scholarly journals Transitioning towards Organic Farming: Perspectives for the Future of the Italian Organic Wine Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2815
Author(s):  
Francesca Varia ◽  
Dario Macaluso ◽  
Ida Agosta ◽  
Francesco Spatafora ◽  
Giovanni Dara Guccione
Keyword(s):  
International Markets ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
The Future ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Dynamic Perspective ◽  
National Certification ◽  
Wine Sector ◽  
Organic Wine

In recent years, after the publication of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and the labelling of organic products, all stakeholders have been considering threats and opportunities in the development of the organic food and beverage sector. The aim of the study outlined in this paper was to analyse the development prospects of the Italian organic wine sector in light of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) environmental and climate objectives. Specifically, the study focussed on applying a System Dynamics Approach (SDA) and a Network Analysis in order to explain how the most relevant social–economic determinants of the national organic wine sector are in all likelihood influencing the hoped-for shift from conventional to organic production. Such conversion appeared to be worth exploring because, despite the increasing global demand for organic wine, the economic effects on the entire system are still somewhat unclear from a dynamic perspective. The results of the study clearly demonstrated that public policies and regulatory actions at the national and European level will continue to be very influential for the future of the national organic wine system. Different development pathways, such as groups of operators and the adoption of the new national certification system for the sustainability of the entire wine supply chain, should be undertaken by Italian “small wine operators” in order to gain international markets.

The Future of Global Great Power Competition after the Coronavirus

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-92
Author(s):  
Burhanettin Duran
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
International System ◽  
Radical Change ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
World War ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
The Future ◽  
Policy Agendas ◽  
The U.S

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the domestic and foreign policy agendas of all countries have been turned upside down. The pandemic has brought new problems and competition areas to states and to the international system. While the pandemic politically calls to mind the post-World War II era, it can also be compared with the 2008 crisis due to its economic effects such as unemployment and the disruption of global supply chains. A debate immediately began for a new international system; however, it seems that the current international system will be affected, but will not experience a radical change. That is, a new international order is not expected, while disorder is most likely in the post-pandemic period. In an atmosphere of global instability where debates on the U.S.-led international system have been worn for a while, in the post-pandemic period states will invest in self-sufficiency and redefine their strategic areas, especially in health security. The decline of U.S. leadership, the challenging policies of China, the effects of Chinese policies on the U.S.-China relations and the EU’s deepening crisis are going to be the main discussion topics that will determine the future of the international system.

scholarly journals The Italian Wine Sector: Evolution, Structure, Competitiveness and Future Challenges of an Enduring Leader

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenio Pomarici ◽  
Alessandro Corsi ◽  
Simonetta Mazzarino ◽  
Roberta Sardone
Keyword(s):  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Italian Wine ◽  
Diamond Model ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Wine Sector ◽  
European Policies ◽  
Average Size

AbstractThe Italian wine supply chain has performed well in recent decades both in terms of profitability and success on the domestic and international markets. This is despite the fact that it is fragmented in terms of products, prices and consumption context, and, in particular, despite the fact that it is characterised by an organisation that hinders the full exploitation of economies of scale. This paradox has not been investigated in literature. We propose several elements in support of the hypothesis that the Italian wine sector’s success is linked to favourable elements of the Porter Diamond Model (5 out of 6) but also to the “district” nature of a large part of the sector. The presence of numerous networks, some of which are formal and others informal, gives most Italian local production systems specialising in grapes and wine the characteristics of industrial districts, due to the local social capital that is stratified there. These networks include operators such as Cooperatives and Consorzi di Tutela, upstream and downstream industries and services, tourism, research and educational bodies. Such networks can overcome the weakness represented by the low concentration and small average size of the operators. To support this hypothesis, we analyse the historical evolution of the sector and its drivers, the structural features of the different phases of the wine chain (grape growing, winemaking, bottling and distribution), the market relationships within the chain and the national and European policies favouring the sector. This analysis also underlines the differences between the Italian sector and its competitors from the Old and New World.

Wine consumers’ reaction to prices, organic production and origins at the point of sale: an analysis of household panel data

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-273
Author(s):  
Isabel Schäufele ◽  
Ulrich Hamm
Keyword(s):  
Stated Preference ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
High Price ◽  
Price Sensitivity ◽  
Price Setting ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Quality Signal ◽  
Organic Label ◽  
Organic Wine

AbstractPrice premiums are considered as major purchase barriers for organic products and therefore may prevent organic market growth. For wine, however, prices take a double and conflicting effect: they also serve as quality signal for consumers. Therefore, it is of high relevance to examine if price is a major barrier for organic wine as well.Even though many studies already examined price behavior for organic wine through surveys and experiments, it is still to be clarified how consumers’ react to price changes in a real market context. So far, no study analyzed consumer preferences for organic labeled wine in daily shopping situations. Through the analysis of the GfK household panel—a high-frequency data set of extensive population coverage—implications for price setting and price promotions in different market segments can be given.In contrast to previous studies, consumers’ overall price sensitivity was found to be low for organic wine and consumers’ preferred organic over conventional wine. The effect of price as quality cue or purchase barrier and the effect of an organic label on consumers’ behavior varied between price categories. Organic wine was valued highest in the low-price category, whereas no price premium for the organic label was examined in the high-price segment. Price sensitivity was extremely high for organic wine in the low-price segment, while price functioned as quality signal in the premium segment for organic and conventional wine similarly.This study verified previous stated preference studies on organic wine through the analysis of actual purchase data. Moreover, new insights for price setting in different price categories were generated through the examination of a large amount of disaggregated data on single consumer purchases.

scholarly journals OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC GRAPES AND ORGANIC WINE THROUGH THE RATIONAL USE OF EU STRUCTURAL FUNDS AND FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE WINE SECTOR

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 591-598
Author(s):  
A. Miteva
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
National Program ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Funds ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Wine Sector ◽  
Eu Structural Funds ◽  
Organic Wine ◽  
Certified Organic

Over the last ten years, there has been a global steady increase in the production and consumption of organic products, in particular wines produced from certified organic raw materials. The purpose of this article is to present the regulatory framework for the production of organic grapes and organic wine and the possibilities for developing their production through the use of EU structural funds and funds from the National Program for the Development of the Wine Sector

Work and Workers in International Markets

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S. Ahlquist
Keyword(s):  
International Political Economy ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Labor Standards ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
Policy Relevance ◽  
Political Orientations ◽  
Supply Chain Governance ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Globalized World

Four “problems” drive the International Political Economy (IPE) literature on work and workers in a globalized world: the economic determinants of workers’ political orientations; the role and future of labor unions; the regulation and governance of international supply chains; and migration. There remain walled gardens in the IPE literature on labor that inhibit productive exchange but the literature on supply chain governance and labor standards stands out for its policy relevance and active collaboration among scholars from different IPE traditions. The chapter concludes with reflections on how the implicit definition of “problems,” as opposed to explicit normative claims might not be “first best.”

Networks Collaboration in Wine Sector SME

2020 ◽  
pp. 1136-1156
Author(s):  
Maria João Sousa Lima ◽  
Luísa Cagica Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Industry Structure ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Product Characteristics ◽  
Wine Production ◽  
Wine Sector ◽  
Wine Region

Collaboration between companies, especially for SMEs, can increase their ability to compete in new global markets. The emergence of new wine-producing countries over recent decades allows to evaluate its impact on the performance of a collaborative supply chain in countries with wine production tradition. This chapter describes the collaboration in the interface wine-grower/wine maker in a Portuguese wine region (Setúbal Peninsula). It reveal that intensification of collaboration between wine companies could increase their competitiveness in the domestic and the international markets, due the benefits it endorses. It also exposes some factors that stand out as conditioners to the operationalization of a deep collaboration, restricting it to just a few activities. The results of a case study performed suggested that the wine industry structure and the product characteristics are factors that negatively influence the intensity and the extension of collaboration. Trust is the intangible element that stands out as critical to the intensity of collaboration.

How Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Democracy?

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Lauri Rapeli ◽  
Inga Saikkonen
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Governance ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Democratic Institutions ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
The Future ◽  
Established Democracies

In this commentary, we discuss some possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in both established and newer democracies. We expect that the pandemic will not have grave long-term effects on established democracies. We assess the future of democracy after COVID-19 in terms of immediate effects on current democratic leaders, and speculate on the long-term effects on support for democratic institutions and principles. We also discuss possible implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global trends in democratic backsliding. We predict that, in the short term, the repercussions of the pandemic can aggravate the situation in countries that are already experiencing democratic erosion. However, the long term economic effects of the pandemic may be more detrimental to non-democratic governance.

scholarly journals Benefit Optimization of Short Food Supply Chains for Organic Products: A Simulation-Based Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blanka Tundys ◽  
Tomasz Wiśniewski
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Simulation Methods ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains

Creating alternative supply chains can help increase economic and social benefits for all beneficiaries of the supply chain. Alternative short supply chains for organic products are considered when seeking optimal scenarios to obtain the highest profit for producers, with maximizing profit being one of the main reasons for taking up business within this type of supply chain strategy. The aim of this study was to clarify the ideas of short food supply chains (SFSCs) and the organic production of food products and to indicate how economic benefits can be achieved in individual markets. The identified research gaps include the lack of a strong theoretical basis, as well as the lack of empirical studies concerning the multi-objective optimization of the economic effects of producers using computer simulation methods. However, the aim of this research was to identify the activities within such structures that can produce economic effects and influence the competences and soft relationships between the organizations participating in the chains. The adopted research methods included a critical analysis of the literature and the use of information technology tools and computer simulation. We found that computer simulation methods can lead to better decisions (to increase manufacturer benefits) regarding how to service selected markets within the SFSC. The most important limitations are the small territorial scope of the research and the consideration of only three of the most frequently purchased and manufactured products in Poland. This study was a pilot study, which will be developed further by the authors, from both a territorial and product point of view.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ENTERPRISES

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Kubiv S. ◽  
Fedyuk V.
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Future ◽  
High Level ◽  
Exhaustive List

The development of foreign economic activity in the conditions of protectionist measures in the domestic markets of Ukraine is one of the main directions of increasing the level of competitiveness of domestic enterprises in the agricultural sector. Entering markets with a high level of competition and the widespread use of modern technologies creates opportunities for new experience and knowledge, which can be key factors in the success of the enterprise in the future. The foreign economic activity of Ukrainian enterprises in the agricultural sector is characterized by high potential for further development, however, in the current and retrospective perspective does not show effective trends for rapid growth in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and use a number of scientifically sound proposals that logically follow from the results of the analysis and take into account the national characteristics of doing business in a high level of economic and political instability. The article analyzes the dynamics of export-import operations in the field of agricultural products, formed a classification of factors influencing the development of this industry, and which, unlike others, is based on the impor-tance of these factors, which allows to build an exhaustive list of those factors. whose impact is insignificant and taking into account those whose impact cannot be ignored, as they can play a crucial role in ensuring a certain level of success of domestic agricultural enterprises in international markets. This made it possible to formulate the author's proposals to improve the process of selecting alternative factors for assessing the foreign economic activity of enterprises in the agricultural sector in international markets. Based on the analysis of the dynamics of export-import operations in the agricultural sector, a classification of factors influencing the development of this industry was formed, which, unlike others, is based on the importance of these factors, which allows us to build an exhaustive list of those factors. which are insignificant and taking into account those whose impact cannot be ignored, as they can play a crucial role in ensuring a certain level of success of domestic agricultural enterprises in international markets.Keywords: competitiveness, foreign economic activity, agrarian enterprises, classification of factors, methodical and applied tools. Розвиток зовнішньоекономічної діяльності в умовах дії протекціоністських заходів на внутрішніх ринках України являється одним із головних напрямків підвищення рівня конкурентоспроможності вітчизняних підприємств аграрного сектору. Вихід на ринки з високим рівнем конкуренції та поширеним використанням сучасних технологій створює можливості для здобуття нового досвіду і знань, які можуть бути ключовими факторами успішності підприємства у майбутньому. У статті проведено аналізування динаміки експортно-імпортних операцій у сфері сільськогосподарської продукції, було сформовано класифікацію факторів, які впливають на розвиток цієї галузі, і яка на відміну від інших, базується на врахуванні вагомості цих чинників, що дозволяє побудувати вичерпний їх перелік відкинувши ті фактори, вплив котрих є не суттєвими та врахувавши ті з них, чий вплив не можна ігнорувати, оскільки вони можуть відігравати вирішальну роль у забезпеченні певного рівня успішності вітчизняних підприємств аграрної сфери на міжнародних ринках.Ключові слова: конкурентоспроможність, зовнішньоекономічна діяльність, підприємства аграрної сфери, класифікація факторів, методико-прикладний інструментарій.

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