Sustainability in High-Excellence Italian Food and Wine

This book explores how traditional production and consumption models address and adapt to sustainability challenges in the Italian high-excellence agri-food sector through case studies on selected Italian food and wine products. It suggests that hybrid structures are the most cost-minimizing governance structures and that environmental sustainability and economic efficiency are reciprocally valorized through the regulation of high-quality standards.

Format: Hardback
Length: 102 pages
Publication date: 02 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sustainability in High-Excellence Italian Food and Wine delves into the intricate dynamics of traditional production and consumption models within the Italian high-excellence agri-food sector, exploring their responses to the pressing challenges of sustainability. Through a comprehensive transaction cost economics approach, the book presents five case-study chapters, each focusing on a key Italian agri-food product: Parmigiano Reggiano, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, Amarone wine, Prosecco wine, and Prosciutto di San Daniele. These products face numerous complexities as they strive to balance economic viability, the maintenance of high-quality standards, and the significant environmental and social impacts associated with their production and organization.

The book argues that the development of sustainable and quality models necessitates structural and organizational changes within the supply chain, while also recognizing the growing demand from consumers for authentic, high-excellence products that require reliable labeling systems and designations of origin mechanisms. It suggests that hybrid structures, such as cooperatives and consortia, are the most cost-effective governance structures for the production of Italian excellency food, as they simultaneously prioritize environmental sustainability and economic efficiency through the regulation of high-quality standards.

This book holds immense value for students and scholars engaged in the study of food and wine excellence products, food systems and supply chains, agricultural production and economics, and sustainable consumption. It offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between tradition, innovation, and sustainability, shedding light on the strategies employed by stakeholders in the Italian agri-food sector to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. By examining the case studies presented herein, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and opportunities associated with promoting sustainable practices while preserving the rich heritage and quality of Italian food and wine products.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 142 x 222 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032004761