Essays about: "agri-food industry"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words agri-food industry.
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1. 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 institutionenAbstract : 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
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2. Managing testbeds for accelerating a sustainable transformation of the agri-food system : a multiple case study about the management of two Swedish testbeds for digital farming technologies
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Digital farming technologies are predicted to contribute with solutions to some of the grand challenges the agri-food sector is currently facing, such as feeding a growing population, ensuring food safety and improving sustainability performance in food production. While testbeds are identified as important sites where digital technologies are developed, a paucity of research considers the management of testbeds for digital technologies in the food and farming sector. READ MORE
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3. Life Cycle Assessment of organic and conventional conserved crushed tomatoes for the Swedish market
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : 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
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4. Value Stream Mapping as a Basis for Waste Removal in the Agri-Food Industry
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Background: The case company is a Swedish family-owned business, operating in the agri-food industry. Their philosophy is to develop, produce, and sell frozen products from the vegetable kingdom with a focus to be organic and convenient. READ MORE
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5. Perceptions of eco-labelling among the Swedish food sector : a Q-study to identify challenges and incentives among food processors, retailers, and label organisations
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Eco-labelling is a promising approach to promote sustainable consumption. Despite a growing concern for the environmental consequences of food production, the use of eco-labels has remained low. READ MORE