Agribusiness Innovation and Contextual Evolution, Volume I

Agriculture is the oldest and most traditional of economic sectors, and its business has seen major evolutionary leaps over the past century. Contemporary agribusiness is being influenced and reshaped by technological advancements, geopolitical developments, globalisation, transport and logistics innovations, as well as changes in industry structure and consumer behaviour.

Reflecting on these changes and providing a deep dive into this sector, this two-volume scientific works' collection defines, refines, analyses, and prescribes the evolution of agribusiness in the present and future. Taken together, the books offer a comprehensive conceptualisation of the multifactorial macro, micro and organisational elements of agribusiness, including strategic, managerial, marketing, technological and geo-socio-political forces.

Volume I explores the strategic, managerial and marketing aspects of contemporary agribusiness, and descriptively and prescriptively investigates the organisational and immediate industry practices and sectoral forces. Topics covered include circular business models, CSR communication practices, digital marketing, organisational sustainability and contemporary farming systems, to name a few..

Offers a comprehensive, definitive deep dive into agribusiness, with original scientific contributions Explores the contextual evolutions impacting the sector, and the means, practices and avenues for its development. Defines , refines, analyses the evolution of agribusiness in the present and future

Auteur
Antonino Galati is Associate Professor in Agricultural Management in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy.

Mariantonietta Fiore is Professor in Agricultural Economics and Valuation in the Department of Economics, University of Foggia, Italy.

Alkis Thrassou is Professor in the School of Business at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, and a Senior Research Fellow of the EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB).

Demetris Vrontis is Professor and Vice Rector for Faculty and Research at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, as well the Editor-in-Chief of the EuroMed Journal of Business (EMJB) and the President of the EuroMed Research Business Institute (EMRBI).

Contenu
Chapter 1 Overview of agribusiness managerial and marketing advancements.- Chapter 2 Family farming systems of angola: define, analyse and refine.- Chapter 3 Sustainability of Italian listed companies in Non-Financial Reporting.- Chapter 4 Animal welfare and major european food retailers.- Chapter 5 Csr communication practices in the Portuguese agri-food sector: national clusters as case study.- Chapter 6 Improving the small farmers' agribusiness orientation in the lavender industry: an empirical study in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines.- Chapter 7 Quality Schemes and Geographical Indicators in the Cheese Agribusiness and the case of the Cypriot traditional cheese Halloumi.- Chapter 8 From wine production/consumption to wine exportation/importation An exploratory analysis about the competitive structure of the wine industry.- Chapter 9 Circular business models and organic waste valorisation practices in agribusiness: a systematic literature review.- Chapter 10 Women's Role in Rural Agriculture, Importance, and Constraints to Women's Entrepreneurship in Türkiye.- Chapter 11 Wine Industry Resilience and Strategy Under Crisis: the case of Sicilian Cooperatives.