Supply Chain Management and Sustainability in Agri-Food System: Italian Evidence

Abstract

Aims and ScopeJournal of Nutritional Ecology and Food Research is an international journal which publishes peer-reviewed articles on food production and consumption, with regard to health, environment, society and economy. The scope is thus broad, articles being focused on signifi cant novel research in human and animal nutrition, food science and technology, food marketing and transportation. In addition, articles on food and identity, agriculture and sustainability, are also welcome. The journal only publishes novel, high quality review papers, original research papers, short communications, concerning all aspects of food and nutrition. It is journal policy to publish special issues on topical and emergent subjects of nutrition and food research or related areas. The selected peer-reviewed papers from scientifi c meetings, symposia and workshops related to journal "aims and scope" are also published. Authors will receive the following benefi ts:• Electronic submission of articles • Fast reviews • Rapid times to publication • No page charges • Free color where justifi ed • Distinguished editorial board • Availability in print and online editions

Agri-Food Chains Versus Short Chains – Literature and Legislation Review

“…EUROPA 2020 Strategy -A European Strategy for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth" [13] ("Europe 2020 Strategy") introduced for the first time the notion of short chain in close connection with another concept, namely the "local food system" (LFS). The signatory Member States proposed in 2010 a new perspective on the CAP reform, following the economic and financial crisis of 2008.…”

An Agricultural Products Supply Chain Management to Optimize Resources and Carbon Emission Considering Variable Production Rate: Case of Nonperishable Corps

“…In the agricultural supply chain, most of the work is found in the logistic of food supply [13], food safety [14], and imperfect information system. As there is a desirable need to encounter the requirements of lean manufacturing, supervision of scraps and reworks due to the significant concerns for production systems [15][16][17].…”

Linking Supply Chain Management and Food Security: A Concept of Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Agribusiness in Developing Economies

“…While contemporary agri-food supply chain tends to involve a complicated but flexible process, the globalization processes of the agribusiness supply chain, changing the connectivity mode between food production and consumption requires linking the food to the social, cultural and environment contexts within which it is produced and distributed. From a global perspective, the prospective of the managing value chain has become a central focus of many recent international agricultural development strategies [54].…”