Domestic fruit supply stability is evaluated taking into consideration the dynamic interactions between production and consumption and testing the synchronization of the supply flow with the consumption demand. The statistical data series from the period 2002-2014 were used, and the forecast of...

Among the main factors that accentuate the decline of the fruit sector are the downward trend in the area of the fruit farms, their aggravated degree of aging, and the existence of many extensive farms. In addition, a generally valid problem at the agricultural level is the weak interest of...

Domestic fruit supply stability is evaluated taking into consideration the dynamic interactions between production and consumption and testing the synchronization of the supply flow with the consumption demand. The statistical data series from the period 2002-2014 were used, and the forecast of...

This paper characterizes the farmers of Petrolina-Juazeiro Polo depending on the adoption of strategies of product diversification to mitigate a variety of risks. To that end, were collected 173 observations and an econometric model, ordered logit, was applied to identify factors that influence...

To raise awareness among policymakers and health practitioners about unhealthy diets, this document examines dietary patterns in selected Latin American countries using household surveys. The analysis shows that a large percentage of households in the countries examined have inadequate diets....

Previous studies have shown that organically produced food has lower risks of pesticide contamination than food that is not organically produced. However, organically produced food is not entirely free of pesticide residues. A large, high-quality U.S. Department of Agriculture database reports...

Studies have shown that adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables is vital to sound health. Eating vegetables and fruits appears to keep the brain young and prevent mental decline due to ageing. In Nigeria, many studies on fruit and vegetable consumption concentrated on adult population but...

There is increasing recognition that firms, who engage in co-operative long-term partnerships, improve the operation of the supply chain as a whole for the mutual benefit of all parties involved. However researchers have suggested that the degree of partnership that develops between a buyer and...

The absence of a social and economic development paradigm, both in Croatia and the Slavonia and Baranja region (SliB), has caused a serious setback in economic and social development compared to of the most successful transition countries. Without fundamental changes it will take several decades...

Chemical contamination of fresh produce through pesticide spraying is considered a minor risk for consumer health. As a result, a high proportion of safety controls may be delegated to the private sector by public agencies. Private control is even greater when fresh produce is sold to...

In order to respond to modern market demands and stringent fiscal and labour rules, the nowadays farms are shifting more and more to small enterprises. At the present days the supermarkets chains are the main sales channel with still increasing rule, so only farms organized in bigger production...

En matière de sécurité sanitaire, les règles qui gouvernent la production et le commerce des aliments sont de plus en plus contraignantes. Dans le cas des pesticides utilisés en agriculture, leurs effets potentiellement négatifs sur la santé a conduit le législateur à réglementer la...

In most competitive fresh fruit and vegetables chains, growers are faced with the need to comply with the requirements of increasingly safety demanding customers. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices have become a true solution for small scale growers that could not afford the cost of a...

Pesticide safety management at the production/shipping level is a costly transaction between a farmer and a buyer. Within the safety-demanding global market, a frequent solution adopted to comply with end customer requirements is to allocate monitoring and decision rights to the shipper. Our...

The article analysis specific features of functioning of the domestic fruit market and reveals prospects of its development. The article conducts a forecast of the domestic fruit market situation and reveals specific features of its development. It identifies necessary areas for planting fruit...

In this paper, we analyzed in detail elements of the marketing mix of fruit and vegetables, therefore this product, price, distribution, promotion and people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, after seven years of liberal market within CEFTA. Each element of the marketing mix is analyzed for the most...

Difficult and long-term process of transition which the Republic of Serbia went through in the last more than twenty years, globalization, wars and embargo in the nineties of the 20th century and finally, world economic crisis that began in 2008 have contributed to changes in standard of living,...

The imbalances in bargaining power between the contracting parties in the food supply chain have drawn much attention, also from policy makers. The European Commission is committed to facilitate the restructuring of the sector by encouraging the creation of voluntary agricultural producer...

The study focuses on the transport of vegetable and fruit produce from Mindanao, a major food producing area, to particular regions in Luzon and Visayas to meet increasing market demands. The estimated gravity model showed the key determinants of interregional trade. Economic growth in both...

Der Schweizer Agrar- und Lebensmittelmarkt gilt als stark abgeschottet. Im Wesentlichen garantieren tarifäre und nicht-tarifäre Handelshemmnisse den Absatz von Schweizer Agrarerzeugnissen auf dem Inlandmarkt. Jedoch wird von höchster politischer Ebene das Ziel angestrebt, den Schweizer Agrar-...

This article explores the effect of EU regulation on baby food products. A large number of medical studies have shown that pesticides and contaminants contribute to various health problems including cancer, lung disease or reproductive, endocrinal and immune system disorders. They also agree...

In many developing countries plastic bags are a significant environmental problem. This is particularly true in the city of Delhi, which faces rapid development with un-matched and inadequate waste management systems. To address this problem, the government of Delhi passed a blanket ban on the...

It has only been a few years since the private standard GlobalGap has been introduced in the Malagasy lychee value chain. Since the year 2005, under pressure from some European importers, many exporters have chosen to intensify relations with small-scale farmers and have assisted them in...

The prevalence of food quality standards in international trade is constantly increasing and has a growing influence on developing countries. A wide range of literature in development economics focused on the determinants of the standard adoption and on the debate of whether international...

Après les deux enquêtes de 1998 et de 2003, cette dernière enquête EAA-LR, réalisée en 2010 sur les résultats de l’année 2009, est teintée d’un contexte de crise, conjuguant crise économique et agricole, plus marquée encore que lors de l’enquête de 2003 et ayant...

Cet article cherche à identifier les déterminants de la liaison des ménages agricoles locaux avec des Investissements Directs à l’Etranger (IDE) dans le secteur maraîcher au Maroc par le bais du marché de travail local, et si cette liaison peut induire un gain du bien-être des...

Lipotropes are compounds that prevent excess hepatic fat deposits. However, although millions of people worldwide suffer from hepatic steatosis, lipotrope consumption has never been investigated. Our objectives were to calculate the amount of lipotropes supplied by a standard French diet vs....

Synthèse "Les 4 pages PSDR3". Les filières fruits et légumes, particulièrement importantes dans les régions méditerranéennes, sont confrontées à deux grands enjeux : i) une exposition croissante à la concurrence internationale et aux contraintes de la grande distribution ; ii) le...

Aim of the study was to present changes in the Polish foreign trade in fruit, vegetables and their preserves in 2001-2010. The analysis was based on secondary data from the Analytical Centre of Customs Administration (CAAC) and the Ministry of Finance. Values of exports and imports as well as...