A comparative study of the legal and grey wild product supply chains

Grīviņš, Miķelis

doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2016.02.013

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“…The presence and professional organisation of intermediaries and trade are crucial since in many cases plant materials can perish rapidly [36]. A relatively small diversity of plant species is usually gathered and commercialised along such value chains [8,37].…”

Section: Value Chain Typesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Concurrently with niche markets, there is strong demand for some wild plant products on a large-scale international level as well. For example, the Chinese pharmaceutical market demands large quantities of wild blueberries owing to their beneficial health properties [37], and German and US-based businesses have a great demand for medicinal and aromatic plant species from Albania [8]. In Italy, porcini mushrooms have become a food representing the cultural heritage of Italian cuisine, but are mostly imported from northern Europe, eastern Europe and China [41].…”

Section: Demandmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Conceptualising the Factors that Influence the Commercialisation of Non-Timber Forest Products: The Case of Wild Plant Gathering by Organic Herb Farmers in South Tyrol (Italy)

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The gathering and commercialisation of non-timber forest products (NTFP) in Europe has repeatedly been praised for its potential to support rural development. However, political support mechanisms explicitly targeting NTFP remain underdeveloped. In this study, we aimed to contribute to the design of support mechanisms by understanding the factors that influence the commercialisation of wild plants by organic farmers. We first developed a conceptual framework based on fifteen factors and then applied the framework to a case study in South Tyrol (Alto Adige), Italy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with all fourteen members of the Vereinigung Südtiroler Kräuteranbauer (Associazione Coltivatori Sudtirolesi Piante Officinali), who commercialised wild plant species, and the data were then analysed using qualitative content analysis. Agricultural intensification, pesticide drift, limited access to gathering sites suitable for organic certification, legal restrictions, lack of consumer awareness about the additional value of organic wild plant certification, and limited product diversity were perceived as limiting factors; management techniques in organic farming, organic certification, a trend for wild, regional and healthy foods, the availability of training, and favourable cultural values and attitudes towards wild plant gathering were perceived as supportive. This study offers a comprehensive understanding of the many diverse factors that may influence wild plant commercialisation in Europe and beyond and provides guidance on how political support mechanisms could unlock the much heralded potential of wild plant commercialisation for rural development.

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Section: Value Chain Typesmentioning

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Section: Demandmentioning

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Conceptualising the Factors that Influence the Commercialisation of Non-Timber Forest Products: The Case of Wild Plant Gathering by Organic Herb Farmers in South Tyrol (Italy)

2019

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“…Probably the most commonly quoted sustainability definition is the one given by the Brundtland Commission, which states that "sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [12] (p. 41). This definition suggests the need to redefine relations between economic and environmental development.…”

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“…Wild forest produce picking has strong historical and cultural roots, and, over recent decades, these have formed the basis for the emergence of a sophisticated blueberry industry. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the ensuing shock created by the introduction of a market economy, followed by more recent economic crises, have all reduced opportunities for the rural population and allowed for the expansion of the modern blueberry industry [41]. Wild blueberries are a highly valuable product, offering rural communities the chance to increase their income.…”

Section: A Comparison Of Berry Supply Chains In Latvia and Serbiamentioning

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“…In addition, there are also a large number of berry collecting points, numerous small networks of collectors, and a few huge enterprises operating with €1 million-plus annual turnovers. However, the sector is still relatively new, and, because of this, it remains largely invisible in the official statistics, has not attracted the interest of government institutions, and remains weakly regulated, which has led to the emergence of a multiplicity of informal and gray practices [41].…”

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A Comparative Analysis of the Social Performance of Global and Local Berry Supply Chains

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Abstract:The goal of this paper is twofold: to comparatively analyze the social performance of global and local berry supply chains and to explore the ways in which the social dimension is embedded in the overall performance of food supply chains. To achieve this goal, the social performance of five global and local food supply chains in two countries are analyzed: wild blueberry supply chains in Latvia and cultivated raspberry supply chains in Serbia. The study addresses two research questions:(1) What is the social performance of the local and global supply chains? (2) How can references to context help improve understanding of the social dimension and social performance of food supply chains? To answer these questions, two interlinked thematic sets of indicators (attributes) are used-one describing labor relations and the other describing power relations. These lists are then contextualized by examining the micro-stories of the actors involved in these supply chains. An analysis of the chosen attributes reveals that global chains perform better than local chains. However, a context-sensitive analysis from the perspective of embedded markets and communities suggests that the social performance of food chains is highly context-dependent, relational, and affected by actors' abilities to negotiate values, norms, and the rules embedded within these chains, both global and local. The results illustrate that the empowerment of the chains' weakest actors can lead to a redefining of the meanings that performance assessments rely on.

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Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs)

Nedeljković¹

2019

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A comparative study of the legal and grey wild product supply chains

Cited by 17 publications

References 45 publications

Conceptualising the Factors that Influence the Commercialisation of Non-Timber Forest Products: The Case of Wild Plant Gathering by Organic Herb Farmers in South Tyrol (Italy)

Conceptualising the Factors that Influence the Commercialisation of Non-Timber Forest Products: The Case of Wild Plant Gathering by Organic Herb Farmers in South Tyrol (Italy)

A Comparative Analysis of the Social Performance of Global and Local Berry Supply Chains

Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs)

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