This paper aims at comparing the innovative potential of leading food processing companies inemerging and developed economies. We asked ourselves how the clearly differing economicand social conditions of two areas that are only comparable in terms of their number ofinhabitants (about 16 to 18...

The present paper aims to give insight into critical issues contributing to the successful building of viable and sustainable regional netchains, focussing on chain governance mechanisms (coordination mechanisms, quality management systems, information systems) and social embedding. It uses...

This paper aims at comparing the innovative potential of leading food processing companies in emerging and developed economies. We asked ourselves how the clearly differing economic and social conditions of two areas that are only comparable in terms of their number of inhabitants (about 16 to...