Questioning the business model of sustainable wine production: The case of French “Vallée du Rhône” wine growers

Lichy, Jessica; Kachour, Maher; Stokes, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137891

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“…Sustainable BMs and CBMs in the wine industry have been studied by scholars using alternative approaches and in relation to different countries, exploring the ‘Old World’ European wine producers (namely, those countries that are considered the birthplaces of wine, such as Italy, France, Spain) (Broccardo & Zicari, 2020; Cavicchi & Vagnoni, 2022; Chiriacò et al, 2019; Dressler, 2023; Ferrer et al, 2022; Lichy et al, 2023; Mura et al, 2023; Ouvrard et al, 2020) and ‘New World’ wine producers (such as, U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand) (Kariyapperuma & Collins, 2021; Preston, 2008; Sautier et al, 2018). Despite of the increasing interest over time on sustainable BMs and CBMs (Daou et al, 2020) and, although some scholars identify BMs as drivers of sustainability, literature related to this topic are still rare (Ferrer et al, 2022) and show a lack of coordinated effort to develop a system of international indicators of sustainability (Lichy et al, 2023; Merli et al, 2018).…”

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Achieving the circular economy through environmental policies: Packaging strategies for more sustainable business models in the wine industry

Mura,

Vicentini,

Botti

et al. 2023

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The environmental and economic benefits of adopting a circular economy (CE) approach could be significant for firms. The CE and packaging constitute a fundamental binomial for our economy, yet there are still few studies of the advantages for food value chains, especially in the wine sector. Therefore, in this paper, we address this research gap by measuring the environmental and economic performance of a circular business model (CBM) adopting the wine industry as a reference. We apply a combination of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) methods to a small Italian winemaking firm, which implements a circular strategy through the take‐back and refurbishment of wine packaging components. Results show that by implementing this sustainable and CBM, a firm can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 8 to 90% and save from 6 to 63% of its economic costs.

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Achieving the circular economy through environmental policies: Packaging strategies for more sustainable business models in the wine industry

Mura,

Vicentini,

Botti

et al. 2023

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Integrating organic fertilization and soil tillage techniques to enhance the nutritional attributes of “Royal” grapes (Vitis vinifera L. cv.)

Kaya,

Ates,

Daler

et al. 2024

Food and Energy Security

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In the context of global efforts to improve food quality against the backdrop of climate change and increasing demands for food, this study sought to investigate the influence of tillage and fertilization methods on essential nutritional components. Thus, this extensive investigation into the variability of organic acid, sugar, and vitamin content within berries over the years 2020 to 2022 shows the critical influence of agricultural practices on the nutritional quality of grape. Our findings revealed significant fluctuations in the levels of various organic acids, with oxalic and propionic acids seeing a notable increase in 2022, while tartaric, citric, and maleic acids decreased. Similarly, a significant rise in sucrose, glucose, and fructose levels was documented by 2022, alongside a variable trend in vitamin content. The PCA results revealed a clear impact of tillage and organic amendments on the biochemical composition of Royal grapes. Heatmap findings confirmed the results obtained from PCA and showed that certain treatments resulted in high organic acid content, while others resulted in high sugar content. However, disc harrow and olive blackwater 2021 followed by disc harrow and Antep radish 2021 and no‐tillage broccoli 2020 were the best treatments with a balanced distribution of organic acids, soluble sugars, and vitamins among all treatments. On the other hand, chisel and olive blackwater '20 was the treatment with the lowest ratio of organic acids, sugars, and vitamins, followed by chisel and Antep radish 2020. These results show that the concentration of organic acids, soluble sugars, and vitamins in grapes is more affected by the tillage method than the type of organic fertilizer used. To sum up, our study holds valuable implications for viticulture and agriculture at large, highlighting the potential to tailor farming practices for enhanced nutritional outcomes. Such advancements not only promise to elevate the quality of agricultural produce but also contribute to the broader objective of achieving food security and nutritional adequacy, thus offering a roadmap for future research and practice in sustainable agriculture and viticulture.

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Introduction to Sustainable Management in the Wine Industry

Sánchez-García,

Martínez-Falcó,

Millán-Tudela

et al. 2024

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

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Questioning the business model of sustainable wine production: The case of French “Vallée du Rhône” wine growers

Cited by 13 publications

References 73 publications

Achieving the circular economy through environmental policies: Packaging strategies for more sustainable business models in the wine industry

Achieving the circular economy through environmental policies: Packaging strategies for more sustainable business models in the wine industry

Integrating organic fertilization and soil tillage techniques to enhance the nutritional attributes of “Royal” grapes (Vitis vinifera L. cv.)

Introduction to Sustainable Management in the Wine Industry

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