The relevance of quality and typical food as strength for Rural Local Systems (rls) is widely recognized in literature (Antonioli Corigliano, 1999; Brunori, 1999; Pacciani et al., 2001; Cecchi, 2002). Generally speaking, the chance of a rls to build a competitive advantage often depends on the specificities...

Fresh-cut and ready to eat products are gaining market shares over fruits and vegetables. Dining habits and cooking time are changing over time and life styles are modifying the food preparation and the time used for eating. In the meanwhile, prices could be playing an important role in the...

<em>Organization. Innovation and Competitiveness of the Agro-Food System: Theoretical Aspects amd Strategic Implications</em> - This paper aims to identify which public strategies can be more effective in promoting the growth of agro-food production system’s organizational models tailored to foster...