Coopetition as an entrepreneurial strategy: focus on the wine sector

ABSTRACT Non-Saccharomyces yeast species are nowadays recognized for their impact on wine´s chemical composition and sensorial properties. In addition, new interest has been given to the commercial exploitation of non-Saccharomyces starter cultures in the wine sector. However, over many years, these yeast species were considered sources of contamination in wine production and conservation, mainly due to the high levels of volatile acidity obtained. The present manuscript systematizes 80 years of literature describing non-Saccharomyces yeast species isolated from grapes and/or grape musts. A link between each reference, the accepted taxonomic name of each species and their geographical occurrence is presented, compiling information for 293 species, in a total of 231 citations. One major focus of this work relates to the isolation of non-Saccharomyces yeasts from grapevines usually ignored in most sampling studies, also as isolation from damaged grapes. These particular niches are sources of specific yeast species, which are not identified in most other explored environments. These yeasts have high potential to be explored for important and diversified biotechnological applications.

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Entrepreneurial strategies for MNCs: A typology

The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation ◽

10.1177/1465750320983156 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 146575032098315

Author(s):

Poul Houman Andersen ◽

Linda Nhu Laursen

Keyword(s):

Organizational Context ◽

Research Question ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Theoretical Assumption ◽

Critical Dimensions ◽

Organizational Resistance ◽

Organizational Conditions ◽

Entrepreneurial Strategies ◽

Entrepreneurial Strategy ◽

Selection Of

This paper, responds to the recent calls in research, to address the theoretical underpinnings of entrepreneurial strategies in MNC’s. Today, a multiplicity of entrepreneurial approaches exists, cf. skunk work, bricolage, bootlegging. However, these exists in disparate literature, that provides limited oversight to managers in, that need to select between a manifold of different entrepreneurial strategies. Moreover, these approaches typically originate from a distinctively different organizational context, namely SMEs. Through a literature review we identify two important axiomatic assumptions concerning entrepreneurial strategies within the organizational conditions of MNCs. The first fundamental assumption concerns the organizational origin of such effort. The second theoretical assumption deals with how the entrepreneurial initiative can meet either organizational resistance or support. We synthesize these two dimensions into a two-by-two matrix, that provides an answer to our research question: what are the critical dimensions for entrepreneurial strategies in an MNC context? We then employ this typology to categorize predominant entrepreneurial strategies in current literature, to create a overview that can be used both for structuring the debate in the literature; as well as a basis to discuss important implicit assumptions, that should guide the selection of entrepreneurial strategy in a MNC context in practice.

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

Italian Economic Journal ◽

10.1007/s40797-021-00144-5 ◽

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.

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

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13052815 ◽

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.

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Consumer Taxes on Alcohol: Is the Wine Sector a Niche Within the Alcoholic Beverages?

Italian Economic Journal ◽

10.1007/s40797-021-00146-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Paola Corsinovi

Keyword(s):

Significant Role ◽

Alcoholic Beverages ◽

Great Contribution ◽

Complex Issue ◽

Specific Focus ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Wine Sector ◽

Complex Matter ◽

The Eu

AbstractAs alcoholic beverages play a significant role in social and economic contexts, the taxation of alcohol and its policy regulations are an inevitably complex matter. This note pays a small tribute to the great contribution made by Anderson (J Wine Econ 15(1):42–70, 2020), with a specific focus on the EU wine sector. This text is far from exhaustive but provides a starting block for a more in-depth analysis into this complex issue. Is wine a niche category within the alcoholic beverages sector? The question is provocative. This may be difficult and complex to answer, but this note provides some "food for thought".

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Broad background leadership teams and entrepreneurial strategy

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-11-2018-0225 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 25-27

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Leadership Teams ◽

Cutting Edge ◽

Content Type ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

Entrepreneurial Strategy ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Having broad-background leadership teams act positively in fostering both an entrepreneurial outlook and a greater ability to cope with the uncertainty often facing firms as they take their decisions. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Control Versus Execution: Endogenous Appropriability and Entrepreneurial Strategy

10.3386/w24448 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kenny Ching ◽

Joshua Gans ◽

Scott Stern

Keyword(s):

Control Versus ◽

Entrepreneurial Strategy

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The Evolution of Events in the Australasian Wine Sector

Tourism Recreation Research ◽

10.1080/02508281.2001.11081341 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 35-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Mike Beverland ◽

Darina Hoffman ◽

Michelle Rasmussen

Keyword(s):

Wine Sector

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Learning processes and job satisfaction in the Spanish wine sector

Personnel Review ◽

10.1108/pr-01-2015-0013 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 46 (3) ◽

pp. 624-643

Author(s):

Alfonso J. Gil ◽

Mara Mataveli

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Group Learning ◽

Structural Equations ◽

Learning Processes ◽

Organizational Size ◽

Measurement Scales ◽

Content Type ◽

Learning Groups ◽

Wine Sector ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationship between learning processes (LP) – group learning (GL) and training processes – and job satisfaction (JS), by taking into consideration the mediating role of organizational size (OZ) and employees’ educational level (EEL). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from the Spanish wine sector. The survey was addressed to the workers, and 230 valid questionnaires were obtained. The authors have proven their model of research through a model of structural equations, that is, by means of the partial least squares technique. Findings This paper proposes that LP play a significant role in determining the effects on JS, and OZ and EEL mediate the relationship between GL and JS. Research limitations/implications Owing to certain features of the sample and the use of measurement scales, the final results should be considered with caution. Further research in other contexts using qualitative methods is needed to validate these findings. Practical implications When seeking to improve employee JS, practitioners should take into account the link between LP and JS. It is especially necessary to consider the diversity in learning groups. Originality/value This paper provides an empirical analysis of the relationship between LP and JS and checks the mediation of OZ and worker education of workers between group learning and JS.

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