Effects of COVID-19 on the Italian agri-food supply and value chains

Coluccia, Benedetta; Agnusdei, Giulio Paolo; Miglietta, Pier Paolo; Leo, Federica De

doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107839

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“…This implied a shift in the purchasing of food by families, especially with regards to nonperishable and highly processed food, and less fresh food (fruits and vegetables) [37]. Several studies have shown changes in consumers' food habits and everyday behavior [38][39][40]: frozen vegetable sales increased by 25% during the peak of the lockdown and was higher than the year before (+14.6%) after the lockdown [22]. Bracale and Vaccaro [38] reported a lower fruit and vegetable intake during the early stages of COVID-19, which was later followed by an increase.…”

Section: The Impact On the Food Supply Chainmentioning

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Horticulture: Critical Issues and Opportunities Derived from an Unexpected Occurrence

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The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many victims worldwide and has generated a serious economic crisis. Substantial changes have occurred in the food and ornamental production chains. The aim of the present review has been to summarize some of the main effects that the pandemic is having on horticulture and on the new habits of people. Infections and quarantine measures have prevented the regular flow of certain goods and of connected services. Cases of shortages and/or surpluses, a lack of the availability of labor, and a reduction in demand for some food products and flowers have occurred. New food production approaches have emerged and a reconnection between farmers and consumers has been spreading, thereby facilitating product distribution. Moreover, during the forced isolation, people have had to face periods of stress. The benefits that can be derived from leisure activities related to flowers and ornamental plants, and from access to nature and urban green spaces are increasingly being recognized as relevant. The seriousness of the pandemic will inevitably lead to lasting changes. Therefore, the vulnerability of the pre-COVID-19 distribution chains should be considered and a new food production chain should be drawn up, to increase the resilience of such systems.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Horticulture: Critical Issues and Opportunities Derived from an Unexpected Occurrence

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“…In this study, in combination with the confirmed cases of COVID-19, food production, trade data, from the perspective of internal and external supply factors, we analyzed the food security risks at a national scale along the "Belt and Road" in the context of the pandemic. More importantly, the COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted food prices, purchasing capacity, food supply chain [11] and the pattern of food flow and consumption [9]. In the future, using the food security risk assessment model and further integrated with the above-mentioned factors (e.g., purchasing capacity), the resilience of food systems and decision-making support will be investigated accordingly.…”

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“…Zabir et al [8] found that the pandemic has given rise to a shortage of food supply and agricultural labor in Bangladesh, and posed risks to crop harvesting. Coluccia et al [9] discussed the effects of COVID-19 on agri-food supply and value chains in Italy. Marti et al [10] highlighted that control measures have important consequences for European food chains and agrifood export supply chains.…”

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Food Security Risks of Countries along the Belt and Road in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Zhu³

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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered concerns about the global food crisis, thus identification of food security risks constitutes an important basis for responding to the influence of the pandemic. In this study, the influence path of the pandemic on food security was analyzed first. Then, the risk nodes of the trade network of countries along the Belt and Road were identified by complex network analysis. Further, food security risks were comprehensively assessed, and dominant risk types were systematically determined by using a four-dimensional integrated food security risk assessment model. According to the results:(1) The COVID-19 pandemic adds to the uncertainty of food security, lowers the efficiency and stability of international trade, highlights the importance of domestic supply, and exposes the vulnerability of external dependence. (2) The Main Cereals Trade Network (MCTN) presents typical scale-free features in the Belt and Road, and core countries significantly affect the stable service of the network. However, as spreading of COVID-19, these countries may pose potential risks to the global food market in the future, by disrupting MCTN. (3) The possession of cereals less than 200 kg/per in 19 countries along the Belt and Road, nine countries have an external dependence of above 90%, and eight countries have an import concentration of above 90%. With the pandemic, 27 countries' Food Security Risks Indices (FSRI) increase over 1.5 times. (4) Roughly 25%, 40%, and 15% of the countries are dominated by the pandemic risk, dual risks, and compound risks, respectively. About half a number of the countries shows very high or high FSRI level. Specifically, seven countries are dominated by the compound risk. Ten countries are dominated by the domestic supply risk and the pandemic risk. Six countries are dominated by the domestic supply risk and the import concentration risk.

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“…Due to the excessive demand of food products, there was an increase in panic buying among the individuals and by traders also. The disruption was more severe for perishable products (Coluccia et al 2021).…”

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Managing disruptions and risks amidst COVID-19 outbreaks: role of blockchain technology in developing resilient food supply chains

Sharma

Joshi

Luthra³

2021

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This study attempts to present a contribution of Blockchain Technology (BC-T) in managing disruptions, and risk caused by the COVID-19 outbreaks and extending profound support in developing resilient Food Supply Chains (FSCs). The effects of the pandemic can be witnessed on global supply chains in their demand & supply side disruptions and in the changing patterns of consumer buying in the food industry. The assessment of the disruptive factors is required to explore the present issues and promising resilient strategies to impart robustness to the FSCs for mitigating disruptions in the future. An integrated approach of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) and Weighted Assessment Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) is employed to assess the factors related to sourcing, lean, workforce, and flexibility, as well as evaluation of the BC-T enabled FSCs resilient strategies that mitigate the effect of disruption during the pandemic. The findings exhibit that 'Sourcing related' is the most affecting disruptive factor causing distress in the FSCs and 'flexibility resilient strategy' is the most relevant resilient strategy for BC-T enabled FSCs. The BC-T acts as a catalyst in enhancing the flexibility, traceability, and shorter supply chain network structure that may help the FSCs to mitigate risk and disruption in the pandemic situation. The BC-T helps the FSCs to control the demand and supply shocks, and supports the organization with real-time monitoring and sharing information. This study provides insights to the decision-makers, managers, and other stakeholders to take significant decisions during an emergency.

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Effects of COVID-19 on the Italian agri-food supply and value chains

Cited by 130 publications

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Horticulture: Critical Issues and Opportunities Derived from an Unexpected Occurrence

The Impact of COVID-19 on Horticulture: Critical Issues and Opportunities Derived from an Unexpected Occurrence

Food Security Risks of Countries along the Belt and Road in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Managing disruptions and risks amidst COVID-19 outbreaks: role of blockchain technology in developing resilient food supply chains

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