Analysis of the ECVET situation and its implementation in the food sector in Ireland

2012 ◽  
pp. 143-156
Author(s):  
Ron Kelly ◽  
Mary Madden
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Economic Structure ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Economic Position

This article provides an analysis of the current performance and competitive position of the Irish food industry and its sectors, the economic structure and condition of the industry and the challenges influencing its performance and economic position. This article also provides a focus on the implementation of ECVET in the food sector.

Analysis of the ECVET situation in the United Kingdom and its Implementation in the Food Sector

2012 ◽  
pp. 123-141
Author(s):  
Sukky Jassi ◽  
Alison Pearson
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Economic Structure ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Economic Position ◽  
The Uk

This article provides an analysis of the current performance and competitive position of the UK food industry and its sectors, the economic structure and condition of the industry and the challenges influencing its performance and economic position. Moreover, this article focuses on the implementation of ECVET in the food sector.

THE POSITION OF PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN IN POLISH AGRI-FOOD TRADE

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (5) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Bułkowska
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Advantage ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Food Trade ◽  
Comparative Advantages ◽  
Import Restrictions ◽  
Structure Of Trade ◽  
Meat Sector

The aim of the paper is to present the position of meat and dairy industries in the Polish agri-food trade in 2010-2016. The paper analyzes the changes in the geographical and commodity structure of trade in selected products in relation to the entire agri-food sector as well as evaluates their competitive position based on the comparative advantage (RCA) indicator. Analyzes has shown that despite import restrictions, the meat sector is crucial for the Polish food industry. It corresponds to about 20% of exports and generates 1/3 of surplus in trade in agri-food products. The fastest growing sector in Poland is the poultry industry, which has gradually increased its comparative advantages in analyzed period.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF SMART SPECIALISATION IN IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE FOOD SECTOR IN POLAND

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 997-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Szwacka ◽  
Adam Miara
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Smart Specialisation ◽  
Financial Framework ◽  
Company Growth

Company growth depends on competitiveness and innovation, which are largely contingent on the scale and scope of research and development undertaken. In the new EU financial framework for 2014-2020, R&D funding is contingent on compliance with research planned with regional smart specialisations. The article reviews the literature on factors in competitiveness, as well as the importance of smart specialisation in shaping the development of the food sector in Poland. The main objective of the article is to present the role and importance of smart specialisation for companies in the food industry seeking to build a competitive position.

scholarly journals Potential application of gold nanoparticles in food packaging: a mini review

Gold Bulletin ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Paidari ◽  
Salam Adnan Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Microbial Load ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
The Past ◽  
Industry Applications

AbstractIn the past few decades, there have been remarkable advances in our knowledge of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and synthesizing methods. AuNPs have become increasingly important in biomedical and industrial applications. As a newly implemented method, AuNPs are being used in nanopackaging industries for their therapeutic and antibacterial characteristics as well as their inert and nontoxic nature. As with other NPs, AuNPs have privileges and disadvantages when utilized in the food sector, yet a significant body of research has shown that, due to the specific nontoxic characteristics, AuNPs could be used to address other NP flaws. In this mini review, we present synthesizing methods, food industry applications, and mechanisms of action of gold nanoparticles. Regarding the investigations, gold nanoparticles can play a major role to reduce microbial load in foodstuff and therefore can be implemented in food packaging as an effective approach.

scholarly journals Business Strategies in HR in Times of Crisis: The Case of Agri-Food Industry in Central Greece

Businesses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-50
Author(s):  
Konstantina Ragazou
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Central Greece ◽  
Internal Mobility ◽  
Modern Business ◽  
Mobility Training ◽  
A Company ◽  
Depth Interviews

Crisis, in whatever form it takes, is a challenge for modern business. The challenge lies in the fact that a company is prepared to balance the difficult conditions that are created, while preserving their business interest and efficiency. Thus, companies focus only on their perceived fixed bases, those that are in the internal environment such as the human capital. The need for better human resource management is more urgent than ever, and the burden on the business department is particularly great. The aim of this qualitative research is to highlight the strategies that were developed by agri-food companies in Greece and contribute to the maintenance and motivation of employees in the context of economic crisis. The methodology of this study is based on in depth interviews that were conducted in focus group discussion. Eleven companies from the agri-food sector in the region of Central Greece participated in the research. The executives highlighted three different strategies that were developed by agri-food companies in Greece, which focused on internal mobility, training and appraisal performance. Companies had to face different difficulties to use these strategies, but most of them proved that they can face their weaknesses and apply these strategies in a turbulent period like a financial crisis.

scholarly journals Assessing the Tendencies in the Production, Sales and Organization of Consumption of Food Products and Services

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (517) ◽  
pp. 308-315
Author(s):  
S. M. Sukacheva-Trunina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
Methodical Approach ◽  
Its Regions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Agriculture And Food

The article is aimed at forming a methodical approach to the assessment of tendencies in production, sales and organization of consumption of food products and services, which includes all the components of the food sector and allows to conduct a comprehensive assessment of tendencies in its development. The proposed methodical approach includes assessment of the status and dynamics of food supply to the population, assessment of the status and dynamics of indicators of agricultural enterprises, food industry, trade in foods, restaurant economy and assessment of the factors that influence the development of the food sector. The use of the proposed methodical approach allows to reasonably make decisions on the development of a strategy for the development of food sector enterprises. The conducted studies have shown that in Ukraine as a whole and in its regions in particular in recent years there have been positive tendencies in the production, sale and organization of consumption of food products and services. At this, sales of foods by enterprises of both agriculture and food industry is much higher than by retail enterprises of food products and restaurant enterprises, which indicates the sufficient provision with food products to the financially reliable demand of the population of Ukraine. Prospects for further research in this direction are the development of methodical instrumentarium for assessing the effectiveness of management of food sector enterprises, which will be adapted to modern conditions for the implementation of specific managerial decisions.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF FOOD INDUSTRY MARKUPS ON SECTORIAL BUSINESS CYCLE AND FOOD INFLATION IN POLAND

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Szczepan Figiel ◽  
Mariusz Hamulczuk ◽  
Justyna Kufel-Gajda
Keyword(s):  
Business Cycle ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Labor Share ◽  
Var Analysis ◽  
Cross Correlations ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Polish Economy ◽  
Food Inflation

The main goal of this paper was to examine relationships between markups, output, and food inflation in the Polish food sector in the period 2000–2013. Levels of the monopolistic markups were calculated as an inversed labor share in the output value with a modification regarding overhead labor, whereas value of production was used as an indicator of sectorial business cycle. In order to analyze the relationships in question such methods as cross-correlations, Granger test, and VAR analysis were employed. It turned out that markups have behaved procyclically regarding the sectorial business cycle, and can be regarded as a lagged indicator for output and as a predictor for food inflation. A positive impact of the markups on the food inflation is likely to be one of the reasons for relatively weak joint changes of output and inflation, what may affect responses of the Polish economy to the monetary policy measures.

scholarly journals Training requirements for agro-food industry in Portugal

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro D. Gaspar ◽  
Rita Pinheiro ◽  
Cláudia Domingues ◽  
Celestino Almeida ◽  
Teresa Paiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Training Strategy ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Market Trends ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Definition Of

Agro-food companies are aware that the technical and soft skills of their employees directly influence business performance and, consequently, improving those skills will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their companies. This paper presents the main results of the AgriTraining project “Training requirements for the agro-food industry". Activities in pursuit of the objectives of this project involved: (1) analysis of the training needs in the agro-food industry in Portugal; (2) analysis of the training provision and the training organizations; (3) analysis of market trends; (4) definition of a training strategy; and (5) adjustment and development of training strategies for the agro-food sector. This last activity comprised the development of training curricula, suitable for the food sector as a whole and adjusted for the specific needs of some traditional industries, in order to promote the development and competitiveness of the agro-food industry in Portugal. Such training curricula aimed to promote the uptake of innovative technologies and methodologies, increase the ability of agro-food industries to invest and take risks, and enable adoption of European Community standards for production and marketing. Gaps in training supply were identified and the training provision was updated according to the needs of the agro-food companies. It was determined that companies need and demand knowledge and innovation to increase their competitive position for internationalization purposes. It was possible to define a training strategy based on market-orientation for agro-food differentiation.

Strategies for the Development of New Products in the Spanish Agri-Food Industry

2014 ◽  
pp. 181-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silverio Alarcón ◽  
Luis González Polonio ◽  
Mercedes Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
New Products ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Large Firms ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Technological Cooperation ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Positive Results

The objective of this study is to identify the resources and strategies associated with the introduction of new products in the Spanish agri-food industry. The source of information used is the Encuesta sobre Estrategias Empresariales, ESEE (Survey of Business Strategies). From this survey, innovation inputs and outputs have been extracted for the years 2000-2008. The results show that the efforts made by firms to invest in capital goods, R&D, and ICTs produced positive results. Nevertheless, little use has been made of other innovation resources such as technological cooperation with other businesses and/or institutions in the Spanish agri-food industry, and greater efforts in this direction would improve its competitive position. Moreover, while SMEs have made important efforts in recent years to adopt ICTs, there still remains a big gap between them and large firms. The efforts being made could lead to improvements in competiveness due to the positive impact of ICTs on economic growth and on productivity.

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