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An empirical framework to study food labelling fraud: an application to the Italian extra-virgin olive oil market
No full textThe mislabelling of agricultural and food products is one of the most common types of food fraud. Despite the frequency with which labelling fraud occurs, there is no empirical framework to study its welfare implications, the probability that it may occur, and the measures that can limit its occurrence. We present an empirical framework to study the economic consequences of food labelling fraud in a differentiated products food market. Such framework requires the availability of sales data and the use of an ‘attribute-space' demand model. The model is applied to the Italian extra-virgin olive oil market to simulate the occurrence of fraudulent ‘100 per cent Italian' claims. Our results indicate that potential consumer losses due to overpayments for a false claim are higher than manufacturer gains, suggesting that labelling fraud results in welfare losses and not just in welfare transfers. Simulation results indicate that the level of the current administrative fines is not likely to be effective to discourage ‘100 per cent Italian' labelling fraud. Imposing larger fines or other measures negatively affecting a firm's image could be more effective in deterring labelling fraud
Intention to purchase active and intelligent packaging to reduce household food waste: Evidence from italian consumers
No full textInnovations in food packaging, such as active and intelligent ones, improve food safety and lower household food waste by extending product shelf life and providing information about food quality, respectively. The consumer adoption of such innovations could contribute to reaching one of the Sustainable Development Goals which calls for halving the per capita global food waste by 2030. Thus, this paper aims to investigate the consumers’ willingness to purchase active and intelligent packaging to reduce household food waste using a sample of 260 Italian consumers and a modified Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model. Using a structural equation model, findings show that respondents are more willing to purchase intelligent packaging rather than active packaging to reduce their wastes at home. Finally, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, awareness, and planning routines are the most important drivers of the intention to reduce household food waste
Intention to purchase milk packaged in biodegradable packaging: Evidence from italian consumers
No full textThe dairy industry generates large volumes of liquid waste that can be used to produce biopolymers, potentially employable for the creation of milk biodegradable bottles. In that regard, this paper aims to explore the consumers’ intention to purchase sustainable packages, as well as to assess the willingness to pay for it considering renewable packages made using organic waste feedstocks from the dairy industry (e.g., whey) and plant-based material (e.g., corn, sugarcane, etc.). To reach the stated objectives, we collected individual-level information (e.g., age, gender, education, income) from a convenient sample of 260 Italian consumers and a modified version of the Theory of Planned Behavior estimated using a structural equation model. Findings show that attitudes and perceived behavioral control are the most important drivers of the consumers’ intention to purchase sustainable packages. Finally, statistics show that respondents slightly prefer to purchase products packaged using plant-based biodegradable material, as well as most of the respondents show a low willingness to pay for milk offered in biodegradable packaging, regardless of the raw material used. Then, policymakers and companies should invest in educational/informational campaigns pointing out the beneficial effects on the environment from the purchase of foods in sustainable packaging. This may potentially increase the consumers’ intention to purchase, as well as their willingness to pay for plant-based and dairy whey-based packages by increasing the sustainability of the dairy supply chain
Consumption of premium wine in Italy: Demand Analysis using A.I.D.S. on Home-scan Panel Data
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Packaging Innovations to Reduce Food Loss and Waste: Are Italian Manufacturers Willing to Invest?
Full text linkThe target 12.3 of the 2030 Agenda by the United Nations (UN) calls for halving per capita global food loss and waste. In this regard, the Food & Drink industry (F&D) could play a crucial role in reducing food waste and improving food safety by adopting healthy and eco-innovation packaging. Thus, this paper aims to investigate the F&D manufacturers’ willingness to invest in packaging innovations, such as active, intelligent, and compostable ones to achieve the UN target. In order to reach the stated objective, a multiple case study methodology was developed and administered to a sample of Italian micro and small-medium entrepreneurs located in the Apulia region. Results show that many firms were aware of their need for packaging innovation and of the available technological opportunity. However, only the F&D manufacturers who showed a Real demand, according to a taxonomy approach which also considers the Potential and Latent demand for the innovation, were effectively prompt to invest. Finally, most of the interviewed manufacturers were willing to invest in at least one packaging innovation, choosing mainly between the active packaging and the compostable one
Politiche per il distretto del pomodoro da industria e prospettive di gestione delle risorse idriche
No full textCome attesta la letteratura economico-industriale un distretto produttivo può esercitare un ruolo positivo sullo sviluppo economico di un territorio, in quanto consente di valorizzare le relazioni tra i diversi agenti economici e di esaltarne le potenzialità (Becattini, 1979). Esistono almeno due accezioni al termine distretto. La prima, di tipo concettuale, si riferisce alla presenza, in un determinato territorio, di una concentrazione di attività produttive, più o meno specializzate, che conferisce alle imprese un vantaggio competitivo. La seconda, di natura istituzionale, fa riferimento alla definizione di un soggetto giuridico, disciplinato dalla legge e riconosciuto come interlocutore privilegiato tra il tessuto produttivo e le istituzioni preposte alla messa in atto delle politiche economiche.
Alcuni sistemi produttivi agricoli locali presentano le condizioni di elevata specializzazione, forte concentrazione di attività produttive, presenza di elevata professionalità e di un consolidato capitale relazionale, tali da consentire l’individuazione di determinati distretti e pertanto possono essere idonei ad essere riconosciuti anche da un punto di vista giuridico. Il sistema del pomodoro da industria della Capitanata può rappresentare un esempio in questo senso .
La relazione tra un distretto orticolo industriale, come quello del pomodoro da industria, non può prescindere dalla disponibilità delle risorse idriche, senza la quale non sarebbe possibile raggiungere livelli di produttività e competitività adeguati a garantirne la sopravvivenza economica. Conseguentemente, le politiche di questo particolare distretto sono fortemente connesse con le politiche idriche, che ricoprono un ruolo di primaria importanza.
Alla luce di tali considerazioni, il presente studio si propone di analizzare le prospettive del distretto del pomodoro da industria al fine di definire la strategia più adeguata per fronteggiare le mutevoli condizioni esterne e indicare le azioni di pianificazione sia in termini di politiche industriali sia in termini di gestione delle risorse idriche.
La ricerca, ristretta al caso specifico della provincia di Foggia, si basa su un’applicazione combinata di analisi SWOT-SOR. Come è noto l’analisi SWOT consente di definire una strategia finalizzata al perseguimento di un obiettivo di politica, attraverso l’analisi qualitativa dei punti di forza (Strengths) e di debolezza (Weaknesses), delle opportunità (Opportunities) e minacce (Threats) specifici di un determinato oggetto di analisi che, nel nostro caso, è riferito al distretto del pomodoro. In seguito, è stata applicata la tecnica SOR (Strategic ORientation), con la quale sono state messe in evidenza le priorità delle strategie necessarie al conseguimento dell’obiettivo finale.
Il lavoro è strutturato come segue. Dapprima sono delineati gli aspetti maggiormente influenti sul comparto del pomodoro. Successivamente, viene descritta l’applicazione della tecnica combinata SWOT-SOR al caso di studio e sono illustrati i risultati dell’indagine. Infine sono espresse alcune conclusioni, con indicazioni in merito alle politiche maggiormente idonee per il comparto del pomodoro
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