Author : George Baourakis
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317995139
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Food Chains: Quality, Safety and Efficiency in a Challenging World by : George Baourakis
Download or read book Food Chains: Quality, Safety and Efficiency in a Challenging World written by George Baourakis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Chains: Quality, Safety and Efficiency in a Challenging World addresses the many issues facing European food producers and other food chain stakeholders, who endeavour to improve their competitive position in a highly competitive world food market. The Food Chain is one of the main economic pillars in Europe, providing employment and opportunities for economic development in rural areas. It is therefore imperative to continuously monitor the changes that affect the sector, in order to allow stakeholders to respond promptly and effectively to the new market conditions. Adjusting to the new market involves new technology, globalization, demographic and social changes within a challenging market environment. In order to adopt these new market parameters, food chain stakeholders need to adapt their activities in order to gain in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. This book was originally published as a special issue of Food Economics - Acta Agriculture Scandinavica, Section C.