Essays about: "agri-food chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words agri-food chain.

  1. 1. The new Italian take on food sovereignty : a discourse analysis of food sovereignty in different contexts

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Diana Gafur; [2024]
    Keywords : food sovereignty; discourse theory; discourse analysis; chain of equivalence; nodal point; La Via Campesina; Italian Government; sustainability;

    Abstract : This research is investigating the Italian Government’s use of the food sovereignty discourse. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the semantic term and how its meaning changes in different contexts. Food sovereignty was originally coined by the “peasant movement” called La Via Campesina. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Exploring Financing Preferences and Member Utility in Cooperatives -A Case Study of Nordic Agri-food Cooperatives

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Theodor Hult Berényi; Robin Johansson; Karl Olhede; [2023-09-01]
    Keywords : Financing preference; cooperative; economic downturn; agri-food industry.;

    Abstract : The economic uncertainty of 2022/2023 has presented several financial challenges. High inflation and rapidly increasing interest rates have caused modern and unaccustomed corporations to experience recessive conditions, challenging them to acquire the skills necessary for effective navigation during an economic downturn. READ MORE

  4. 3. Challenges in Adopting a Circular Economy model in Born-Sustainable Micro and Small Enterprises. Study on Food-Tech sector in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alejandra Fernandez Castaneda; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Sustainability; Food-tech; Circular food system; Born-Sustainable; Food-tech ecosystem; Sweden; Entrepreneurship.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The agri-food system has driven economic development and supported the growing population, but it has also significantly contributed to greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, the system is vulnerable and faces challenges that hinder innovation and sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Life Cycle Assessment of organic and conventional conserved crushed tomatoes for the Swedish market

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Manuela Inglese; [2022]
    Keywords : tomato; crushed tomato; supply chain; carbon footprint; energy use;

    Abstract : The current global food system has been identified as responsible for a large part of global environmental impact, and the environmental impact of agriculture has significantly increased mainly due to its production practices and activities included in the entire product supply chain. The tomato supply-chain has an important role in the global agri-food industry, identifying California, Italy, China, Spain, Portugal and Turkey as the leading producers globally, and Italy and Spain among the main exporters of tomato products in Europe. READ MORE

  6. 5. Value capturing through business model adaptations to sustainability : case studies from the primary production stage of the Swedish agri-food supply chain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Mohammadreza Dehghannejad; [2021]
    Keywords : business model innovation; value creation; value capture; supply chain; conventional farmers; organic farmers; Lantmännen;

    Abstract : Incomplete competition in the agri-food supply chain is a concern for many weaker actors, such as farmers. This qualitative study is done to develop an understanding of how business model innovation in farm businesses changes farmers’ perceived satisfaction with supply chain value capture. READ MORE