Trust has been recognized as one of the key stabilizers of the food system. An understanding of the functionality of trust with its precursors and consequences is therefore essential for an efficient management of the food system. This paper provides a structured overview of the state-of-the art of ...
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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System dynamics and food networks research: The Case of Trust. Proceedings of International Discussion Forum in conjunction with the 26th Conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, Queensland, Australia, 17 August 2006, 2007, pp 3-15
This paper argues that new demands for agricultural production (such as the demand for bioenergy/biofuels) can function as an opportunity for the agricultural sector, basically because it will allow overcoming "natural constraints" that agricultural production faces when dependent mainly on food...
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Carvalho, B. M. T. R. S. P. de
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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System dynamics and innovation in food networks 2008. Proceedings of the 2nd International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, 18-22 February 2008, 2008, pp 65-75
This paper focuses upon the case of alternative food supply chains (AFSCs) as a "laboratory" for the implementation of sustainability concepts on a larger scale. To realize this type of up-scaling, two important conditions should be fulfilled: the initiatives have to combine a performing internal...
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Vuylsteke, A.; Huylenbroeck, G. van
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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Innovation and system dynamics in food networks 2007. Proceedings of the 1st European Forum on Innovation and System Dynamics in Food Networks, Innsbruck-Igis, Austria, 15-17 February, 2007, 2007, pp 45-54
This paper hypothesizes that, given the specific forms of food safety controls, the difference between the costs of mandatory and voluntary approaches may not be particularly relevant. As a consequence, in the case of credence goods, the threat of mandatory regulation is not sufficient to motivate...
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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Quality assurance, risk management and environmental control in agriculture and food supply networks: Proceedings of the 82nd Seminar of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) held in Bonn, Germany on 14-16 May 2003 (Volumes A and B), 2004, pp 265-275
This book contains 7 papers presented at the conference. The papers address various aspects of the fundamental questions related to system dynamics and trust in food networks. The first paper gives an overview of the state-of-the art in trust research in agricultural and food economics. The second...
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Fritz, M.; Rickert, U.; Schiefer, G.
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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System dynamics and food networks research: The Case of Trust. Proceedings of International Discussion Forum in conjunction with the 26th Conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, Queensland, Australia, 17 August 2006, 2007, pp 101 pp.
Sixty-four papers from the title conference are presented. Topics covered include: the driving forces and impact of quality assurance; chain management issues (food safety controls, tracking/tracing, and contracts/public regulations); adoption to EU quality requirements; consumer issues (risk...
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Schiefer, G.; Rickert, U.
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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Quality assurance, risk management and environmental control in agriculture and food supply networks: Proceedings of the 82nd Seminar of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) held in Bonn, Germany on 14-16 May 2003 (Volumes A and B), 2004, pp 662 pp.
This book/proceedings presents ideas and concepts that might support the agri-food sector in providing food without compromising economic, social and environmental sustainability. The book consists of 47 papers with the following major topics: sustainability and chain management; dependencies...
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Fritz, M.; Rickert, U.; Schiefer, G.
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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System dynamics and innovation in food networks 2008. Proceedings of the 2nd International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, 18-22 February 2008, 2008, pp 587 pp.
This paper examines the impact of regulatory burdens on the competitiveness of the food and drinks industry, especially the European dairy sector. A theoretical foundation is provided by transaction cost economics and total quality management insights. The effects of legislation on administrative...
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Bremmers, H.; Poppe, K. J.; Wijnands, J.; Meulen, B. van der
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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System dynamics and innovation in food networks 2008. Proceedings of the 2nd International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, 18-22 February 2008, 2008, pp 341-360
Quantitative risk assessment models are playing a minor role in the development of the new EU legal framework for food safety. There is a tendency for the EU institutions to apply the precautionary principle in contrast to the predisposition of US institutions to rely on risk analysis. This paper...
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Fuentes-Pila, J.; Jimeno, V.; Manzano, A.; Rodríguez Monroy, C.; Fernández, M. del M.
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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Trust and risk in business networks: Proceedings of the 99th Seminar of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE), Bonn, Germany, 8-10 February, 2006, 2006, pp 477-484
This paper addresses important interconnections between private governance and civil society trajectories relevant to overall food safety, with emphasis on food ethics, traceability and state regulations.
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Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
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System dynamics and innovation in food networks 2009. Proceedings of the 3rd International European Forum on system dynamics and innovation in food networks, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, 16-20 February, 2009, 2009, pp 163-173