The Growth of the Fruit and Vegetable Export Industry in Peru

This book analyzes the growth of the Peruvian fresh fruit and vegetable (FFV) export industry from the perspective of industrial development, focusing on the strategies of agribusiness companies, industrial organizations, and the public sector. It provides case studies of specific innovations in management and organizations taken by key actors in the industry and can help policymakers in developing countries seek industrial development options based on agricultural exports.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 78 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the remarkable growth of the Peruvian fresh fruit and vegetable (FFV) export industry, offering a unique perspective on its industrial development. Instead of merely highlighting comparative advantages in production factors like favorable climate and cheap labor, it focuses on the strategies employed by agribusiness companies, industrial organizations, and the public sector in this thriving export sector. The analysis is grounded in theoretical frameworks encompassing coordination, integration, and value chain upgrades, as well as innovative business strategies to overcome seasonality and mitigate risks in agriculture. Furthermore, the book explores cluster development based on joint actions among industry players, highlighting specific innovations in management and organization implemented by key actors. Through extensive field studies with major FFV production and export companies and industrial organizations, the case studies presented herein provide valuable insights into the industry's dynamics. By offering a comprehensive examination of the Peruvian FFV export industry, this book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers in developing countries seeking to explore industrial development options based on agricultural exports.

Weight: 157g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811696282
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022