Download or read book Innovation and Quality in the Food Chain written by J. Murdoch and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Food Engineering Innovations Across the Food Supply Chain written by Pablo Juliano and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Engineering Innovations Across the Food Supply Chain discusses the technology advances and innovations into industrial applications to improve supply chain sustainability and food security. The book captures the highlights of the 13th International Congress of Engineering ICEF13 under selected congress themes, including Sustainable Food Systems, Food Security, Advances in Food Process Engineering, Novel Food Processing Technologies, Food Process Systems Engineering and Modeling, among others. Edited by a team of distinguished researchers affiliated to CSIRO, this book is a valuable resource to all involved with the Food Industry and Academia. Feeding the world's population with safe, nutritious and affordable foods across the globe using finite resources is a challenge. The population of the world is increasing. There are two opposed sub-populations: those who are more affluent and want to decrease their caloric intake, and those who are malnourished and require more caloric and nutritional intake. For sustainable growth, an increasingly integrated systems approach across the whole supply chain is required. Focuses on innovation across the food supply chain beyond the traditional food engineering discipline Brings the integration of on-farm with food factory operations, the inclusion of Industry 4.0 sensing technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) across the food chain to reduce food wastage, water and energy inputs Makes a full intersection into other science domains (operations research, informatics, agriculture and agronomy, machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics, intelligent packaging, among others)

Download or read book Quality and Innovation in Food Chains written by Jos Bijman and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents -- Preface -- 1. Quality improvement in food value chains: searching for integrated solutions -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Defining food quality -- 1.3 Different perspectives of food chain analysis -- 1.4 Market access and the debate around the impact of quality standards -- 1.5 From innovation to co-innovation -- 1.6 Outline of the book -- References -- 2. Linking smallholder farmers to high quality food chains: appraising institutional arrangements -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Institutional constraints to quality improvement. - 2.3 Evaluating institutional arrangements from a quality improvement perspective -- 2.4 Interactions among and combinations of the different institutional arrangements -- 2.5 Conclusions and policy implications -- References -- 3. Quality challenges and opportunities in the pineapple supply chain in Benin -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Quality issues along the pineapple value chain -- 3.3. Opportunities for quality improvement -- 3.4 Conclusions -- References -- Appendix 3.1. Global SWOT analysis of pineapple value chains. - Appendix 3.2. Constraints along the pineapple value chain and recommended solutions -- 4. Willingness to pay for market information received by mobile phone among smallholder pineapple f -- Abstract -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Overview of pineapple supply chains in Benin -- 4.3 Data collection and methods -- 4.4 Mobile phone-based market information system experiences in Ghana: Esoko case study -- 4.5 Information asymmetry and importance of mobile phone use by smallholder pineapple farmers in Benin -- 4.6 Farmers' willingness to pay for a mobile-based market information system in Benin

Download or read book Innovation in Food Ecosystems written by Paola De Bernardi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the intersections of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability in food systems, and presents high-quality research illustrating the central role that food consumption and production play in achieving sustainability goals. Entrepreneurship and innovation have become particularly relevant aspects in the European Union (EU), especially since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were announced in 2015. In many cases, innovations tend to arise from small and medium-sized enterprises, and from completely new entrepreneurial endeavors. This book represents essential reading for researchers and young academics seeking to reduce disparities and inequalities in food production and consumptions patterns. By encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation, it will also help young scholars find support for their startup ideas.

Download or read book Innovation in agri food systems written by W.M.F. Jongen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fully rewritten and extended version of the successful first edition of a textbook which focuses on consumer-driven food product innovation using a systems-oriented approach. It integrates marketing and consumer sciences with technological aspects such as processing, logistics and information technology, and presents an integrated view of how new food product development is to be situated in a chain-oriented approach. Attention is also paid to the impact of changes in the environment of the agri-food system on food innovation, such as the changing consumer, the growing concern about food safety and new insights in human nutrition. Topics covered include changing markets, consumer perception of product quality, quality function deployment, the use of new and improved technology in food production, logistics and information technology, the role of regulation and legislation, quality management and control systems such as HACCP and TQM. The chapters of the first edition have been updated and extended. New chapters have been added, on consumer behaviour, corporate strategy, food safety and nutritional aspects of food innovation. Researchers and professionals in the food industry as well as students of food science, food technology and management will find this publication provides valuable information on the latest developments in the product innovation by agri-food systems.

Download or read book Innovation of Food Production Systems written by W. M. F. Jongen and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consequently, product innovation should be considered in this context.

Download or read book Innovation in Agri food Systems written by W. M. F. Jongen and published by Wageningen Academic Pub. This book was released on 2005 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fully rewritten and extended version of the successful first edition of a textbook which focuses on consumer-driven food product innovation using a systems-oriented approach. It integrates marketing and consumer sciences with technological aspects such as processing, logistics and information technology, and presents an integrated view of how new food product development is to be situated in a chain-oriented approach. Attention is also paid to the impact of changes in the environment of the agri-food system on food innovation, such as the changing consumer, the growing concern about food safety and new insights in human nutrition.Topics covered include changing markets, consumer perception of product quality, quality function deployment, the use of new and improved technology in food production, logistics and information technology, the role of regulation and legislation, quality management and control systems such as HACCP and TQM.The chapters of the first edition have been updated and extended. New chapters have been added, on consumer behaviour, corporate strategy, food safety and nutritional aspects of food innovation.Researchers and professionals in the food industry as well as students of food science, food technology and management will find this publication provides valuable information on the latest developments in the product innovation by agri-food systems.

Download or read book Quality and risk management in agri food chains written by Brigitte Petersen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'. While it may be true that a balanced diet is a prerequisite for good health, how good is what we eat and drink every day? And is it actually possible to fulfil every customer desire with the vast array of foodstuffs on offer? BSE, dioxin in eggs, EHEC sprouts: in the light of repeated food safety crises, the issue of quality assurance as well as customer-oriented quality management has become of prime importance for the agri-food industry. This sector features highly complex value-added chains, which means that quality deficiencies or contaminations can quickly lead to far-reaching problems with serious consequences for consumers and businesses. What can be done to reduce this vulnerability to crises? The only solution is to establish systematic methods of quality management which will facilitate the establishment and protection of high standards across companies. This book will show which methods are available and how they can reasonably be used. The authors present an easy-to-read guide which not only includes the most important legal provisions, standards and accreditation and certification procedures, but also develops practical quality assurance strategies and shows how they can be implemented within the agri-food industry.

Download or read book Food Chains Quality Safety and Efficiency in a Challenging World written by George Baourakis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Chains: Quality, Safety and Efficiency in a Challenging World addresses the many issues facing European food producers and other food chain stakeholders, who endeavour to improve their competitive position in a highly competitive world food market. The Food Chain is one of the main economic pillars in Europe, providing employment and opportunities for economic development in rural areas. It is therefore imperative to continuously monitor the changes that affect the sector, in order to allow stakeholders to respond promptly and effectively to the new market conditions. Adjusting to the new market involves new technology, globalization, demographic and social changes within a challenging market environment. In order to adopt these new market parameters, food chain stakeholders need to adapt their activities in order to gain in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. This book was originally published as a special issue of Food Economics - Acta Agriculture Scandinavica, Section C.

Download or read book Transparency for Sustainability in the Food Chain written by Gerhard Schiefer and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transparency for Sustainability in the Food Chain lays out the key issues and challenges in food safety, food quality, chain integrity, the link with consumers, and the technological base of tracking and tracing systems. This succinct volume brings readers up to speed on the state of the art in these areas, and the research trends in specific domains. Transparency in the food sector, especially to consumers, is one of the priority issues on the agenda of consumer policy representatives. Food scandals and deficiencies in consumer communication have drawn increasing demands for food policies that ensure that food is safe and of the quality consumers expect. Further, consumers increasingly expect that food production processes limit negative impacts on the environment and consider social concerns. Moving toward improved transparency requires action by stakeholders of the food chain but also knowledge on where and how to move. Researchers and professionals working in food sourcing, regulation, safety, and distribution will benefit from this clear overview. Specifies research to increase transparency in consumer communication Details the state of the art and research challenges in several specific food supply domains Involves food safety, food quality, chain integrity, the link with consumers, and the technological base of tracking and tracing systems

Download or read book Innovation in the Food Sector Through the Valorization of Food and Agro Food By Products written by Ana Novo de Barros and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-07-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to quality and innovation in the food sector with particular emphasis on consumer perception of quality. Chapters cover such topics as identification of environmental variables, practices crops, and cultivars to improve nutritional and functional quality of different food matrices; increased preservation of biodiversity through the use of genetic resources; nutritional and functional characterization of food matrices; and evaluation of the main bioactive substances that give food its functional qualities.

Download or read book Quality management in food chains written by Ludwig Theuvsen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication comprises material on recent studies on quality management in agri-food chains. Due to several food crisis’s (e.g. BSE, Foot-and-Mouth disease) and growing demands for food quality and safety, quality management systems and quality assurance schemes have been widely adopted in different countries in recent years. Scientific knowledge about the features, the acceptance and the effectiveness and efficiency of these newly introduced quality management initiatives, has remained scarce until now. The material by experts in the field, focuses on the evaluation of quality management systems and quality assurance schemes. The main issues are the costs and benefits of quality management given the influence of the public sector and consumers' expectations about food quality and safety. Not only are benchmarking and harmonisation methods examined with regard to their impact on the effectiveness of quality assurance schemes, but, also the role of trust, cooperation and integration for efficient quality management is discussed. Different economic theories such as microeconomics, organization and marketing theory as well as advanced statistical methods are applied. Concepts are discussed from the various points of view of industrialised, export-oriented and developing countries throughout the book. The information in this book give a comprehensive review of quality management concepts in food chains and highlight future research directions from a global perspective. This book is of interest to all those who concern themselves with the topic, be it in academia or in the professional sector.

Download or read book Future Of Food Business The The Facts The Impacts And The Acts written by Marcos Fava Neves and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011-07-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latest Edition: The Future of Food Business: The Facts, The Impacts and The Acts (2nd Edition) This unique book is a collection of articles published by the author in leading newspapers around the world. The papers focus on food chains and new concepts and ideas on how to increase competitiveness and value within the food and agricultural sectors. The book gives a comprehensive description of the food chain and suggests methods and tools that can be used by companies to re-structure their innovative market strategies. It discusses up-to-date trends, world food crises, integrated food chains and strategic planning for companies in the food sector. It also covers international investments and the role of governments in food chains. The book will motivate readers to rethink how business is conducted in the food chain and proposes new strategies for companies in the food sector. It is a must-read for entrepreneurs and researchers who are active in the food chain network. Contents:The Food Production Chains Environment:From Farms to … EverythingNavigating the Global Food SystemThe Roots of Food and Agribusiness ThinkingThe Global Food ConsumerThe World of Retailer BrandsRetailers, The Giants of ChainsThe Four Ps of Sustainability PlanningThe Global Financial Crisis, BRIC and Food CompaniesThe Food Crisis Will be BackStrategies for Solving the Food Inflation ProblemBridging the Food Dilemma: The Case of China and BrazilAlternative Solutions for the Food CrisisFood Chains and Networks Development: A 14 Point ListHow to Build a Strategic Plan for Food Chain: The Chain Plan MethodStrategic Planning For Food Companies:The Consumer's KingdomDemand-Driven OrganizationsStrategic Planning SatelliteFood Companies' Strategies in the Network EraPlanning Strategies for 2010–2020How to Capture Value?:Innovation in Integrated Food ChainsInnovation Agenda for the Food Industry and RetailersCreative Pricing StrategiesValue Capture Trilogy: The CostsValue Capture Trilogy: DifferentiationValue Capture Trilogy: Collective ActionCreating a Winning ConceptConsumer Risk AnalysisInternational Investments and Role of Governments:A Strategy for International InvestmentsHow to Evaluate the Capacity of International Investments to Promote Economic Development?How to Promote and Regulate International Investments?Colombia: An Example of the Role of GovernmentsIncorporating Smallholders into Modern Food Chains Readership: Students and researchers of agribusiness and marketing courses; business professionals; environmentalists and general public interested in food chain. Keywords:Food;Agribusiness;Sustainability;Food Chains;Strategic Planning;Innovation;Value Capture;InvestmentsKey Features:Covers up-to-date trends and innovations in Integrated Food Chains, value Capture Trilogy and international investments in the food sectorPresents the unique “The CHAINPLAN Method”Presents practical tools that can be applied by researchers and companies operating in the food chain sectorReviews: “Marcos Fava Neves describes the very complex global food chain and suggests methods and tools that can be used by companies to adjust their strategies and operational concepts in an ever rapid changing world. He discusses trends, world food crises, food chain complexity and strategic planning for food companies. It is an essential read for entrepreneurs and researchers who are active in the world-wide food chain network.” Hans Johr Corporate Head of Agriculture Nestle Switzerland “The Future of food Business presents a comprehensive look at our challenges in food chain, combining theory with relevant examples in this space. This should be mandatory for all students and professionals that work in agribusiness.” Renato Seraphim Head of New Business Syngenta Latin America “I think the research and analysis done by Dr Neves leading to a rather conclusive strategy is a good reflection of his deep insight into the food value chain. The presentation style in the book makes for easy reading too.” M D Ramesh OLAM Africa “The Future of Food Business is an easy-to-read book. Each chapter presents an important issue and ends with intriguing questions for debate, which makes it particularly useful in strategic planning processes. Highly recommended.&” Mary Shelman Director of Harvard Business School “The path forward to 2050 requires new innovative thought leaders in order to meet the challenges of increased food production for a growing and affluent global population. Dr Fava Neves motivates readers to rethink how business gets done on frontlines.” Paul Jasper CEO, Covered Logistics and Transportation, USA “Marcos' book elucidates the impending food challenge that will be a central concern for most governments in the immediate future; he puts forth innovative practical solutions to address the issue. The book is a must read for not only concerned people in the public and private enterprises but responsible citizenry all over the world. The book should be part of reference reading for most college graduates to create an awareness about the issues as they are impacted most by the food crisis.” Raj Vardhan, Sr. Vice President LAM International, China “I had the opportunity to actively participate in a one-day seminar of Prof. Marcos Fava Neves in Saint Louis, USA, where the contents of the book were presented and discussed. I am amazed about the knowledge the author has about the food industry.” G B Sundarajan Suguna Foods Limited, India “Marcos is a profound analyst of global food and agribusiness issues. He has a great vision, youth behavior and sagacity to understand complex environment and translate in a simple message.&” Gustavo Grobocopatel CEO of Los Grobo, Argentina “Food used to be a day-to-day task to provide for it and it is very close to everybody's imagination. However, today's society is characterised by individuals who are regarded to be a food expert but it takes people like Dr Marcos Fava Neves who not only explains today's food supply and puts food into a global perspective but also challenges tomorrow's needs and requirements. All with an open mindset and in a stimulating and inviting style. I suggest you join and become a knowledgeable food entrepreneur as well.” Marc van Genuchten Commercial Director Continental Juice/Cutrale, The Netherlands

Download or read book Sustainable Diets Food and Nutrition written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-05-11 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 1 and 2, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a public workshop in Washington, DC, on sustainable diets, food, and nutrition. Workshop participants reviewed current and emerging knowledge on the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and nutrition; explored sustainable diets and relevant impacts for cross-sector partnerships, policy, and research; and discussed how sustainable diets influence dietary patterns, the food system, and population and public health. This publication briefly summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Download or read book Virtual and Innovative Quality Management Across the Value Chain written by Marc Helmold and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides professionals and academics with a holistic and practical approach to virtual and innovative quality management (QM) throughout the business value chain. It describes how to manage the value change from the supply side combining all functions of the value chain and contains best practices in performance, particularly in the production, trading, service, and information industries. It explores such topics as integrated management systems (IMS), extended reality, artificial intelligence, and environmental social governance (ESG). Industry examples and case studies are used to reveal the diversity of opportunities for QM methodologies and principles. This book is an ideal guide for professionals and practitioners who wish to incorporate QM concepts to achieve a competitive advantage across all business functions.

Download or read book Quality Innovation Knowledge Theory and Practices written by Al-Hakim, Latif and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internet and social networks play a critical role in the evolution of processes and functional areas that allow businesses to reach a wider base of end-users and achieve competitive advantage in their respective markets. Quality Innovation: Knowledge, Theory, and Practices presents a compilation of recent theoretical frameworks, case studies, and empirical research findings in the area of quality innovation. It highlights the theories, strategies, and potential concerns for organizations engaged in change management designed to address stakeholders’ needs. This reference volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, business professionals, and students in a variety of fields and disciplines.

Download or read book Innovation Quality and Sustainability for a Resilient Circular Economy written by Giovanni Lagioia and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: