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Showing 1 to 20 of 60 for “"Food Sector"”.
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Valorisation of waste streams within the agri-food sector
… within the Northern Ireland (NI) agri-tech sector dropped from 22,524 to 16,964. As expected, this has also resulted in a commensurate loss in the total cattle livestock which has decreased from 1.77 million to 1.63 million. Despite this, NI beef and sheep meat production accounted for 15% …
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An assessment of the South African agro-food sector
… accountability analysis of carbon-intensive sectors such as mining and energy in South Africa, c
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APPLICATION OF CARBON CREDITS IN THE ITALIAN AND PAKISTANI AGRI-FOOD SECTOR
The Italian agri-food sector, famous for its diverse and high-quality production in Europe, is increasingly under pressure to address its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly from methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), which contribute significantly to climate change. Pakistan’s agri-food …
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Experiences of people with refugee background who started their business in the food sector
… have been rarely explicitly acknowledged in the food business sector and academic scholarship. Embedded within these aspects is the concept of voice and how it can be used to empower and care for others. Voice is viewed as a fundamental human right and is crucial for communities, such as those …
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Trade Patterns of Latin America and the Caribbean: Evidence from the agri-food sector
… accounting for 15% of the world’s average agri-food export from 1995 to 2019. The region have vast potential to strengthen their position as a result of the region's opportunities to increase agricultural production when combined with growing global demand, which could help the region's economy …
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Enhancing the supply chain of a company in the peruvian food sector through digital transformation
The success of the supply chain is assessed through the efficiency and effectiveness of the innovative strategies that a company provides to its customers. Currently, companies face significant challenges in improving their service levels due to constant innovations in digitization. This study …
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Value co-creation between SME suppliers and large customers in the UK organic food sector.
… relationships) drawn from the UK organic food sector. Theoretically, the investigation is grounded on the Industrial Marketing and Purchasing (IMP) group’s interaction approach, given its assumptions. The larger customers and SME suppliers were found to collaborate in a wide range of areas …
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Understanding consumer behaviour regarding sustainability in the food sector. The role of meat reduction and protein alternatives.
… consumer behaviour towards more sustainable food consumption habits is imperative for achieving a more food secure future. Increasingly, consumers are encouraged to reduce consumption of animal-sourced protein and transition towards a wider array of protein sources to alleviate associated …
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INDUSTRY 4.0 IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR: INNOVATIVE SENSORS AND SMART LOGISTICS TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN
The agri-food sector is undergoing significant transformations in measurement technologies, with traditional laboratory-based analytical techniques increasingly being replaced by rapid, non- destructive, and environmentally friendly methods. Visible and Near-Infrared (vis/NIR) spectroscopy and …
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Examination of the level of adoption of opportunistic behaviors in the supply chain in the food sector : Relationships between multiple retailers and suppliers
Food supply chains are dominated by multiple retailing companies with high market power. There is a raising concern about multiple retailers’ practicing in their relationships with suppliers. In some cases, multiple retailers may behave opportunistically against their suppliers. This could …
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Towards a soft path for water in the food and drink industry
… sustainability principles in their policies. Food is considered one of the most water intensive areas in society and businesses from this sector need to strive for reducing their impact on water resources. However, a proposition of a soft path for water for the food industry has not been done …
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Innovation policy in Canada’s agri-food system: The functional food and natural health products’ segment
… innovation in the Canadian value-added agri-food sector does not appear to meet its intended outcomes. Rather than being a commodity producing nation, Canada has attempted to focus its attention on adding value to products that increase economic returns. Innovation capacity and ability to …
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Price and Income Dynamics in the Agri-Food System: A Disaggregate Perspective
… processes of redistribution in the agri-food sector, with particular reference to the US. It addresses the following questions: How has the rapid rise in food price instability since the turn of the twenty-first century impacted income shifts within the agri-food system? Which groups …
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Improving the Innovation Performance of Ireland’s Dairy Industry: An Innovation Systems Approach
… activity at various points in the Irish agri-food sector. The research is organised into three separate studies. Study 1 profiles the innovation performance of selected dairy products, viz. butter, cheese and infant milk formula over the time period 2000-2010, using international trade data. …
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Assessment of innovative entrepreneurship in the informal sector in Collins Chabane Local Municipality, South Africa
The informal sector plays an important role in local economic development (LED), particularly in contexts where formal employment opportunities are limited. This study investigates innovative entrepreneurship within the informal street food sector in Malamulele Central Business District (CBD) in …
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Application of nanotechnologies for the therapeutic use of natural compounds
… derived from traditional medicinal plants, agro-food by-products represent an alternative and sustainable source of bioactive molecules. Their use for obtaining natural extracts not only helps reduce waste and the environmental impact of the agri-food sector, but also offers new economic …
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Controle interno e estoques: um estudo em restaurante selfservice e à la carte na cidade de João Pessoa - PB
… most vulnerable items in small companies in the food sector. The research was classified as descriptive and qualitative and was performed in two restaurants, one with self-service and another à la carte, whose subjects were managers and employees, totaling 14 participants. The data collection was …
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The Sustainability of Hunger Relief: Analysis of Emergency Food Providers in Low Access Counties of West Virginia
… study is to assess the stability of emergency food providers in economically distressed counties in West Virginia. Data was collected from Clay and Webster counties, of which Clay is considered low access and Webster is severely low access or a food desert. Administrators of emergency food …
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Essays on the Impact of Climate Change and Related Policies
… on the output of firms in the agricultural sector and the role of unexpected temperature shocks in driving their investments. Subsequently, we investigate how these investments help farms cope with changing climatic conditions. The second chapter investigates to what extent investors in the …
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Innovation and Strategy in the Food Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Implications for New Entrants
The food industry plays a vital role in human nutrition and health but also presents significant challenges for entrepreneurs due to its highly competitive nature. This thesis aims to provide valuable insights and strategies for new entrants in the food sector by conducting extensive market …
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