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| Provedor de dados: |
AgEcon
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| País: |
United States
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| Título: |
Market Access for Local Food through the Conventional Food Supply Chain
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| Autores: |
Abate-Kassa, Getachew
Peterson, H. Christopher
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| Data: |
2011-02-15
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| Ano: |
2011
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| Palavras-chave: |
Local food
Supply chain
Buying local
Agricultural and Food Policy
Community/Rural/Urban Development
Consumer/Household Economics
Demand and Price Analysis
Financial Economics
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| Resumo: |
The paper examines relationships and linkages between the conventional supply chain actors (wholesalers and retailers) and local food producers based on a study conducted in Southeast Michigan. A case study approach was employed to examine chain actors’ operations and to explore their roles, experiences and perceptions about local foods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the owners and managers of eleven retailers and six wholesalers. The study found differences in local food perceptions, buying experiences and perceived benefits and risks associated with local food sourcing activities. The study also identified some competition between local independent food retailers and alternative market outlets. The major implication of the findings is that producers need to provide additional market services and develop trust-based relationships with their buyers to create better market access for local foods.
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| Tipo: |
Journal Article
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| Idioma: |
Inglês
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| Identificador: |
http://purl.umn.edu/100876
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| Relação: |
International Food and Agribusiness Management Review>Volume 14, Issue 1, 2011
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1
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| Formato: |
21
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