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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
Agricultural waste is a huge pool of untapped biomass resources that may even represent economic ... more Agricultural waste is a huge pool of untapped biomass resources that may even represent economic and environmental burdens. They can be converted into bioenergy and bio-based products by cascading conversion processes, within circular economy, and should be considered residual resources. Major challenges are discussed from a transdisciplinary perspective, focused on Europe situation. Environmental and economic consequences of agricultural residue management chains are difficult to assess due to their complexity, seasonality and regionality. Designing multi-criteria decision support tools, applicable at an early-stage of research, is discussed. Improvement of Anaerobic Digestion (AD), one of the most mature conversion technologies, is discussed from a technological point of view and waste feedstock geographical and seasonal variations. Using agricultural residual resources for producing high-value chemicals is a considerable challenge analysed here, taking into account innovative eco-efficient and cost-effective cascading conversion processes (bio-refinery concept). Moreover, the promotion of agricultural residuesbased business is discussed through industrial ecology, to promote synergy, on a local basis, between different agricultural and industrial value chains. Finally, to facilitate a holistic approach and optimise materials and knowledge flows
Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt f... more Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt für ökologisch erzeugtes Getreide wurde mit der Forschungsmethode einer mehrstufigen Befragung nach dem Delphi-Prinzip bearbeitet.
Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt f... more Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt für ökologisch erzeugtes Getreide wurde mit der Forschungsmethode einer mehrstufigen Befragung nach dem Delphi-Prinzip bearbeitet.
Revue D Economie Regionale Et Urbaine, 2010
ABSTRACT Despite their intuitive appeal, food miles are a complex issue. We show that this a prio... more ABSTRACT Despite their intuitive appeal, food miles are a complex issue. We show that this a priori simple concept is still fuzzy and difficult to make operational. Its apparent simplicity can occult several difficult tradeoffs and pitfalls. Food miles can also be used for strategic purposes, resulting in an ambiguous welfare outcome with considerable impacts on the organization of food supply chains.
Summary The potential role of food supply chains in sustainable rural development is being descri... more Summary The potential role of food supply chains in sustainable rural development is being described within an EU funded project entitled SUS-CHAINMarketing Sustainable Agriculture. The projects' objective is to map the diversity of food supply chains in seven ...
Working Papers Moisa, Feb 1, 2007
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The challenge of products of regional origin for organic farming This article deals with the regi... more The challenge of products of regional origin for organic farming This article deals with the regional or local origin of organic food in different supply channels. The first part presents results about supply practices and attitudes of specialised organic food shop owners with regard to regional or local supply. It shows that almost two out of three shops are directly supplied by farmers (mainly the bigger shops). Their opinions and experiences about working directly with farmers vary. Obvious advantages such as product freshness are mentioned, as well as important weaknesses such as the lack of professionalism in product and service quality on the part of many farmers. The article also addresses consumers' viewpoints on the regional supply of organic products. Even though consumers are largely in favour of a regional origin of the organic food that they purchase, it is mainly for reasons of freshness and transparency and less for environmental issues (most consumers are not rea...
Consumer attitudes to food quality products, 2013
… rural development: policy and practice in …, 2006
7 From Productivism to Multifunctionality: Rural Development in France Henk Renting and Burkhard ... more 7 From Productivism to Multifunctionality: Rural Development in France Henk Renting and Burkhard Schaer 1 Introduction Rural areas in France are undergoing significant changes. The productivity paradigm, that characterised French agriculture policy in recent decades, is losing its ...
Presented at 15th IFMA Congress, 2005
In this paper we attempt to compare the responses of consumers and professionals to questions rel... more In this paper we attempt to compare the responses of consumers and professionals to questions related to organic food retailing, in order to highlight the differences and the similarities of viewpoints between them and to understand the links between consumer perception of organic food and the sales channel. In order to do this, we analyse the results of three studies, two of them conducted with consumers, the third one with professionals. The first study deals with the links between consumer trust orientations and the frequentation of the different sales channels where organic food can be found. The results of this study conducted in France and Germany show that consumers in organic food stores put trust in their store but are neither the heaviest nor the most trusting consumers. Consumers in hypermarkets or supermarkets do not really trust the store, and only really trust the label. In the second study, respondents were asked what their preferred outlet for organic products would be and why. Results show that organic food consumers like being something more than an anonymous consumer when shopping. They seem to appreciate markets particularly, and appear to attach no particular value to organic food stores, nor to the acknowledged greater convenience of shopping in supermarkets. This study also raises interesting questions relating to the experience of purchasing in terms of shop image and atmosphere, and factors that contribute to consumer trust in organic foods. The third study is based upon two surveys (autumn 2003 and autumn 2004) among organic food stores in France, on market development and on actors' perception of their situation and their customers. According to shopkeepers, customers of organic food stores are looking more for quality and competence, than for attractive prices, and attach more and more value to traceability and trustworthiness. This paper both shows important similarities and differences of viewpoints between consumers and organic food stores shopkeepers, and gives researchers and professionals a better insight into the links between consumer perception of organic food and the sales channel.
... Bekanntmachung: 09/03/51 ABSCHLUSSBERICHT Netzwerke für Kommunikation und Kooperation in den ... more ... Bekanntmachung: 09/03/51 ABSCHLUSSBERICHT Netzwerke für Kommunikation und Kooperation in den Produktmärkten Bio-Fleisch und Bio-Getreide Maßnahmen-Nr.: 03OE301 ECOZEPT GbR - Claudia Strauch, Dr. Burkhard Schaer 20. Dezember 2005 ...
ABSTRACT In this paper, we examine a range of voluntary standards (Organic, Fairtrade, GlobalGAP,... more ABSTRACT In this paper, we examine a range of voluntary standards (Organic, Fairtrade, GlobalGAP, geographical indications, etc.), and propose an analytical framework for assessing their economic, environmental and social impacts. Previous research works have identified the dimensions as well as some indicators to describe these impacts. The impacts of the voluntary standards result from complex interactions between collective and individual actions, and public policies.
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Économie rurale, 2001
Nationalité et préférence gustative du lait. Une expérience auprès de consommateurs allemands et ... more Nationalité et préférence gustative du lait. Une expérience auprès de consommateurs allemands et français In: Économie rurale. N°264-265, 2001. L'agro-alimentaire dans la globalisation Entreprises, marchés, terroirs. pp.
Consumer attitudes to food quality products, 2013
Food Consumer Science, 2013
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
Agricultural waste is a huge pool of untapped biomass resources that may even represent economic ... more Agricultural waste is a huge pool of untapped biomass resources that may even represent economic and environmental burdens. They can be converted into bioenergy and bio-based products by cascading conversion processes, within circular economy, and should be considered residual resources. Major challenges are discussed from a transdisciplinary perspective, focused on Europe situation. Environmental and economic consequences of agricultural residue management chains are difficult to assess due to their complexity, seasonality and regionality. Designing multi-criteria decision support tools, applicable at an early-stage of research, is discussed. Improvement of Anaerobic Digestion (AD), one of the most mature conversion technologies, is discussed from a technological point of view and waste feedstock geographical and seasonal variations. Using agricultural residual resources for producing high-value chemicals is a considerable challenge analysed here, taking into account innovative eco-efficient and cost-effective cascading conversion processes (bio-refinery concept). Moreover, the promotion of agricultural residuesbased business is discussed through industrial ecology, to promote synergy, on a local basis, between different agricultural and industrial value chains. Finally, to facilitate a holistic approach and optimise materials and knowledge flows
Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt f... more Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt für ökologisch erzeugtes Getreide wurde mit der Forschungsmethode einer mehrstufigen Befragung nach dem Delphi-Prinzip bearbeitet.
Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt f... more Summary Die Studie zur Ermittlung von derzeitigen und absehbaren Vermarktungsproblemen im Markt für ökologisch erzeugtes Getreide wurde mit der Forschungsmethode einer mehrstufigen Befragung nach dem Delphi-Prinzip bearbeitet.
Revue D Economie Regionale Et Urbaine, 2010
ABSTRACT Despite their intuitive appeal, food miles are a complex issue. We show that this a prio... more ABSTRACT Despite their intuitive appeal, food miles are a complex issue. We show that this a priori simple concept is still fuzzy and difficult to make operational. Its apparent simplicity can occult several difficult tradeoffs and pitfalls. Food miles can also be used for strategic purposes, resulting in an ambiguous welfare outcome with considerable impacts on the organization of food supply chains.
Summary The potential role of food supply chains in sustainable rural development is being descri... more Summary The potential role of food supply chains in sustainable rural development is being described within an EU funded project entitled SUS-CHAINMarketing Sustainable Agriculture. The projects' objective is to map the diversity of food supply chains in seven ...
Working Papers Moisa, Feb 1, 2007
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The challenge of products of regional origin for organic farming This article deals with the regi... more The challenge of products of regional origin for organic farming This article deals with the regional or local origin of organic food in different supply channels. The first part presents results about supply practices and attitudes of specialised organic food shop owners with regard to regional or local supply. It shows that almost two out of three shops are directly supplied by farmers (mainly the bigger shops). Their opinions and experiences about working directly with farmers vary. Obvious advantages such as product freshness are mentioned, as well as important weaknesses such as the lack of professionalism in product and service quality on the part of many farmers. The article also addresses consumers' viewpoints on the regional supply of organic products. Even though consumers are largely in favour of a regional origin of the organic food that they purchase, it is mainly for reasons of freshness and transparency and less for environmental issues (most consumers are not rea...
Consumer attitudes to food quality products, 2013
… rural development: policy and practice in …, 2006
7 From Productivism to Multifunctionality: Rural Development in France Henk Renting and Burkhard ... more 7 From Productivism to Multifunctionality: Rural Development in France Henk Renting and Burkhard Schaer 1 Introduction Rural areas in France are undergoing significant changes. The productivity paradigm, that characterised French agriculture policy in recent decades, is losing its ...
Presented at 15th IFMA Congress, 2005
In this paper we attempt to compare the responses of consumers and professionals to questions rel... more In this paper we attempt to compare the responses of consumers and professionals to questions related to organic food retailing, in order to highlight the differences and the similarities of viewpoints between them and to understand the links between consumer perception of organic food and the sales channel. In order to do this, we analyse the results of three studies, two of them conducted with consumers, the third one with professionals. The first study deals with the links between consumer trust orientations and the frequentation of the different sales channels where organic food can be found. The results of this study conducted in France and Germany show that consumers in organic food stores put trust in their store but are neither the heaviest nor the most trusting consumers. Consumers in hypermarkets or supermarkets do not really trust the store, and only really trust the label. In the second study, respondents were asked what their preferred outlet for organic products would be and why. Results show that organic food consumers like being something more than an anonymous consumer when shopping. They seem to appreciate markets particularly, and appear to attach no particular value to organic food stores, nor to the acknowledged greater convenience of shopping in supermarkets. This study also raises interesting questions relating to the experience of purchasing in terms of shop image and atmosphere, and factors that contribute to consumer trust in organic foods. The third study is based upon two surveys (autumn 2003 and autumn 2004) among organic food stores in France, on market development and on actors' perception of their situation and their customers. According to shopkeepers, customers of organic food stores are looking more for quality and competence, than for attractive prices, and attach more and more value to traceability and trustworthiness. This paper both shows important similarities and differences of viewpoints between consumers and organic food stores shopkeepers, and gives researchers and professionals a better insight into the links between consumer perception of organic food and the sales channel.
... Bekanntmachung: 09/03/51 ABSCHLUSSBERICHT Netzwerke für Kommunikation und Kooperation in den ... more ... Bekanntmachung: 09/03/51 ABSCHLUSSBERICHT Netzwerke für Kommunikation und Kooperation in den Produktmärkten Bio-Fleisch und Bio-Getreide Maßnahmen-Nr.: 03OE301 ECOZEPT GbR - Claudia Strauch, Dr. Burkhard Schaer 20. Dezember 2005 ...
ABSTRACT In this paper, we examine a range of voluntary standards (Organic, Fairtrade, GlobalGAP,... more ABSTRACT In this paper, we examine a range of voluntary standards (Organic, Fairtrade, GlobalGAP, geographical indications, etc.), and propose an analytical framework for assessing their economic, environmental and social impacts. Previous research works have identified the dimensions as well as some indicators to describe these impacts. The impacts of the voluntary standards result from complex interactions between collective and individual actions, and public policies.
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Économie rurale, 2001
Nationalité et préférence gustative du lait. Une expérience auprès de consommateurs allemands et ... more Nationalité et préférence gustative du lait. Une expérience auprès de consommateurs allemands et français In: Économie rurale. N°264-265, 2001. L'agro-alimentaire dans la globalisation Entreprises, marchés, terroirs. pp.
Consumer attitudes to food quality products, 2013
Food Consumer Science, 2013