Business models in urban farming: A comparative analysis of case studies from Spain, Italy and Germany

Pölling, Bernd; Prados, María José; Torquati, Biancamaria; Giacchè, Giulia; Recasens, Xavier; Paffarini, Chiara; Alfranca, Óscar; Lorleberg, Wolf

doi:10.1515/mgr-2017-0015

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“…According to Table 4, three of the documents proposed solutions to BMI for the farmers in the FSC in which Pölling, Sroka, and Mergenthaler [16] consider innovation in the value proposition as a solution to BMI for the farmers. While, Varela-Candamio, Calvo, Novo-Corti [26], and Pölling et al [21] provide a new business model for the farmers in the FSC. The following is a summary of these studies.…”

Section: Farmersmentioning

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Food Supply Chain and Business Model Innovation

Nosratabadi

Mosavi

Lakner

2020

Foods

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This paper investigates the contribution of business model innovations in the advancement of novel food supply chains. Through a systematic literature review, the notable business model innovations in the food industry are identified, surveyed, and evaluated. Findings reveal that the innovations in value proposition, value creation processes, and value delivery processes of business models are the successful strategies proposed in food industry. It is further disclosed that rural female entrepreneurs, social movements, and also urban conditions are the most important driving forces causing farmers to reconsider their business models. In addition, the new technologies and environmental factors are the secondary contributors in business model innovation for the food processors. It is concluded that digitalization has disruptively changed the food distributor models. E-commerce models and Internet-of-Things are reported as the essential factors causing retailers to innovate their business models. Furthermore, consumption demand and product quality are two main factors affecting the business models of all the firms operating in the food supply chain regardless of their positions in the chain. The findings of the current study provide an insight into the food industry to design a sustainable business model to bridge the gap between food supply and food demand.

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Section: Farmersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Food Supply Chain and Business Model Innovation

Nosratabadi

Mosavi

Lakner

2020

Foods

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“…[74] consider innovation in the value proposition as a solution to BMI for the farmers. While, Varela-Candamio, Calvo, Novo-Corti [84], and Pölling et al [58] provide a new business model for the farmers in the FSC. The following is a summary of these studies.…”

Section: Business Model Innovation In the Food Supply Chainmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Differentiation business model recommends the urban farmers to analyze the whole value chain and utilize vicinity to the final consumers and, by a vertical integration, capture more values. Pölling et al [58] argue that to perform successfully a differentiation business model, not only the integration is important, but also the product should possess specific features such as exotic species or traditional breeds. Pölling et al [58] believe that 'diversification' in urban farming business model consists the variety in the value proposition the farmer offers to the customers.…”

Section: Business Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pölling et al [58] argue that to perform successfully a differentiation business model, not only the integration is important, but also the product should possess specific features such as exotic species or traditional breeds. Pölling et al [58] believe that 'diversification' in urban farming business model consists the variety in the value proposition the farmer offers to the customers. They also articulate that agro-tourism, social events (i.e., education, therapy, health), horse services, and care farming are a sort of services that urban farms frequently offer to their clients as well.…”

Section: Business Modelsmentioning

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“…To justify economically urban farming, since the farmland in and around urban areas are smaller than rural areas, higher added values crop production is necessity. Therefore, Pölling et al [58] explain that 'low-cost specialization' business model is an urban farming model in which only the products with high added values, high transportation costs, freshness, and high perishability are produced because the vicinity to the final consumers is a competitive advantage and makes the model feasible.…”

Section: Business Modelsmentioning

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