Sustainability Certification, a New Path of Value Creation in the Olive Oil Sector: The ITALIAN Case Study

Lombardo, Luca; Farolfi, Camilla; Capri, E.

doi:10.3390/foods10030501

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“…Only around 7% of the respondents indicate organic certification, and 6% of them the price of the bottle. Our results are consistent with those of previous studies on the EVOO market and consumers’ choice drivers [ 89 , 91 , 92 ]. Overall, almost 80% of the respondents pay attention to the national, regional, or local (including GI) origin of olives and/or olive oil.…”

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Consumer Preferences for Origin and Organic Attributes of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Choice Experiment in the Italian Market

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Gallenti

Troiano

et al. 2021

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The paper investigates Italian consumers’ behavior towards characteristics of extra virgin olive oil, in particular organic production methods and geographical origin. On the basis of the existing literature, the concepts of sustainability of food systems, diets, and the olive oil supply chain are analyzed. A choice experiment (CE), using a face-to-face questionnaire with over 1000 participants, was conducted to quantify the willingness to pay (WTP) for these two attributes. Findings show positive preference for origin attributes, while the organic attribute is not highly valued. The article also offers some perspectives on future research to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the Italian olive oil supply chain.

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confidence: 93%

Consumer Preferences for Origin and Organic Attributes of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Choice Experiment in the Italian Market

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Gallenti

Troiano

et al. 2021

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“…However, this abundance of regional cultivars can pose challenges if their features and potential are not adequately evaluated and valorized. Indeed, despite the high number of oils with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) (Lombardo et al, 2021), these landraces have a minimal impact on the overall production volumes and, furthermore, are often poorly recognized or unknown to consumers (Cola & Sarnari, 2020). It seems intuitive how it is impossible to individually enhance all these cultivars in the market when instead a strategy would be needed to synthesize this botanical richness into new pathways.…”

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Trapped in The Past: The Decline of Italian Olive Groves in the Face of Traditional Visions and Policies, Emerging Challenges and Innovation

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2023

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Italy has long been a key player in olive crop production, but the sector is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. This is evident by shrinking cultivated areas, farms, production levels, and investments. Multiple factors contributed to this decline, including traditional cultivation practices, limited innovation and competitiveness, siloed-oriented policies, landscape protection measures, and unsustainable agricultural systems. Phytosanitary issues, such as the spread of Xylella fastidiosa and the effects of climate change and drought, further compounded these challenges. Over the last decade, the sector has undergone preservation efforts focused on the perpetuation of traditional narratives and implementing policies to protect smallholder farmers, old cultivars, and safeguard traditional agri-food products. However, these approaches hinder the sector's ability to adapt and compete in the market, perpetuating stagnation rather than driving the necessary changes. To reverse this decline, the olive sector must undergo necessary evolution, as seen in other sectors, such as viticulture and tree crops. This entails embracing a comprehensive strategy encompassing research and development, infrastructure investment, the promotion of modern cultivation techniques, and policies that support the sector's evolution. Without such measures, the future of Italy's olive industry remains uncertain, with significant implications for its cultural heritage and economy. Italy must recognize the economic and cultural consequences of continued decline and take immediate action for long-term viability.

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“…45 t CO 2 ha −1 yr −1 (227 tree ha −1 ) representing a key valuable crop for climate change mitigation purpose [61]. The synergy between environmental and economic sustainability of olive groves has been the subject of recent researches depicting limitations and potentiality of the main existing LCA-based environmental certification processes of olive oil (for review [62]). Olive trees have some specific features which might help to introduce a novel integration among various environmental impact assessment frameworks, including the accounting of the biological capability of trees to sequester CO 2 .…”

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Carbon Fluxes in Sustainable Tree Crops: Field, Ecosystem and Global Dimension

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Carbon (C) budget at cropping systems has not only agronomic but also environmental relevance because of their contribution to both emissions and removals of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Ideally, sustainable orchards are expected to remove atmospheric CO2 at a rate greater than that of the emissions because of (i) optimized biology of the system and (ii) reduced on-site/offsite inputs sourced by the technosphere. However, such a computation might produce inconsistent results and in turn biased communication on sustainability of the cropping systems because C accounting framework(s) are used under unclear context. This study examined the sustainability of orchards in terms of impact on GHGs focusing its significance at the field, ecosystem and global dimension analyzing some operational aspects and limitations of existing frameworks (e.g., net ecosystem carbon balance (NECB), life cycle assessment (LCA)). Global relevance of sustainable orchard was also discussed considering the C sequestration at cropland as instructed by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The uniqueness of olive tree lifespan duration and C sequestration is discussed within the Product Environmental Footprint of agrifood product. The paper also highlighted overlapping components among the NECB, LCA and IPCC frameworks and the need for an integrated C accounting scheme for a more comprehensive and detailed mapping of sustainability in agriculture.

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Sustainability Certification, a New Path of Value Creation in the Olive Oil Sector: The ITALIAN Case Study

Cited by 11 publications

References 46 publications

Consumer Preferences for Origin and Organic Attributes of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Choice Experiment in the Italian Market

Consumer Preferences for Origin and Organic Attributes of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Choice Experiment in the Italian Market

Trapped in The Past: The Decline of Italian Olive Groves in the Face of Traditional Visions and Policies, Emerging Challenges and Innovation

Carbon Fluxes in Sustainable Tree Crops: Field, Ecosystem and Global Dimension

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