The Functioning of the Food Supply Chain and Its Effect on Food Prices in the European Union

The Functioning of the Food Supply Chain and Its Effect on Food Prices in the European Union
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Synopsis The Functioning of the Food Supply Chain and Its Effect on Food Prices in the European Union by : Lina Bukeviciute

The sharp fluctuations in food price inflation at a time of great uncertainty about the economic outlook have raised questions about the functioning of the European food supply chain. While the observed changes in food prices in EU Member States can be linked to developments in the global demand and supply for agricultural commodities, inefficiencies in the functioning of the food supply chain, in terms of competition and regulation, may have played an important role as well. In particular, an analysis of the transmission mechanisms linking agricultural commodity prices with producer and consumer prices shows that the shock caused by the upsurge in agricultural commodities and energy prices in the second half of 2007 and the first half of 2008 was absorbed differently across EU Member States. Crosscountry differences in the regulatory framework appear to have contributed to this fragmentation of the European Single Market. Moreover, there are indications of differences in the conditions of competition across Member States. Finally, consolidation is taking place throughout the food supply chain. While such consolidation can lead to efficiency gains, it may also worsen the conditions of competition to the detriment of consumers and businesses. Keywords: Food, regulation, market structure, competition, pricing. -- (provided by publisher).

Food Price Dynamics and Price Adjustment in the EU

Food Price Dynamics and Price Adjustment in the EU
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Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9780198732396
ISBN-13 : 0198732392
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Food Price Dynamics and Price Adjustment in the EU by : Steve McCorriston

This book addresses the important issue of food prices across EU Member States. Although recent attention has focused on events in world commodity markets following the spikes in world prices in 2007-2008 and 2011, there has been comparatively little attention addressing food price dynamics at the retail level. This volume addresses the characteristics of retail food price behaviour and the nature and drivers of price transmission across the EU. There are several inter-related features of the research reported here. First, the volume reports the characteristics of retail food inflation across the EU and the extent to which it differs from non-food inflation. Second, given the different experience of food inflation across EU Member States, it details the process of price transmission as shocks from upstream and world markets are passed through the food sector to the retail stage. Third, it addresses how the extent and nature of price transmission is determined by various aspects of competition throughout the domestic food sector and how the nature of vertical contracting between stages can determine the price transmission process. Finally, it outlines the potential of high-frequency, product-specific scanner data to address price dynamics and adjustment issues and how scanner data can also be used to measure food price inflation. The book will be of interest to researchers on price transmission and competition issues in the EU and, given the wider interest on these issues coupled with the novel use of scanner data, to researchers further afield. The contributions will also be of interest to policymakers and stakeholders as they seek to make sense of, and to address, regulation issues as they relate to the food sector.

Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry

Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : 9789811655555
ISBN-13 : 9811655553
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry by : Rahul S Mor

This book offers effective and competitive food supply chains that are the consequence of technological innovation, collaboration, small agri-food business cases, entrepreneurial opportunities, cold chain technology management, disruptive technologies, and performance assessment through empirical analysis, case studies, and multimethod research in the food industry. The book comprehensively covers different interfaces of the food supply chain including procurement, processing, distribution, consumer, i.e., farm to fork. It provides solutions to various challenges such as globalization, food recalls, technological innovations, and consumer trust. This book will be of interest to researchers in the areas of the food supply chain, operations management, industrial engineering as well as professionals in the agri-food and allied industry.

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
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Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages : 342
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ISBN-10 : 9781398600133
ISBN-13 : 139860013X
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics by : Samir Dani

First edition WINNER: ACA-Bruel 2015 - Prix des Associations Food supply chains are integral in ensuring that food makes it from the farm to the table. Understanding how these operate has never been more important. The new edition of Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics is the guide to all aspects of food supply chains. This book examines food production, operational challenges and the future challenges of the industry and sustainability. The emergence of new technologies, which are key in increasing the efficiency of processes, such as food apps, big data and blockchain, are discussed. As are wider trends including veganism and local sourcing. Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics embeds learning using case studies from leading companies such as Cargill, Nestlé and Starbucks. In addition, case studies from sustainable businesses such as Omnom Chocolate and ReFood also feature. The book is structured to provide readers with an understanding of the basics of food supply chain management and logistics before expanding the scope to cover more of a range of topics. Online resources include PowerPoint lecture slides.

Global Food Value Chains and Competition Law

Global Food Value Chains and Competition Law
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 661
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ISBN-10 : 9781108632850
ISBN-13 : 1108632858
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Synopsis Global Food Value Chains and Competition Law by : Ioannis Lianos

The food industry is a notoriously complex economic sector that has not received the attention it deserves within legal scholarship. Production and distribution of food is complex because of its polycentric character (as it operates at the intersection of different public policies) and its dynamic evolution and transformation in the last few decades (from technological and governance perspectives). This volume introduces the global value chain approach as a useful way to analyse competition law and applies it to the operations of food chains and the challenges of their regulation. Together, the chapters not only provide a comprehensive mapping of a vast comparative field, but also shed light on the intricacies of the various policies and legal fields in operation. The book offers a conceptual and theoretical framework for competition authorities, companies and academics, and fills a massive gap in the competition policy literature dealing with global value chains and food.

Global Food Systems, Diets, and Nutrition

Global Food Systems, Diets, and Nutrition
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9783030727635
ISBN-13 : 3030727637
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Global Food Systems, Diets, and Nutrition by : Jessica Fanzo

Ensuring optimal diets and nutrition for the global population is a grand challenge fraught with many contentious issues. To achieve food security for all and protect health, we need functional, equitable, and sustainable food systems. Food systems are highly complex networks of individuals and institutions that depend on governance and policy leadership. This book explains how interconnected food systems and policies affect diets and nutrition in high-, middle-, and low-income countries. In tandem with food policy, food systems determine the availability, affordability, and nutritional quality of the food supply, which influences the diets that people are willing and able to consume. Readers will become familiar with both domestic and international food policy processes and actors, and they will be able to critically analyze and debate how policy and science affect diet and nutrition outcomes.

The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics

The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 806
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ISBN-10 : 9781317225768
ISBN-13 : 1317225767
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Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics by : Gail L. Cramer

This Handbook offers an up-to-date collection of research on agricultural economics. Drawing together scholarship from experts at the top of their profession and from around the world, this collection provides new insights into the area of agricultural economics. The Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Economics explores a broad variety of topics including welfare economics, econometrics, agribusiness, and consumer economics. This wide range reflects the way in which agricultural economics encompasses a large sector of any economy, and the chapters present both an introduction to the subjects as well as the methodology, statistical background, and operations research techniques needed to solve practical economic problems. In addition, food economics is given a special focus in the Handbook due to the recent emphasis on health and feeding the world population a quality diet. Furthermore, through examining these diverse topics, the authors seek to provide some indication of the direction of research in these areas and where future research endeavors may be productive. Acting as a comprehensive, up-to-date, and definitive work of reference, this Handbook will be of use to researchers, faculty, and graduate students looking to deepen their understanding of agricultural economics, agribusiness, and applied economics, and the interrelationship of those areas.

Agri-food Chain Relationships

Agri-food Chain Relationships
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9781845936426
ISBN-13 : 1845936426
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Agri-food Chain Relationships by : Christian Fischer

Against the background of global market liberalization, increasing consumer awareness and concerns and the spreading of complex technology, new ways to produce, distribute and consume food are evolving. The organization of agricultural production and distribution systems need to adapt, including the development and maintenance of sustainable business relationships between farmers, food processors and grocery retailers. While agricultural value chains have been promoted for decades, more attention is needed on how to enable economic agents to develop lasting relationships and trust within value chains. Using qualitative and quantitative empirical results, Agri-food Chain Relationships offers an insight into the sustainability of current agribusiness relationships and discusses how these may be improved. Theoretical foundations for analysing agri-food chain relations are considered alongside case studies of different countries, food chains and chain stages regarding the issues of sustainable relationships and trust.

House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee fourth report of session 2009-10

House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee fourth report of session 2009-10
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Publisher : The Stationery Office
Total Pages : 76
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ISBN-10 : 0215542908
ISBN-13 : 9780215542908
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee fourth report of session 2009-10 by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: European Scrutiny Committee

Fourth report of Session 2009-10 : Documents considered by the Committee on 15 December 2009, including the following recommendations for debate, European Development Fund (EDF) expenditure; financial management; European Defence Agency activity in 2009 a

Securing food supplies up to 2050

Securing food supplies up to 2050
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Publisher : The Stationery Office
Total Pages : 484
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ISBN-10 : 0215540093
ISBN-13 : 9780215540096
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Securing food supplies up to 2050 by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

Incorporating HC 266, session 2008-09