In this paper the activity of certification bodies in the organic supply chain is analysed in a broad perspective. A general description of organic certification in different regions is provided, with a brief discussion of the harmonization and mutual recognition issues stressing how differences in ...

We propose an empirical scheme - based on nonlinear dynamics - for diagnosing real-world market dynamics from observed price series data. The scheme distinguishes between endogenous and exogenous volatility in observed price series, tests whether endogenous volatility is generated by...

In the international scene, country-of-origin labelling (COOL) is a controversial issue. We aim at defining criteria for the country-of-origin marking COOL for processed foods and figure out the effect of COOL on international trade. We conduct qualitative and systematic research using the Delphi...

The lack of objective sustainability indicators and measurements leaves the performance of agricultural systems under-valued, limiting the possibility of communicating any evidence about promoting economic, social, and environmental values to food system stakeholders. In this study, a cost-benefit...

Grain problems in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have been the focus of global attention for many years. In this context, scientific evaluations of grain supply and consumption are very important as a component of agricultural cooperation between China and the DPRK and will also...

Albania is facing serious problems with the national food safety control system in terms of legislation, control and enforcement. The objective of this paper is to analyse consumer perceptions about safety of small ruminant meat in Tirana, in a context of weak enforcement of the food safety system. ...