Benchmarking of the United Kingdom's and Hungary's Fresh Produce Import Supply Chain, Focusing on Food Safety and Quality

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
József Lehota ◽  
Csaba B. Illés
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
Food Safety And Quality

Opinions on Fresh Produce Food Safety and Quality Standards by Fresh Produce Supply Chain Experts from the Global South and North

2015 ◽  
Vol 78 (10) ◽  
pp. 1914-1924 ◽  
Author(s):  
LIESBETH JACXSENS ◽  
SIGRID VAN BOXSTAEL ◽  
JESSICA NANYUNJA ◽  
DANIE JORDAAN ◽  
PIETERNEL LUNING ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
The Other ◽  
Food Standards ◽  
Private Standards ◽  
European Union Legislation ◽  
Food Safety And Quality

This study describes the results of an on-line survey of fresh produce supply chain experts who work with producers from the Global North (n =41, 20 countries) and the Global South (n =63, 29 countries). They expressed their opinion using 1 to 5 Likert scales on several items related to four types of food safety and quality standards and legislation: Codex Alimentarius standards, European Union legislation, national legislation, and private standards. The results reflect the different circumstances under which the Southern and Northern producers operate in relation to the local organization, regulation, and support of the sector; but they also indicate similar challenges, in particular, the challenge of private standards, which were perceived to demand a higher implementation effort than the other three types of standards. Private standards were also strongly perceived to exclude Southern and Northern small- and medium-scale producers from high-value markets, whereas European Union legislation was perceived to strongly exclude, in particular, small- and medium-scale Southern producers. The results further highlight concerns about costly control measures and third-party certification that are required by downstream buyers but that are mostly paid for by upstream suppliers. Food standards are seen in their dual role as a catalyst for implementation of structured food safety management systems on the one hand and as a nontariff barrier to trade on the other hand. The results of the survey also pointed up the advantages of enforcing food safety and food quality standards in terms of knowledge spillover to noncertified activities, increased revenues, and improved food safety of delivered produce. Survey results highlight the importance of technical assistance and support of producers by governments and producer cooperatives or trade associations in the implementation and certification of food standards, along with increased awareness of and training of individuals in food protection practices to ensure food safety.

A multi-stakeholder perspective on the adoption of good agricultural practices in the Thai fresh produce industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (9) ◽  
pp. 2234-2249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rungsaran Wongprawmas ◽  
Maurizio Canavari ◽  
Chutima Waisarayutt
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
Good Agricultural Practices ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors hindering the adoption of good agricultural practices (GAPs) in the Thai fresh fruit and vegetable industry from the perspectives of key stakeholders in different tiers of the supply chain up to consumers. Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interviews were carried out in Bangkok and nearby cities. The key informants were experts, governmental authorities, producers, distributors, exporters, and consumers. A qualitative content-summarising approach was used to analyse the interview transcripts. Findings – Stakeholders perceived the credibility of national GAP (Q-GAP) standards implemented in the Thai domestic market as low, due to a lack of reliable verification and traceability and because the system is managed by governmental bodies. Consumer demand could drive the market of safe produce, but retail stores are the main influencers of producers’ adoption of GAPs in domestic markets. Research limitations/implications – The findings are based on a small group of Thai fresh produce industry players and consumers who operate mainly in an urban context. Practical implications – The paper provides relevant information for policy makers and industrialists to find appropriate strategies to sustain GAPs in Thailand. Stakeholder awareness of food safety issues and information provision are crucial. Originality/value – This is the first in-depth study of stakeholders’ perceptions of GAP implementation in the Thai fresh produce supply chain as the industry is currently transitioning from a commodity market to a quality/safety-oriented market. The results raise important issues regarding GAP adoption, food safety certification, and labelling in Thailand.

scholarly journals Food safety management and risk assessment in the fresh produce supply chain

2017 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 012020 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Jacxsens ◽  
M Uyttendaele ◽  
P Luning ◽  
A Allende
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Fresh Produce

Food safety standards in the fresh produce supply chain: advantages and disadvantages

2015 ◽  
pp. 379-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Uyttendaele ◽  
L. Jacxsens ◽  
S. Van Boxstael ◽  
K. Kirezieva ◽  
P. Luning
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Food Safety Standards

scholarly journals Interactions between Microbial Food Safety and Environmental Sustainability in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1655
Author(s):  
Francisco López-Gálvez ◽  
Perla A. Gómez ◽  
Francisco Artés ◽  
Francisco Artés-Hernández ◽  
Encarna Aguayo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
Chain Structure ◽  
Microbial Safety ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Produce Safety ◽  
Use Of Resources

Improving the environmental sustainability of the food supply chain will help to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This environmental sustainability is related to different SDGs, but mainly to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). The strategies and measures used to improve this aspect of the food supply chain must remain in balance with other sustainability aspects (economic and social). In this framework, the interactions and possible conflicts between food supply chain safety and sustainability need to be assessed. Although priority must be given to safety aspects, food safety policies should be calibrated in order to avoid unnecessary deleterious effects on the environment. In the present review, a number of potential tensions and/or disagreements between the microbial safety and environmental sustainability of the fresh produce supply chain are identified and discussed. The addressed issues are spread throughout the food supply chain, from primary production to the end-of-life of the products, and also include the handling and processing industry, retailers, and consumers. Interactions of fresh produce microbial safety with topics such as food waste, supply chain structure, climate change, and use of resources have been covered. Finally, approaches and strategies that will prove useful to solve or mitigate the potential contradictions between fresh produce safety and sustainability are described and discussed. Upon analyzing the interplay between microbial safety and the environmental sustainability of the fresh produce supply chain, it becomes clear that decisions that are taken to ensure fresh produce safety must consider the possible effects on environmental, economic, and social sustainability aspects. To manage these interactions, a global approach considering the interconnections between human activities, animals, and the environment will be required.

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