In this paper, We present a framework of buyer‐supplier relationships used in an empirical study to investigate how the development of more collaborative relationships between UK retailers and fresh produce suppliers, affects the financial performance of suppliers. Relationships between key...

The EC food industry is characterized by a fragmented manufacturing sector of over 100,000 companies. The heterogeneous nature of food demand and the predominance of family‐owned companies servicing specialized local needs has hindered the growth of the major food manufacturers, while the...

This case study describes the evolution of supply chain partnerships in the British beef industry, driven by changing consumer demand, food safety legislation, a concentrated and highly competitive retail sector and the BSE crisis. The case examples demonstrate the importance of establishing...