The globalization of food trade has needed robust traceability systems to ensure consumer safety, quality and sustainability product. By fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging responsible resource use, traceability plays a key role in protecting the environment and...

Globally, one-third of the food produced for human consumption globally is wasted, a figure projected to rise with increased food production. Collaborative efforts across food supply chains can mitigate post-harvest losses, playing a crucial role in enhancing food security. However, frameworks...

Measuring the contributions of the bioeconomy depends on the concept and method used. The concept of bioeconomy linked to biomass is widely used, and estimating the bio-based share in sectors, activities, or products is a limitation and a challenge. Therefore, the present study aims to propose a...

Fairness in agri-food supply chains receives increasing consumer, industry, and political attention but is currently under-conceptualized and lacks appropriate frameworks for measurement. Therefore, building on a theoretically grounded conceptualization of consumer dispositions toward fairness...

Conventional methods for assessing competitiveness capture a limited reflection of market adaptability. This limitation needs to be addressed in light of the volatile geopolitical context and shifting trade policies, which shape an environment in which resilience is a fundamental component of...

The objective of the research is the evaluation of the competitiveness of Serbia's exports in the agro-food trade with China, with the aim of deciding on the appropriate export strategy within the 2024 Serbia-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Export competitiveness diagnostics comprises...

Understanding the factors influencing consumer behaviour toward green agro-food products is crucial for shaping consumption habits in the interest of sustainable development. The conducted study expanded knowledge on sustainable consumption of green agro-food products by providing new insights...

Through its multiple applications such as traceability and optimization of the food supply chain, achieving food safety and reducing food waste or implementing smart contracts, blockchain technology is proving its usefulness in the food processing and distribution industry. Stimulated by the...

This research explores the changes in the food market and the challenges faced by supply chain actors in the context of emerging transformations. The central issue lies in understanding the impact of technological change, the pressures for sustainability, and the evolution of customer...

This paper provides evidence on the impacts of armed conflict and climate change on individual labor intensity. Based on pooled labor force survey, climate, and conflict event data from 21 African countries, we document that climate change and armed conflict can create a polycrisis: the negative...

The agricultural industry in Russia demonstrated a notable growth since 2010. Russian policymakers strive to further increase agricultural production and set new targets for the industry for the years ahead. While agroholdings are regarded as one of the main driving forces behind the recent...

This Knowledge Note presents two sets of analytical work to further our understanding of the links between public support in the agrifood sector and healthy diets. While the analytical work here is mostly suggestive, it paves the way for more in-depth research to unpack the relationship of...

The study investigated the determinants of adopting E-commerce among maize traders, focusing on the Savings Grains App. E-commerce implications on marketing effectiveness and the value co-creation opportunities were also analyzed. Primary data was sourced from 130 maize traders. Descriptive...

In the Philippines, children continue to face challenges in accessing healthy, sustainable diverse diets that provide sufficient nutrients for growth and development. This is especially critical given the importance of early developmental stages. The overall structure and functioning of the food...

This study aims to investigate agribusiness organizations' resilience in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, and its implications for sustainability.Using the Benchmark Resilience Tool model, a multi-case study examined three organizations representing different agribusiness supply chain stakeholders: a...

The rapid growth of live streaming e-commerce (LSEC) has revolutionized agricultural product sales, but the perishable nature of these products poses significant challenges to supply chain logistics. Logistics is vital to the agricultural products live streaming e-commerce supply chain. This...

El hambre y la desnutrición siguen siendo desafíos de desarrollo críticos en América Central. Desde 2020, han aumentado las tasas de inseguridad alimentaria moderada y grave en toda la región, mientras que los indicadores clave relativos a la nutrición en la primera infancia siguen siendo...

This study investigates the interrelationships between institutional frameworks, innovation ecosystems, and stakeholder coordination in enhancing the global competitiveness of Ethiopia's Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) in Yirgalem and Bulbula. A mixed-methods approach combining...

Background: Growing environmental concerns and the vulnerability of global supply chains to disruptions, such as pandemics, natural disasters, and logistical failures, necessitate the design of sustainable and resilient supply chains. Methods: A novel multi-period mixed-integer linear...

Agriculture is the primary sector sustaining the Indonesian economy. However, appropriate policies are also required to support the service sector. Therefore, this study aims to analyze two central policies: the impact of trade openness and the role of the service sector on agriculture and...

This paper investigates the impact of digital transformation on innovation within the agribusiness sector, both theoretically and empirically, through an examination of Chinese A-share agriculture-related listed companies spanning from 2011 to 2021. The findings suggest that digital...

In the European Union (EU), high-protein crops for animal feed are defined as those having a protein content ranging between 30% and 50%. These crops are crucial for meeting the nutritional needs of certain livestock, particularly poultry and pigs. The EU categorises its plant protein sources...

The agri-food ecosystem is responsible for the diversity of foods and drinks we consume every day. It comprises of different actors in the food supply chain - from farmers and fishers and its cooperatives, the food and drink industry, food retail and wholesale, food service and suppliers of...

This study is a part of a project "Comparative analysis of agricultural sectors and rural areas in the pre-accession countries: Agricultural policy developments, situation of the agri-food sector and economic context" funded by Directorate-General Agriculture and Rural Development of the...