An exploration of distribution channels: Challenges and opportunities for organic food producers in Croatia

Gajdić, Dušanka; Petljak, Kristina; Mesić, Željka

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“…For example, Tošović--Stevanović et al ( 2020) obtained the same results for SRB, where the dominant distribution channels are processing plants and green markets; bearing in mind that the placement through green markets included the product placement through local stores, so the rating was higher. Gajdić et al (2018) also analysed the distribution of organic food products in Croatia and they concluded that most producers sell their organic food products directly to the final consumer, mostly on small farms and local fairs, and regarding indirect distribution, specialised stores are dominant retail format, followed by wholesale. Atănăsoaie (2011) reveals that it is better for small farmers to use distribution channels directly, without intermediaries, while for large farms he recommends the use of indirect distribution channels, through which they can sell large quantities of agricultural products (supermarkets, specialty stores, processors).…”

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Economic overview of the distribution channels used by Eastern European small farms for their agricultural products

Ristanović¹,

Tošović-Stevanović²,

Maican³

et al. 2022

Agric. Econ. - Czech

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The role of small farms in agricultural production is particularly important for less developed economies, with a high share of agriculture in GDP and a lower level of national income. These economies have a high share of small-scale farms in the total number of registered farms, measured by the size of an agricultural holding. The paper thoroughly analyses the distribution channels of the agricultural products of Moldova (MDA), Romania (ROM), and Serbia (SRB). The data sources for this analysis are taken from the survey conducted on 1 608 small-scale farms in the above-mentioned countries in 2019. The aim of the paper is to develop a model that could enable the structured analysis of distribution channels. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was used for efficient assessment and as a criterion for choosing the most appropriate distribution channel. The results of the analysis show that small-scale farms mostly place their products in green markets and processing plants and that the quality and the price of agricultural products are the dominant criteria for the selection of a channel. The results of the applied model indicate that the model is stable and that small-scale farms can choose the optimal distribution channel by using this study.

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Economic overview of the distribution channels used by Eastern European small farms for their agricultural products

Ristanović¹,

Tošović-Stevanović²,

Maican³

et al. 2022

Agric. Econ. - Czech

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“…However, as we can see, there is a trend of increasing demand in the organic agricultural market in the world and increased interest on the part of business entities. Therefore, it can be argued that production of such products has increased 24 .…”

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Legal Provision of Food Security and Rational Land Use in Organic Production in Ukraine in the Context of European Integration

2022

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The monograph is devoted to the study of current legal issues of food security and rational land use in the implementation of organic production in Ukraine on the country's path to European integration.The current state and trends in the development of organic agriculture in Ukraine are analyzed. Specific features and principles of normative regulation of land use in the process of organic production have been studied. The peculiarities of the legal regime and legal forms of land use for organic production are highlighted. The content of certification of organic production and labeling of organic products is revealed. The issue of improving state support for organic agriculture is considered. Proposals for improving the legal regulation of organic agricultural production in Ukraine have been formulated. Prospective directions of Ukrainian organic producers' entry into the European market are proposed, taking into account the EU requirements for environmental friendliness of products. Obstacles to the development of this area of agro-industrial complex are analyzed and practical recommendations for the development of national organic agriculture are developed.The publication is intended for scientists, teachers, graduate students, students of law and economic institutions of higher education, practicing lawyers and economists, representatives of agribusiness, as well as anyone interested in the problems of organic production.

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“…Decentralized distribution channels are often inefficient because firms act according to their own objectives rather than for the benefit of the channel. Suboptimal decisions at different levels are caused by lack of alignment between individual firm and channel objectives, as individual firms fail to consider the externalities of their decisions on the other firms in the system [8].…”

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Small Farm Business Analysis Using the AHP Model for Efficient Assessment of Distribution Channels

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Distribution of agricultural products from the aspect of farms is a continuous issue. Efficient application of the distribution model should provide a farm owner with regular income, as well as with a competitive advantage. Assessment of distribution channels in the context of an agricultural producer is subject to multi-criteria decisions, including both qualitative and quantitative factors. The aim of this paper is to develop a model which enables a structured analysis and an efficient assessment of distribution channels. The methodology based on the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) will be a useful tool in setting various criteria for deciding on distribution channels, as well as a tool for managing a multi-variant qualitative assessment of data included in decision-making processes. The survey results show that the most important distribution channel for agricultural products is the channel of sales via processing plants (cooling and drying facilities, silos and agricultural combines), compared to sales through advertising (which significantly increased its share with the COVID-19 pandemic), sales through sales channels or at farmers’ markets.

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An exploration of distribution channels: Challenges and opportunities for organic food producers in Croatia

Cited by 14 publications

References 30 publications

Economic overview of the distribution channels used by Eastern European small farms for their agricultural products

Economic overview of the distribution channels used by Eastern European small farms for their agricultural products

Legal Provision of Food Security and Rational Land Use in Organic Production in Ukraine in the Context of European Integration

Small Farm Business Analysis Using the AHP Model for Efficient Assessment of Distribution Channels

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