Innovation in agro-food chain: policies, actors and activities. Issue 3 (19th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caiazza, Rosa; Volpe, Tiziana; Audretsch, David B.
• Editors: Dana, LeoPaul
• Is Part Of: Journal of enterprising communities. Volume 8:Issue 3(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-08-19
• Subjects: Industries -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Economic development -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Ethnic communities -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; Community development -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.9105
• DOI: 10.1108/JEC-06-2014-0009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-6204

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Innovations in the agro-food industry depend on a multiple forces interacting with each other under specific rules in order to create new ways to deal with social or economic processes. The relevance of this topic for the whole economy leads us to investigate main drivers of innovation in agro-food system. Design/methodology/approach: We provide a framework that considers the role of policies, actors and activities for innovation in the agro-food industry and tested its validity on the Campanian tomato sub-system. Findings: Our framework applied to Campania tomato sub-system shows the role of institutions, actors and activities in promoting innovation in agro-food system. Originality/value: The paper offers a new perspective on innovation in agrofood industry.