Small but powerful—local value chains and sustainability-oriented approaches in the agri-food sector

IF 1.8 Q3 BUSINESS
Susanne Royer, Maike Simon
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Regional and local value creation is seen as one solution for reducing the environmental impact of the agri-food system. The point of reference for this research is the powerless position of small actors in agri-food chains. This paper gives insights into the motivation of small-scale producers in developed countries to exit national and export markets and to opt for a sustainability orientation. Specifically, we explore how the powerlessness of small actors in global value chains may fuel the formation of regional and local value chains. Through a regional case study, we map the dairy value system and identify three different value chain structures in the Northern German dairy industry. Then, we illustrate how some small (organic) raw milk producers have changed their position in the value chain and bargaining strength by following different upgrading strategies. Their increase in bargaining power comes with efficiency losses and increased risk. Implications for small-scale producers and society are discussed and brought together in a framework that demonstrates the drivers and challenges for sustainability-oriented small-scale agricultural producers to achieve a stable and competitive position within the market.

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小型但强大的本地价值链和农业食品部门的可持续发展方法
区域和地方价值创造被视为减少农业粮食系统对环境影响的一种解决方案。本研究的参考点是在农业食品链中的小角色的无能为力的地位。本文深入分析了发达国家小规模生产者退出国内和出口市场并选择可持续发展方向的动机。具体而言,我们探讨了全球价值链中弱小参与者的无能为力如何推动区域和地方价值链的形成。通过区域案例研究,我们绘制了乳制品价值体系图,并确定了德国北部乳制品行业三种不同的价值链结构。然后,我们说明了一些小型(有机)原料奶生产商如何通过采取不同的升级策略来改变其在价值链中的地位和议价能力。他们议价能力的提高伴随着效率的损失和风险的增加。讨论了对小规模生产者和社会的影响,并将其纳入一个框架,该框架展示了面向可持续发展的小规模农业生产者在市场中取得稳定和竞争地位的驱动因素和挑战。
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期刊介绍: Business and Society Review addresses a wide range of ethical issues concerning the relationships between business, society, and the public good. Its contents are of vital concern to business people, academics, and others involved in the contemporary debate about the proper role of business in society. The journal publishes papers from all those working in this important area, including researchers and business professionals, members of the legal profession, government administrators and many others.
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