Most of St. Eustatius’s vegetables and fruits are imported, often at high cost. When fresh produce becomes too expensive, many households turn to cheaper, processed foods—contributing to growing rates of obesity and related health issues .The root of the problem is not only economic but also structural. …

Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …

Deze masterthesis onderzoekt hoe niet-gouvernementele organisaties (NGO’s) de verduurzaming van korte voedsel­ketens in Nederland faciliteren. Op basis van literatuur, interviews en een enquête onder keten­stakeholders wordt in kaart gebracht welke vormen van ondersteuning – variërend van infrastructuur …

This thesis examines how German producers of whey powder can safeguard their exports to China against disruptions in the global supply chain. Based on literature, trade data and four in-depth interviews, it concludes that price fluctuations are less decisive than political, logistical and pandemic shocks …

The sustainable supply of fish in the face of climate change and other drivers of change is a policy priority for Pacific nations. Creel and market surveys are increasingly used to document catches but this information has not been aggregated at a regional scale. In this paper we provide a comprehensive …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …

This chapter discusses supply chain management responses used by companies in the food supply chain during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter first discusses the relevant literature on supply chain resilience. The chapter subsequently reviews supply chain responses in relation to different supply …

Accepted abstract to present at the CSCMP European Research Seminar (ERS 2024) on Logistics & SCM, to be held on June 20-21, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland.

Background Refrigerated containers or 'reefers' are essential for transporting fresh fruit and vegetables in transnational supply chains. By refrigeration, they ensure that food quality is better preserved and food losses are reduced. Countries that produce fresh produce also unlock new markets for export …