learning methods for prediction.

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Dirtgirlworld: Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Consumption in the World of Children's Television Programming

Media International Australia ◽

10.1177/1329878x1214500105 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 145 (1) ◽

pp. 29-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sue Ward

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Identity Formation ◽

Ethical Consumption ◽

Television Programming ◽

Goods And Services ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Material Goods ◽

Corporate Social

Discussions in the field of ethical consumption usually refer to the mainstreaming of ethical and environmental concerns that impact on consumer behaviour in the consumption of food and material goods, and in some cases to television programs (especially lifestyle and makeover programs) that acknowledge the environmentally concerned viewer by encouraging the consumption of goods and services that minimise environmental impact. These studies recognise the field of commodity consumption as an important site for thinking about practices of identity-formation and the construction of the self as a responsible, environmentally and ethically concerned citizen who makes politically based decisions in everyday practice. But rarely is a TV program itself presented as a green commodity produced with the intention to be ecologically and ethically sound in its branded identity. This article showcases the production and distribution of the preschool television program dirtgirlworld as a response by ecologically minded individuals to engage with the challenges of today's environmental crises. This is a case study that connects ethical consumption and corporate social responsibility with screen production and distribution. The central thrust of this article is to posit the example of dirtgirlworld as part of a global social movement towards a more ecologically sustainable existence. However, the suggestion here is that this case study also lends itself to much-needed conversation about how media studies can engage with our current ecological crises beyond the practice of eco-criticsm.

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Selected Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Industry Related to the Production and Supply of Energy

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14237965 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (23) ◽

pp. 7965

Author(s):

Mateusz Kurowski ◽

Katarzyna Huk

Keyword(s):

Corporate Governance ◽

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Level Of Use ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

Social Environmental ◽

The Many ◽

Corporate Social ◽

The Impact

The development of the economy is related not only to its benefits, but also its negative aspects. One of the negative impacts is the impact on the environment and society. Many types of industry and, in a narrower sense, of enterprises, adversely affect their surroundings. It is one of the many factors that has contributed to the growing popularity of the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR). It is important to balance business and industry with the environment and community impacts. This study presents selected aspects of corporate social responsibility, such as society, the environment, and corporate governance in relation to the industry responsible for energy production and distribution. This group includes the energy sector (mining oil, gas, consumer fuels, and energy equipment and services), the materials sector (metallurgy and mining), as well as distribution (gas, electricity supply, independent energy producers, and renewable energy). The aim of the article was to present the level of implementation of the concept of corporate social responsibility in enterprises responsible for the production and supply of energy. The article uses the analysis of the literature and the statistical analysis showing the level of use of the described concept in the analysed entities. It was based on an analysis of 1904 companies from 41 countries around the world. The article presents the level of implementation of the concept of corporate social responsibility in selected sectors, divided into three areas: social, environmental, and corporate governance. In each of them, the analysis was performed with regard to the selected, most important factors. In addition, an analysis of the described industry, in relation to the others, is presented, which shows the level of use of individual CSR aspects. Thus, it shows which criteria are followed by enterprises in their activities and indicates the real areas of CSR impact on companies.

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A Empirical Research on Retailer Perception on GST in Vellore District

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

10.35940/ijitee.b1104.1292s319 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2S3) ◽

pp. 419-421

Keyword(s):

Foreign Direct Investment ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Empirical Study ◽

Direct Investment ◽

Primary Data ◽

Research Use ◽

End User ◽

Cascading Effect ◽

Production And Distribution ◽

Distribution Chain

In this research use empirical study on retailer it show the supply chain of the production and distribution to end user to the collection of tax. Different slab rate are implemented by our government and also facilitate the foreign direct investment of retailers. ANOVA show the retailer perception about GST. The researcher use primary data collection to the retailer and collect the information directly as well as indirectly. The GST avoid cascading effect in the distribution chain and increase the tax payer

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