| Title | Relationships, sustainability and agri-food purchasing behaviour in farmer markets in Italy |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 74842 |
| Authors | Foti, VT; Timpanaro, G |
| Title | Relationships, sustainability and agri-food purchasing behaviour in farmer markets in Italy |
| Year | 2021 |
| Published | British Food Journal, 123, 13 |
| Abstract | Purpose The study aims to demonstrate that farmers' markets can represent a model of environmental, social and governance reference for modern agri-food systems facing the challenge of post COVID-19 pandemic reconstruction, responding to consumer expectations in terms of health, safety and wholesomeness of agri-food products. Design/methodology/approach A sample of consumers was surveyed in farmers' markets and social network analysis (SNA) was adopted as a methodological approach to reconstruct the links between the worlds of production and consumption and to derive the relative importance attributed to various factors that promote relational structures. Findings The work demonstrates the importance of sustainability - as a productive and behavioural model of firms - for the construction of efficient and durable relationship systems in two farmer markets in Sicily. In particular, four fundamental components emerge in the construction of networks represented by consumer sensitivity to sustainability processes, the individual behavioural model of purchasing and consumption, the expectation of political direction and the level and factors of knowledge of the firm. The clustering elements of the relationships were found to be the territory and local products, the environmentalist attitude and the protection of resources, as well as the adoption of a rational waste disposal policy, the fight against food waste, the encouragement of healthier and more sustainable consumption styles, clear and transparent communication and the activation of sustainable supply chain processes in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Originality/value The paper aims to demonstrate how alternative food systems can become a useful model for large enterprises, which are committed to rebuilding their business strategy to overcome the current crisis. |
| https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/BFJ-04-2021-0358/full/pdf?title=relationships-sustainability-and-agri-food-purchasing-behaviour-in-farmer-markets-in-italy |
Similar Articles
| ID | Score | Article |
|---|---|---|
76817
|
Al Shamsi, KB; Guarnaccia, P; Cosentino, SL; Leonardi, C; Caruso, P; Stella, G; Timpanaro, G Analysis of Relationships and Sustainability Performance in Organic Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates and Sicily (Italy)(2019)Resources-Basel, 8, 1 | |
| 66194
|
De Bernardi, P; Tirabeni, L Alternative food networks: sustainable business models for anti-consumption food cultures(2018)British Food Journal, 120.0, 8 | |
| 2808
|
Dora, M Collaboration in a circular economy learning from the farmers to reduce food waste(2020)Journal Of Enterprise Information Management, 33, 4 | |
| 65454
|
Briamonte, L; Pergamo, R; Arru, B; Furesi, R; Pulina, P; Madau, FA Sustainability Goals and Firm Behaviours: A Multi-Criteria Approach on Italian Agro-Food Sector(2021)Sustainability, 13.0, 10 | |
| 34782
|
Broccardo, L; Culasso, F; Truant, E Unlocking Value Creation Using an Agritourism Business Model(2017)Sustainability, 9, 9 | |
| 69504
|
Lehmann, RJ; Hermansen, JE; Fritz, M; Brinkmann, D; Trienekens, J; Schiefer, G Information services for European pork chains - Closing gaps in information infrastructures(2011)Computers And Electronics In Agriculture, 79.0, 2 | |
| 5849
|
Fortunati, S; Morea, D; Mosconi, EM Circular economy and corporate social responsibility in the agricultural system: Cases study of the Italian agri-food industry(2020)Agricultural Economics-Zemedelska Ekonomika, 66, 11 | |
| 63478
|
Pietrzyck, K; Jarzebowski, S; Petersen, B Exploring Sustainable Aspects Regarding the Food Supply Chain, Agri-Food Quality Standards, and Global Trade: An Empirical Study among Experts from the European Union and the United States(2021)Energies, 14, 18 |