The integration into global and local agri-food value chains requires farmers, food processors and grocery retailers to develop and maintain close and sustainable business relationships with buyers and suppliers. This title provides an overview of the relationship economics and management.

This book is the result of several years of research activity on the topic of how to better link farmers, processors and retailers with each other in order to ensure and improve the supply of food products which meet consumer needs and wants. The book is structured in three parts. Starting with...

Adopting new technology as a strategic resource can result in a competitive edge in any market. However, a competitive advantage cannot be acquired in the production of horticultural goods without first embracing the practices that are inextricably linked to those goods. This paper investigates...

Through the prism of Individual Principles for the Responsible Investor we are analysing how relevant sustainable finance vehicles such as sustainable responsible investment and impact donation can support some specific sustainable innovations projects. Indeed, some economic and monetary...