The aim of the article is to evaluate the position in global value chains (GVCs) of food processing industries in the Visegrad countries (V4; Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia) between 1995 and 2018. To identify the intensity and forms of integration in GVC of these industries in each country...

Dependence on imports increases the risk of global price volatility, particularly in the event of disruptions to international trade. Furthermore, global price fluctuations-often beyond the control of local governments-exacerbate domestic price volatility. The rice supply chain in East Java...

This report provides a detailed analysis of the supply chains of key food commodities inAfrica and sheds light on how transport deficiencies affect production, distribution, and imports and ultimately, food security across the continent. While many studies have been carried out to explain the...

Purpose This study analyzes what type of influencer - microcelebrity or microinfluencer - is best suited to promoting healthy food brands and how that influence depends on consumers' healthy lifestyles. Design/methodology/approach An empirical study with a real healthy food brand was developed...

Malnutrition poses significant challenges to African food systems. Addressing these challenges requires synergistic strategies informed by a comprehensive understanding of consumers' food preferences and characteristics, which necessitates the identification of more homogeneous consumer groups....

Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a format for provisioning food, usually vegetables, where consumers are involved, to various degrees, in the production process. In this study of survey data, we explore differences between CSAs in Norway and the UK in terms of organisational models and...

This study aims to expand the application of the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) technique based on expanded information on the alternatives from sub-alternatives. For this purpose, some initial information is collected at the sub-alternative level. Then, based on the scores obtained for...

The transition towards energy-efficient practices in the food supply chain (FSC) is essential for addressing the dual imperatives of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their food choices, their willingness to support...

This is a special issue of the EFSA Journal dedicated to EFSA's Fellowship Programme (EU-FORA). It brings together the risk assessment pursuits of the fellows and the work programmes they were engaged in during the seventh cycle of the Programme.

EIT Food is a knowledge and innovation community established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in 2016. The EIT is Europe's largest innovation ecosystem offering education, innovation and business creation services to solve global challenges. EIT Food was launched with...

ENOUGH aims to decarbonise the food sector by 2050 through innovative technologies and detailed sector roadmaps. The project demonstrates energy-efficient refrigeration, renewable energy integration, and heat recovery, delivering practical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the...

Monitoring income distribution in the bioeconomy and food system is necessary to understand their contributions to socioeconomic development and inform related policies. This report proposes a set of replicable methodologies for the inclusion of income distribution indicators within the...

Climate risks are worsening and threaten food and nutrition security and global food markets. This report explores how shocks, food price policies, and food trade affect Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) in an era of changing climate. It aims to guide policy responses to climate change's...

This study analyses the barriers hindering the implementation of sustainable supply chain practices within the food industry while proposing effective mitigation strategies. Employing an extensive literature review as a foundation, the study utilizes the Pythagorean fuzzy Delphi approach to...

Objective: This study aims to assess the role of the relationship between organizational strategic intuition, which serves as a mediator, and entrepreneurial orientation, which serves as a moderator. This will help us better understand how digital transformation leads to sustainable operation...

The changes in market structures in post-socialist economies have led to a significant increase in interest in the dynamics of corporate concentration and its broader socio-economic impacts. This study aimed to assess Hungary's food industry over a 30-year period (1993-2022), with a primary...

There remains a lack of theoretical understanding regarding the effects of smart systems on people's eating habits. Furthermore, few empirical studies have comprehensively analyzed the impact of smart food systems on users, considering the users' environmental orientation. To address this gap,...

This research aims to determine the utilization levels of local products and the challenges and opportunities of creating a recognizable food-centered cultural identity based on collaborative networks developed between agriculture and tourism. This has the potential to strengthen collaborative...

This Handbook is intended to act as a reference for those agri-food producers planning for, or in the process of entering, the Vietnamese market. This Handbook provides step-by-step guides on entering the agri-food market in Vietnam including relevant information such as analysis of the...

A robust food traceability system is crucial for ensuring seamless information fow within supply chains. While the current centralised approach, typically led by a supply chain leader, facilitates information exchange, it faces signifcant limitations, such as prolonged tracing processes and a...

The food industry faces complex challenges in managing supply chains, significantly affecting operational performance and costs. This paper explores the critical factors influencing the efficiency of food supply chains, such as product perishability, seasonality, climate change, and high...

The development of a sustainable food system involves the coordinated efforts of all actors in the value chain. In this context, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices of companies play a key role, being closely related to their economic and financial resilience. The study uses...

Changes in consumer behaviour are shaping food industry strategies, and a broad analysis of the specialised literature is needed to provide a holistic view of trends in consumer behaviour trends. This article aims to identify the research directions in the field and the trends that could shape...

Given the increasing popularity of veganism in recent years, this article highlights the health, ethical and environmental considerations in changing dietary style and promoting sustainable food consumption, answering questions about the related motivations for vegan dietary adoption. The...

This study explores market opportunities for sustainable products, using functional wafers with added malt-used grains, a by-product of the fermentation industry, as a case study. Unlike other research focused on the use of by-products in food, this study adopts an integrated approach,...

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...

Eating behavior of students is a major concern given the prevalence of chronic diseases associated with unhealthy food preferences, such as ultra-processed foods, which are characterized by wide availability, extensive marketing and advertising efforts and affordable prices. At the same time,...