The influence of trust for sustainable agri-food production
Empirical evidence of a mariculturist supply chain in Southern Brazil
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21296416 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michel Tavares Quinteiro Milcent Assis (0000-0001-6854-1717), Michael R Lucas (0000-0002-5731-767X), Maria Matos Rainho (0000-0001-9114-2503) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 125 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 4268-4290 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-14 |
| 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-08-2022-0734 |
| OpenAlex | W4388157685 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 55 |
Purpose The purpose of this work is to study the relationships of trust in a local agri-food supply chain in Southern Brazil. In an unsustainable context, where the number of mariculturists is decreasing, the authors seek to identify what the factors are and how they contribute to this problem, as well as find solutions aimed at the sustainability of that chain. Design/methodology/approach The authors carried out qualitative research with 15 semi-structured interviews that took place in the year 2021. The thematic analysis of the results applied the IRAMUTEQ software and the assessment of the narratives was guided by prior thematic analysis. Findings The supply chain under investigation requires better organisation. Communication and interpersonal trust proved important in the relationship between producers and control bodies. The university, as a seed supplier, needs predictability and efficiency to convey inter-organisational trust. Informal relationships are interpersonal and extremely trust-based and inter-organisational trust increases the performance of establishments and promotes the development of innovative structures. Furthermore, in crisis periods interpersonal trust increases. Practical implications The results allow policymakers to plan better their actions and build more effective tactics in order to reach sustainable development. This work is also important for stakeholders and managers, as it guides improvements in management, governance and sustainability of agri-food supply chains. Originality/value An unprecedented research was done on the studied supply chain, knowing the relationships of trust among them, identifying peculiar partnerships and recognising some constructs and outcomes of trust
Business · Context (archaeology) · Corporate governance · Empirical research · Interpersonal communication · Knowledge management · Originality · Political science · Process management · Public relations · Qualitative research · Sociology · Supply chain · Supply chain management · Sustainability · Thematic analysis · Work (physics) · Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Marketing · Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |