Relationships, sustainability and agri-food purchasing behaviour in farmer markets in Italy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21296383 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vera Teresa Foti (0000-0002-6659-752X, University of Catania, corresponding author), Giuseppe Timpanaro (0000-0002-0119-2644, University of Catania) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 123 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Pages | 428-453 |
| Publication date | 2021-12-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-04-2021-0358 |
| OpenAlex | W3203785004 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 38 |
Purpose The study aims to demonstrate that farmers' markets can represent a model of environmental, social and governance reference for modern agri-food systems facing the challenge of post COVID-19 pandemic reconstruction, responding to consumer expectations in terms of health, safety and wholesomeness of agri-food products. Design/methodology/approach A sample of consumers was surveyed in farmers' markets and social network analysis (SNA) was adopted as a methodological approach to reconstruct the links between the worlds of production and consumption and to derive the relative importance attributed to various factors that promote relational structures. Findings The work demonstrates the importance of sustainability – as a productive and behavioural model of firms – for the construction of efficient and durable relationship systems in two farmer markets in Sicily. In particular, four fundamental components emerge in the construction of networks represented by consumer sensitivity to sustainability processes, the individual behavioural model of purchasing and consumption, the expectation of political direction and the level and factors of knowledge of the firm. The clustering elements of the relationships were found to be the territory and local products, the environmentalist attitude and the protection of resources, as well as the adoption of a rational waste disposal policy, the fight against food waste, the encouragement of healthier and more sustainable consumption styles, clear and transparent communication and the activation of sustainable supply chain processes in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Originality/value The paper aims to demonstrate how alternative food systems can become a useful model for large enterprises, which are committed to rebuilding their business strategy to overcome the current crisis
Business · Consumption (sociology) · Economics · Environmental economics · Industrial organization · Microeconomics · Originality · Production (economics) · Purchasing · Sample (material) · Supply chain · Sustainability · Sustainable consumption · Value (mathematics) · Work (physics) · Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Marketing · Organic Food and Agriculture
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |