In international food markets, voluntary traceability systems have increasedtheir role in guaranteeing high safety and … andstrengthen competitive advantage in both the national and international market.Voluntary traceability has significant … analysesthe effects of voluntary traceability on vertical co- ordination using a transaction costperspective. The analysis makes …

Since 2005, the implementation of a traceability system is mandatory to all European food chain operators. Thebalance … of costs to build and maintain the traceability system and benefits of traceability depends on the firm … and Menozzi (2005) mention that the cost of traceability is lower when firmsalready have a QMS in place. Moreover, US …

When a traceability system takes place, either when mandatory or voluntary, many questions arise that need to … paper was to simulate the effect on fresh Italian vegetables market of prices changedue to a newer traceability procedure … price elasticities as well as expenditure elasticities. Suchestimations are not strictly related with traceability because …

Food safety problems such as the BSE and dioxin crises focused attention on traceability systems and the certification … of such systems. This study analyzes the status and perspectives of traceability systems and certification schemes, and … reviews their potential costs and benefits. Results indicate that traceability and certification in meat supply chains …