scholarly journals Characteristics of value based organic food chains: two cases from Slovenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Jernej Prišenk ◽  
Andreja Borec
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Input Data ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Business Relationships ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Methodological Approaches

In the literature the value based food chains express two main characteristics: business relationships among strategic partners interacting in the supply chain are based on a written set of values and food products are differentiated from similar food products (Stevenson, 2009). To verify the first part of the definition the analysis of two organic food chains were carried out. For the analysis of business relationships and food quality communication in the food chain two different methodological approaches were used. For collecting the input data semi-structured interviews of various stakeholders were performed. The results of the analyzed case studies show the characteristics of value based food chains could be broader and more complex if some additional perspectives were considered.

scholarly journals Disorders, Vulnerabilities and Resilience in the Supply Chain in Pandemic Times

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Catarina Ferreira ◽  
Catarina Cardoso ◽  
Mariana Travassos ◽  
Mariana Paiva ◽  
Micaela Pestana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Additional Pressure ◽  
Potential Problems

The economic and social environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional pressure on supply chains because they now have more pressure to develop and adapt to a context of economic constraint. Delays in the supply chain can bring consequences such as the lack of food products by retailers, transporters and manufacturers. Thus, this study aims to examine the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic in small- and medium-sized food companies in the central region of Portugal, identifying potential problems and pointing out the respective solutions. For this purpose, the study uses a qualitative methodology through semi-structured interviews. It was found that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not have a codified supply chain and that generally, these companies have a minimal budget, which requires a constant search for new suppliers that represent a reduction in costs. Moreover, most of the companies surveyed faced unexpected challenges, such as a lack of alternative suppliers. The present paper is original because it studies the supply chain in SMEs in the food sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it allows the ascertainment of practical suggestions for these companies to improve, as well as contributing to the clarification of the literature on the supply chain in times of crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Preliminary Research about Producers’ Perceptions of Relationship Quality with Retailers in the Supply Chain of Organic Food Products in Croatia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13673
Author(s):  
Dušanka Gajdić ◽  
Željka Mesić ◽  
Kristina Petljak
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Preliminary Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Due to insufficient research on the relationships in the supply chain (SC) of agri-food products, and especially organic food products, the main goal of this study was to examine the perceptions of organic food producers about the importance of collaboration and trust to their performance in the organic food SC. An analysis of previous research has concluded that the important categories of relationship quality (RQ) are the following: appropriate inter-organisational collaboration, effective communication, mutual exchange of information, resource sharing (physical, financial, human, and organisational), willingness to share risks, transparency between partners, relationship quality and commitment, and the presence of trust between partners in the SC. An empirical study based on in-depth interviews was conducted on a sample of six organic food producers in Croatia. The results indicated that the producers’ perceptions of the impact of collaboration and trust on overall performance differs depending on the length of the collaboration with retailers, the types of products, and the percentage of overall sales they sell through retailers. The results of this research can serve as an information base for all stakeholders in the SCs of organic products by encouraging them to participate in activities that will strengthen trust and collaboration as a prerequisite for increasing SC organic food performance.

scholarly journals Ekologizacja rolnictwa w aspekcie polityki finansowego wsparcia

2018 ◽  
Vol 18(33) (3) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Brodzińska
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Products ◽  
International Federation ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Ecological Awareness

The aim of the article is to recognize the process of greening of the agriculture in Poland in terms of worldwide development tendencies and the policy of financial support under the CAP. Analyses were conducted using statistical data from the International Federation of Organic Agriculture – IFOAM, the Institute of Organic Farming Research - FIBL and the Main Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agricultural and Food Products – GIJHARS. Analyses showed that the process of greening of the agriculture is proceeding at different speeds on individual continents, but it is in Europe that both the area of cultivation and the market for organic food products is rapidly growing. In Poland, the implemented policy of financial support has a major impact on the process of greening of the agriculture, and the success of this process depends on the market strengthening of ecological farms (increase in commodity and shortening the food supply chain) and building ecological awareness of consumers.

scholarly journals Problems of functioning and directions of agro-food chains development in the conditions of turbulence strengthening

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
O.O. Varchenko
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Association Agreement ◽  
Stage Of Development

The article substantiates scientic and methodological approaches and principles of distribution, formation, effectiveness, effciency of functioning and development of agri-food chains. It is determined that agro-food chains have acquired the most significant economic and social importance for the inclusion of small producers in the processes of practical production cooperation, which prompted the requirements related to the specifics of the technology of production of finished food products. The main factors that provoke the emergence of extremely contradictory and diverse phenomena in the development of agri-food chains include: globalization of international relations, intensification of turbulent phenomena and processes in the world economy, the entry of advanced countries to new economic frontiers. For the current stage of development of the national economy, the practical implementation of one of the key objectives of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union was of paramount importance. For the purpose of periodic audit of HACCP-certified food processing enterprises, the specified structure of business entities that ensure the production of finished food and other products is highlighted. These calculations show that in 2018 in Ukraine the producers of agricultural raw materials were 49550 farms/enterprises and 23822 natural personsentrepreneurs who are oficially registered and represent the primary link in the food chain. The next link in the agri-food chain are processors of raw materials of primary production, which in Ukraine in 2018 were 5872 enterprises and 10845 individual entrepreneurs, of which 157 enterprises and 1016 sole proprietors produce non-food products. The analysis allows us to conclude that now the producers of food raw materials have the following situation: a) Àexible or simplified permanent procedures, certified (or tested) their facilities for compliance with the minimum requirements of basic programs; b) the second part, mainly FOPs and PF, continue to operate traditionally, ie without paying special attention to the time requirements for the implementation of systematic security procedures. It is established that in practice, some producers of food raw materials, with different levels of tightness, depth of processing and value creation, are already included in agri-food chains. Taking into account the objectively existing tendencies of spontaneous, at the initial stage mainly seasonal occurrence, and further deepening and strengthening of interrelations between actors, the hierarchy of formation and sustainable development of food chains is offered. Key words: agro-food chains, economic turbulence, agricultural raw materials, personal farms, processing and food enterprises, sustainable development, added value.

Commercio elettronico e fiducia: analisi preliminare del potenziale in filiere agro-alimentari internazionali

2009 ◽  
pp. 63-83
Author(s):  
Melanie Fritz ◽  
Maurizio Canavari ◽  
Nicola Cantore ◽  
Jivka Deiters ◽  
Erika Pignatti
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Cost Efficiency ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Wholesale Trade ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Management Processes

- Business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce is an innovative use of information and communication technologies (ict) and refers to the exchange of goods and related information between companies supported by Internet-based tools such as electronic marketplaces (also called electronic trade platforms) or online shops. It provides opportunities for cost-efficiency in supply chain management processes and access to new markets. With regard to the food sector with its chain levels input - agriculture - industry - retail - consumer, B2B e-commerce would take place in the exchange of food products between all levels except retail to consumer (business-to-consumer ecommerce). B2B e-commerce demonstrated to be able to bring key advantages and potentials for European consumers and the European food sector, for instance easier traceability, cost-efficiency in supply chain management processes, better competitiveness, lower transaction costs, etc. In recent years, the availability of sophisticated B2B e-commerce technology improved tremendously and the applications became more powerful, flexible, and user-friendly. However, the "European e-Business Market Watch" initiative from the Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry from the European Commission showed that only large multinationals exploit the potentials of B2B e-commerce. smes instead, which create the largest share of turn over in the European food sector and therefore create jobs and welfare in Europe, are reluctant to take up existing B2B ecommerce technologies into their supply or selling operations. Trust issues were identified as one of the factors hindering adoption of this new technology among smes. In this paper, different food chain scenarios with their transaction processes and risks regarding food quality and food safety and related trust elements are analysed and differences in trust in several European food chains need to be considered within the context of the existing scientific literature. We identify food chains with trans- European cross-border exchange of food and international food chains in order to analyse the transaction processes and typical risks regarding food quality and food safety. The analysis focuses on trans-European cross-border and international food chains with their chain levels (e.g. production to wholesale trade, wholesale trade to industry, or wholesale trade to retail). In particular, it regards the food categories meat, grains, fresh vegetables, and fresh fruits and the particular risks regarding food quality and safety along the chains. The results are useful to identify relevant trust issues within the food supply chains, which can be addresses by innovative and trust building features of the B2B e-commerce tools.JEL Codes: M15, M16Key words: e-commerce, transaction risks, trust, trade stream analysis

scholarly journals Halal integrity in the food supply chain

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Mei Soon ◽  
Mahmood Chandia ◽  
Joe Mac Regenstein
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose This paper argues that there is an absence of halal integrity within the conventional stages of a food chain. This paper adapts the understanding of the different stages and argues the need to develop a critical consciousness for halal integrity within the food chain to address the needs of the ever-growing Muslim consumers’ market. The purpose of this paper is to propose a definition of halal integrity using farm to fork and global food supply chain models. Design/methodology/approach The study includes a review of priori literature and media reports regarding cross-contamination of food products with haram (forbidden) components. This background will be used to conceptualise halal integrity using farm to fork and global supply chain models. Findings Different interpretations of halal – what is permitted and what is prohibited – exist for the different schools of Islamic legal thought and within the customs of different countries. In order to ensure that food production is embracive of the religious needs of the global Muslim customer market, this paper utilises the farm to fork and global supply chain models to foster a critical awareness of halal needs. Halal integrity should be clearly presenting the details of the halal status of the product and assuring that the requirements for halal as stated are met. Halal integrity not only deals with permitted and prohibited foods, but that the halal status of the food products (i.e. from raw materials until it reaches the consumers) should not be breached (i.e. no cross-contamination with haram products/methods and no ill intents). A formal definition of halal integrity has been proposed. Research limitations/implications The SWOT analyses serve as a guideline as the analysis done may be outdated as the environments are constantly changing. Originality/value This research although academic is meant to have a real value in improving the integrity of the halal food supply chain, providing value to the food industry, to countries that are concerned about this supply chain and to Muslim consumers. Halal integrity is crucial to the success of the emerging halal market.

scholarly journals Advanced Optical Technologies in Food Quality and Waste Management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Chauvin ◽  
Ray Duran ◽  
Stanley Ng ◽  
Thomas Burke ◽  
Kenneth Barton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Food Spoilage ◽  
Spectral Measurements ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Food Fraud ◽  
Contract Performance ◽  
Spectral Sensing

Food waste is a global problem caused in large part by premature food spoilage. Seafood is especially prone to food waste because it spoils easily. Of the annual 4.7 billion pounds of seafood destined for U.S. markets between 2009 and 2013, 40 to 47 percent ended up as waste. This problem is due in large part to a lack of available technologies to enable rapid, accurate, and reliable valorization of food products from boat or farm to table. Fortunately, recent advancements in spectral sensing technologies and spectroscopic analyses show promise for addressing this problem. Not only could these advancements help to solve hunger issues in impoverished regions of the globe, but they could also benefit the average consumer by enabling intelligent pricing of food products based on projected shelf life. Additional technologies that enforce trust and compliance (e.g., blockchain) could further serve to prevent food fraud by maintaining records of spoilage conditions and other quality validation at all points along the food supply chain and provide improved transparency as regards contract performance and attribution of liability. In this chapter we discuss technologies that have enabled the development of hand-held spectroscopic devices for detecting food spoilage. We also discuss some of the analytical methods used to classify and quantify spoilage based on spectral measurements.

scholarly journals Atrybuty żywności ekologicznej determinujące wybory konsumentów

2016 ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariola Grzybowska-Brzezińska ◽  
Małgorzata Grzywińska-Rąpca
Keyword(s):  
Food Quality ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Consumer Perception ◽  
Health Values ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Sensory Features ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Social Features ◽  
Nutrition Value

The aim of the research was to identify factors influencing consumer perception of organic food quality. The research concerned the consumers’ assessment of certain attributes (technological and market ones) of organic food products. The surveys were carried out in 2005, 2010, and 2013 among the inhabitants of northeast Poland. The main technological attributes indicated by the respondents were the nutrition value of the food and highly valued way of its production, ensuring limited use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals. In all analyzed periods the respondents valued sensory features of organic food, especially its natural taste. Market attributes of organic food that were identified during the study are the following: health values, place of purchase, producer’s logo, and price. Among the attributes of the organic products also their social features were presented.

Communicating imperceptible product attributes through traceability: A case study in an organic food supply chain

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Lindh ◽  
Annika Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Food System ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Product Attributes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Safety And Quality

AbstractCompanies in the food industry are driven to improve their traceability for several reasons. The primary reasons are food safety and quality. Another is the response to the increased interest among consumers in imperceptible product attributes such as organic, fair trade, dolphin-safe and non genetically modified (non-GMO). Such attributes are hard to distinguish and thus require generally enhanced traceability in order to verify their existence. This has led to an emergent area in which actors engage in gaining and maintaining traceability and communicating it to the consumers. This paper describes the relations between the actors in a supply chain (SC) in the field of organic food systems. It examines the objectives each actor has for gaining and maintaining traceability throughout the SC. The focus on organic relates to the challenge for the companies to ensure this imperceptible product attribute throughout the entire food system. A single case study was conducted in an organic food system providing organic ice cream products. The data collection included semi-structured interviews, observations, a review of internal documents and a survey among the participating companies. The findings illustrate and elaborate on the objectives companies have for engaging in traceability. The objectives identified are divided into three categories: food safety and quality, managing the SC and internal resources and communication with consumers. The survey confirms the results from the interviews that all actors want to engage in traceability. They prioritize the objectives differently, however. The study highlights the value of close relations between the actors when addressing consumer concerns regarding product and process characteristics, such as the imperceptible organic attribute.

scholarly journals AGRI-FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION THROUGH THE SWOT ANALYSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Mariantonietta Fiore ◽  
Rimantas Stašys ◽  
Giustina Pellegrini
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Supply Chain Optimization ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Flexibility ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Swot Matrix

Over the last decade, agri-food chain has been changing rapidly in order to cope and face new global challenges. The key problem of the research is to find the possibilities to increase modern agri-food chain flexibility and adaptability to the needs and the requirements of all the stakeholders within the chain steps. The aim of the research is to create a conceptual agri-food supply chain optimization model and based on it define key characteristics for the selected agri-foods. A SWOT matrix has been developed in order to highlight the several aspects of four agri-food chains: wine, cereal, fruit and vegetables, and oil olive. The research results outline opportunities, strengths, weaknesses, and threats of a strategic management through the structure and characteristics of each chain by giving a deeper understanding.

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