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Value chain dynamics of agri-food exports from southern mediterranean to the European union: End-market perspective
No full textThis contribution explores the buyer side of the value chains of the main agricultural products exported from the Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPCs) to the EU, taking Spain as an explorative case study in the broader European context. It draws on the Global Value Chain (GVC) approach to provide new survey-based evidence for better profiling the opportunities and constraints for EU trade for orange, strawberry, tomato and olive oil imported from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey. The approach used complements inquiries using quantitative trade models usually based on aggregate sectoral level. Results show differences depending on the product and the country studied. There are in all cases multiple challenges to be solved at the origin of the value chain including better chain organization, further transparency and security, improvement in infrastructure and logistics, keeping transaction costs manageable at the same time. Consumer preferences in buyer markets when sourcing must be taken on the first place. The findings can have relevant policy implications in terms of prospective Euro-Mediterranean Partnership Agreements on agriculture and food.This research was carried out in the framework of the EU’s FP7 project “Sustainable Agri-Food Systems and Rural Development in the Mediterranean Partner Countries” (Grant Agreement 245233 ). The author thanks two anonymous reviewers for helpful comment
El mercado del aceite de oliva en Madrid: elementos determinantes a nivel minorista
No full text[ES] En el mercado español de aceite de oliva existen desajustes entre la oferta y la
demanda y a lo largo de la cadena de distribución. El conocimiento de las estructuras
comerciales y su funcionamiento constituye un elemento clave en el proceso
de toma de decisiones. La presente investigación pretende analizar el sector distnbuidor
minorista, aunque se atienden cuestiones relacionadas con los proveedores
y consumidores. El estudio se ha realizado en Madrid llevando a cabo una encuesta
de opinión a los detallistas dedicados total o parcialmente a la venta de aceites.
La información se ha obtenido mediante un muestreo estratificado con afijación
proporcional. Se han tratado aspectos como la disponibilidad del producto en los
puntos de venta, sus atributos y notoriedad, actitudes del comprador, formas de
aprovisionamiento, marcas comerciales, impacto de las campañas promepublicitarias
en las ventas, etc. Se han tomado en consideración los aceites de oliva virgen
extra, virgen, 0,4" 11", que son los más representativos en el mercado.[FR] Dans le marché de i'huile d'olive il existe des désajustements entre i'offre et la
demande ainsi qu'au long de la chaine de distribution. La connaissance des structures
commerciales et de leur fonctionnement constitute un élément clef dans le
processus aboutissant A la prise des décisions. La présente recherche prétend
analyser le secteur de la distribution au détail, bien qu'il soit abordé des questions
concernant les foumisseurs et les consommateurs. Cette étude a été effectuée A
Madrid, ?traiv ers une enquete d'opinion rélaisée auprés ees détaillants spécialisés,
de facon totale ou partielle, dans la vente des huiles. Les informations ont été obtenues
au moyen d'une échantillonage stratifié avec affixation. proportiomelle. 11 a
été envisagés des aspects tels que la disponibilité du produit aux points de vente,
ses attributs et sa notonété, les attitudes de l'acheteur, les formes d'approvisionnement,
les marques commerciales, l'impact des campagnes de promotion et de
publicité sur les ventes, etc. 11 a été pris en considération les huiles d'olive vierge
extra, vierge, de 0,4%t de 1 " qui sont les plus représentatives sur le marché.[EN] Thera are imbalances between supply and demand and throughout the distribution
chain in the Spain olive oil market. Knowledge of the commercial structures
and their operations constitutes a key element in the decision-making process.
This piece of research aims to analyse the retail distribution sector, although attention
is paid to questions related with suppliers and consumers. The study was
carried out in Madrid by means of a survey of retailers devoted totally or partially
to the sale of olive oils. The information was obtained by means of stratified sampling
with proportional attribution. Features such as product availability at points
of sale, its attributes and reputation, consumer attitudes, form of supply, trademarks,
impact of promotional and advertising campaigns on sales, etc. are dealt
with. The classes of olive oils considered were extra virgin, virgin, 0,4 and 0.1,
these being the most representative of the market.Peer reviewe
An Investigation into the Dynamics of EU Agricultural Imports from Mediterranean Partner Countries
No full textThis contribution explores the buyer side of the value chains for the main agricultural products sourced from the Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPCs) in North Africa and Middle East into the EU, taking Spain as study case of these European import flows. Using the Global Value Chain (GVC) approach, it provides new survey-based evidence for better understanding and profiling the opportunities and constraints for these trade flows, and therefore deriving implications to improve the efficiency of the target value chains both in origin and in destination. Primary information has been gathered using two complementary methods. First, a buyer survey has been conducted through structured questionnaires directed to major Spanish importing and trading companies of orange, strawberry, tomato and olive oil sourced from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey. Subsequently, survey results have been supplemented by in depth, semi-structured interviews to a representative group of knowledgeable experts from the academic, public administration and business sectors. Results show differences depending on the product and the country studied. The approach used has been efficient in fulfilling the research objectives. It complements conventional quantitative inquiries where available evidence reveals serious difficulties to conduct thorough empirical analysis of the functioning of this trade with quantitative models. It is shown that the suggested approach is an alternative avenue to overcome these difficulties
Delphi-Based Foresight of Global Olive Oil Market Trends
Full text linkForecasting of supply and demand in the olive oil value chain remains a hot topic partly due to the lack of comprehensive and consensual estimates at the international level. The aim of this study is to contribute to overcome this weakness by providing a foresight of global supply and demand for olive oil for the upcoming years, using an iterative consensus-building Delphi approach. Therefore, we estimate the expected annual growth rates in the olive oil production and consumption worldwide as well as their likely impact on Spanish exports. Another key objective of the study is to elicit expert judgements on the factors that are likely to shape the predicted changes as well as the international challenges ahead. Results point to substantial future increases in production in new-producing countries, in parallel with a slower growth in the EU traditional suppliers whose focus will increasingly be placed on the quality and sustainability rather than the quantity of olive oil produced. Likewise, a significant growth in the world demand for olive oil is expected mostly in non-traditional markets, which will be spurred by greater awareness and appreciation of the product’s health benefits, combined with the changes in lifestyles and the increasing purchasing power of several consumer segments. These emerging markets represent valuable opportunities for marketing and promoting olive oil as a highly valued product, and offer promising prospects for the international expansion of olive oil companies. Findings support decision-making and long-term strategic planning along the olive oil value chain. Researchers can use the results as a reference point for further study of the dynamics of world supply and demand for olive oil
Sustainable Triple-Layered Business Model Canvas
No full textThis entry is adapted from the peer-reviewed paper 10.3390/su15086501. Este artículo está sujeto a una licencia CC BY 4.0Developing more sustainable business models (BMs) has become increasingly crucial for the survival of agri-food industries as environmental and social pressures are escalating, and the fruit and vegetable (F&V) industry is no exception to this patternPeer reviewe
Sustainable value creation in fruit and vegetable companies: A case study
Full text linkThe increasing demand for sustainable products along with environmental and social concerns have prompted fruit and vegetable companies to move from classical to novel, sustainable business models through the implementation of sustainability practices. This study intends to explore this process of change using the Triple Layered Business Model Canvas (TLBMC). The theoretical framework of the TLBMC has been applied in a selected fruit and vegetable Spanish company. Based on the TLBMC depicted for the company, new business models could be generated by innovating strategically in a series of areas to improve the value proposition in terms of sustainability objectives. The suggested model provides an accessible representation of the company business system allowing to guide the creative process of presenting, communicating and implementing business model innovation
Uncovering Value Creation Factors in Organic Food Supply Chains
Full text linkAppropriate value creation processes play a key role in the success of organic food supply chains in terms of effective response to consumer requirements and sustainability goals. In this study we explore key drivers for value creation in the Spanish organic olive supply chain taken as representative case study. A business model survey was conducted with the participation of a highly qualified panel of experts to provide innovative options for value generation in the organic olive oil industry. Elicited expert judgements relate to the identification of the potential sources of adding value along the supply chain as a whole and among its different actors, as well as the factors that influence positively and negatively the adding-value formation. Findings contribute new ideas and pathways to develop innovative, effective and sustainable business models capable to generate value for companies, customers and the society as a whole. Results can be readily applied in real-world case studies to improve existing company business models
Reflexiones metodológicas para la elaboración de estadísticas del sistema agroalimentario
No full text[ES] La finalidad del artículo es exponer una serie de reflexiones que constituyan
una base de partida para la elaboración de estadísticas que cuantifiquen las estructuras
y modos de funcionamiento del Sistema Agroalimentano (S.A.A.). Exponemos
brevemente, en primer lugar, los enfoques metodológicos que sirven para
estimar, con una óptica integrada, las relaciones horizontales y verticales enhe las
tres grandes etapas del S.A.A.: análisis de «fili?res», paradigma Estructura-Conducta-
Resultados, análisis de grupos empresariales, tablas Input-Output y Balance
Alimentario.
A partir de ahí, tomando como referencia el caso español, se procede a especificar
una serie de proposiciones de carácter metodológico que nos permitan
avanzar en la puesta en marcha de un sistema estadístico sobre los intercambios
entre los distintos agentes y etapas de un subsector concreto. Nuestro objetivo es
la estimación de los flujos verticales, en términos físicos y de valor, que concurren
a la formación del producto alimentario. Nos centramos, por tanto, en la
cuantificación de una «fili&re» determinada a partir de los balances de sus respectivos
productos agrarios y agroindustriales, abarcando el conjunto de la cadena
alimentana. TambiCn indicamos una serie de pautas generales para la puesta en
práctica de otros métodos complementanos, basándonos en algunos de los enfoques
mencionados y en la homogeneización de las estadísticas estructurales existentes
para cada una de las tres etapas del S.A.A. En suma, pretendemos resaltar
la conveniencia de ampliar el alcance de los sistemas estadísticos nacionales o
plurinacionales, que ya ha comenzado a trasladarse desde el producto agrario al
producto alimentario.[FR] Nous exposons dans cet article quelques réflexions qui constituent un point de
départ dans I'élaboration des statistiques permettant la quantification des structures
et des modes de fonctionnement du Systkme Agro-alimentaire (S.A.A.). Nous
considérons brievement dans un premier temps les diverses approches méthodologiques
nécessaires pour estimer de maniere globale les rapports horizontaux et
verticaux existant entre les uois grandes composantes du S.A.A.: analyse des filikres,
paradigme Structures-Comportements-Performances, analyse des groupes,
Tableaux Input-Output et Bilan Alimentaire.
Sur cette base, prenant le cas espagnol comme point de référence, nous présentons
dans un deuxikme temps une série de propositions méthodologiques permettant
d'avancer dans la mise en oeuvre d'un systkme statistique relatif aux échanges
entre les différents agents et étapes d'un sous-secteur. Notre objectif principal est
d'estimer les flux verticaux, tant en termes physiques que de valeur marchande,
qui concourent h la formation du produit alimentaire. Nous aboutissons ainsi h la
quantification d'une filiere déterminée h partir des bilans de ses produits agncoles
et agro-industriels respectifs. et caracténsons de cette maniere toute la chaine alimentaire.
Sont présentées également un ensemble de rkgles générales afin de mettre
en oeuvre d'autres méthodes complémentaires, inspirées de certaines approches
mentiomées et visant h I'homogénéisation des statistiques structurelles existantes
pour chacune des trois étapes du S.A.A. En somme, on prétend mettre i'accent sur
I'opportunité d'étendre la portée des systemes statistiques nationaux et multinationaux
qui, dans certains cas, ont déjh commencé h déplacer leur intéret du produit
agncole vers le produit alimentaire.[EN] The present contnbution proposes some reflections for the development of a
statistical system covering the structure and performance of the Food System.
Firstly, the different methodologies currently used to describe this system as an
integrated unit are discussed: Marketing System approach, Structure-Conduct-Performance
model, Food Firms and Groups analysis, Input-Output analysis and
Food Balance Sheet.
The Spanish case is taken as a reference point to discuss possible methodological
improvements in the statistical system related to different stages and agents of
a specific food subsector. The main objective is to estimate the vertical flows in
that subsector, measured in value and physical amount. The core of the work tnes
to quantify a determined marketing system, starting with its agricultura1 and
agroindustrial balance sheets; we pass by this way through the whole marketing
channel. We also indicate some general rules to take into account complementary
methods built on the above mentioned methodologies, and the homogenization of
existing structural data for al1 three levels of the Food System. In short, we emphasize
the convenience of expanding the scope of current statistical surveys, both at national and plurinational levels. The new statistical focus should cover not only
commodity production hut also the product transformation and marketing processes,
up to the finished product.Peer reviewe
Reseña de la monografía Economía y comercialización de los aceites de oliva. Factores y perspectivas para el liderazgo español del mercado global
Full text link“Economía y comercialización de los aceites de oliva” reúne a un grupo de reconocidos especialistas que abordan, desde distintos enfoques y paradigmas analíticos, un examen exhaustivo de uno de los sectores más importantes y estratégicos de la agricultura española. Esta iniciativa de Cajamar pone a disposición de todo el sector oleícola, y del conjunto de la sociedad, un documento riguroso y asequible donde el lector puede encontrar un análisis profundo y actual sobre la importancia del sector en España, su trayectoria reciente, sus problemas y sus perspectivas de futuro.
Hábitos de consumo y demanda de productos cárnicos en España
No full text[ES] El propósito de este trabajo es identificar y medir los factores psicológicos y sociales
que influyen sobre la demanda de carne y elaborados cárnicos en España. Se
trata así de complementar investigaciones anteriores en las que se consideran
sobre todo factores explicativos de carácter estrictamente económico, como son la
renta y los precios relativos. Para ello, se exponen y se analizan los resultados de
una encuesta dirigida a un conjunto representativo de consumidores distribuidos
por toda la geografía española, acerca de sus actitudes y preferencias frente a la
carne y a los elaborados cárnicos, así como los cambios que se vislumbran al respecto.
La encuesta se llevó a cabo en forma de entrevistas personales mediante un
cuestionario estandarizado. Se ha utilizado un muestreo aleatorio con afijación
proporcional, estratificado y multietápico.[FR] Le présent travail a pour objet d'identifier et de mesurer les facteurs psychologiques
et sociaux susceptibles d'influer sur la demande de viande et de produits dérivés
de la viande en Espagne. Il cherche par là à compléter des travaux de recherche
antérieurs qui ont considéré surtout des facteurs explicatifs à caractère strictement
économique, tels que le revenu et les prix relatifs. Pour ce faire, sont exposés
et analysés les résultats d'une enquête, menée auprès d'un ensemble représentatif
de consommateurs distribués dans le cadre de la géographie espagnole, sur leurs
attitudes et leurs préférences vis-à-vis de la viande et des produits dérivés de la viande,
de même que sur les changements à prévoir en la matière. L'enquête a été
menée sous forme d'entrevues personnelles sur la base d'un questionnaire standardisé.
Un échantillonnage aléatoire a été utilisé, avec afixation proportionnelle,
stratifié et multiétapique.[EN] This paper seeks to identify and measure the psychological and social factors
that are influential in the demand for meat products in Spain. In this manner, it
aims to complement earlier research that considers, primarily, strictly economic explanatory
factors, such as income and relative prices. For this purpose, the results
of a survey questioning a representative set of consumer across the country about
their attitudes and preferences with regard to meat and meat products are discussed
and analysed. The survey was carried out as personal interviews using a standard
questionnaire. Proportional, stratified, multilayered random sampling was
used.Peer reviewe
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