With only few exceptions, theoretical and empirical literature on innovation privileges the analysis of determinants, the effects on firms' market shares and on market structures, mainly with reference to high-tech industries whereas it has generally neglected the food industry. In this book, it is shown that this underevaluation originates from a poor analysis of the characteristics of innovation in this sector and of the importance that this aspect has for the entire food chain. Both, technological changes and product innovation represent relevant competitive strategies for food firms. This...
With only few exceptions, theoretical and empirical literature on innovation privileges the analysis of determinants, the effects on firms' market sha...
The focus of this text is on vertical issues at different stages of the food chain with a particular emphasis on the increasing role played by retailers in shaping the vertical relationships in the food system through the development of food supply-chain management
The focus of this text is on vertical issues at different stages of the food chain with a particular emphasis on the increasing role played by retaile...
