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The Second Edition of The Future of Food Business: The Facts, The Impacts and The Acts is an updated collection of thoughtful articles previously published in leading newspapers around the world based on the author's practical life as international project leader, consultant, businessman, academic professor and world traveller.These articles focus on global food and agribusiness environment, food production trends, the structure of food chains as well as new concepts and ideas on how to increase competitiveness of food companies to create, capture and share value within the global food and agricultural sectors.This book also includes practical methods and smart tools that can be used by companies to facilitate their strategic planning and thinking processes, demand-driven orientation, supply chain organization, marketing channels re-structure and mostly, how to create, capture and share value in innovative market strategies.It is designed to be an easy-to-read business book with short chapters, discussion questions and group exercises. Receiving more than 20 positive endorsements from CEOs, the book is a must-read for entrepreneurs, researchers, executives and students who are active in the world's food business.
The book delivers an elaboration of multidisciplinary concepts, examples, and practices that can be useful for researching the evolution of developments in the field. In this book, we continue to provide a critical look at the information management in business organizations by exploring knowledge aspects from theoretical and practical perspectives. The compilation of chapters presented in this book helps to define the range of activities, identify areas for future research, and draw practical conclusions. The variety of industrial sectors examined supports continuous gaining and usage of an efficient business analysis in organizations.
Latest Edition: The Future of Food Business: The Facts, The Impacts and The Acts (2nd Edition) This unique book is a collection of articles published by the author in leading newspapers around the world. The papers focus on food chains and new concepts and ideas on how to increase competitiveness and value within the food and agricultural sectors. The book gives a comprehensive description of the food chain and suggests methods and tools that can be used by companies to re-structure their innovative market strategies. It discusses up-to-date trends, world food crises, integrated food chains and strategic planning for companies in the food sector. It also covers international investments and the role of governments in food chains. The book will motivate readers to rethink how business is conducted in the food chain and proposes new strategies for companies in the food sector. It is a must-read for entrepreneurs and researchers who are active in the food chain network. Contents:The Food Production Chains Environment:From Farms to … EverythingNavigating the Global Food SystemThe Roots of Food and Agribusiness ThinkingThe Global Food ConsumerThe World of Retailer BrandsRetailers, The Giants of ChainsThe Four Ps of Sustainability PlanningThe Global Financial Crisis, BRIC and Food CompaniesThe Food Crisis Will be BackStrategies for Solving the Food Inflation ProblemBridging the Food Dilemma: The Case of China and BrazilAlternative Solutions for the Food CrisisFood Chains and Networks Development: A 14 Point ListHow to Build a Strategic Plan for Food Chain: The Chain Plan MethodStrategic Planning For Food Companies:The Consumer's KingdomDemand-Driven OrganizationsStrategic Planning SatelliteFood Companies' Strategies in the Network EraPlanning Strategies for 2010–2020How to Capture Value?:Innovation in Integrated Food ChainsInnovation Agenda for the Food Industry and RetailersCreative Pricing StrategiesValue Capture Trilogy: The CostsValue Capture Trilogy: DifferentiationValue Capture Trilogy: Collective ActionCreating a Winning ConceptConsumer Risk AnalysisInternational Investments and Role of Governments:A Strategy for International InvestmentsHow to Evaluate the Capacity of International Investments to Promote Economic Development?How to Promote and Regulate International Investments?Colombia: An Example of the Role of GovernmentsIncorporating Smallholders into Modern Food Chains Readership: Students and researchers of agribusiness and marketing courses; business professionals; environmentalists and general public interested in food chain. Keywords:Food;Agribusiness;Sustainability;Food Chains;Strategic Planning;Innovation;Value Capture;InvestmentsKey Features:Covers up-to-date trends and innovations in Integrated Food Chains, value Capture Trilogy and international investments in the food sectorPresents the unique “The CHAINPLAN Method”Presents practical tools that can be applied by researchers and companies operating in the food chain sectorReviews: “Marcos Fava Neves describes the very complex global food chain and suggests methods and tools that can be used by companies to adjust their strategies and operational concepts in an ever rapid changing world. He discusses trends, world food crises, food chain complexity and strategic planning for food companies. It is an essential read for entrepreneurs and researchers who are active in the world-wide food chain network.” Hans Johr Corporate Head of Agriculture Nestle Switzerland “The Future of food Business presents a comprehensive look at our challenges in food chain, combining theory with relevant examples in this space. This should be mandatory for all students and professionals that work in agribusiness.” Renato Seraphim Head of New Business Syngenta Latin America “I think the research and analysis done by Dr Neves leading to a rather conclusive strategy is a good reflection of his deep insight into the food value chain. The presentation style in the book makes for easy reading too.” M D Ramesh OLAM Africa “The Future of Food Business is an easy-to-read book. Each chapter presents an important issue and ends with intriguing questions for debate, which makes it particularly useful in strategic planning processes. Highly recommended.&” Mary Shelman Director of Harvard Business School “The path forward to 2050 requires new innovative thought leaders in order to meet the challenges of increased food production for a growing and affluent global population. Dr Fava Neves motivates readers to rethink how business gets done on frontlines.” Paul Jasper CEO, Covered Logistics and Transportation, USA “Marcos' book elucidates the impending food challenge that will be a central concern for most governments in the immediate future; he puts forth innovative practical solutions to address the issue. The book is a must read for not only concerned people in the public and private enterprises but responsible citizenry all over the world. The book should be part of reference reading for most college graduates to create an awareness about the issues as they are impacted most by the food crisis.” Raj Vardhan, Sr. Vice President LAM International, China “I had the opportunity to actively participate in a one-day seminar of Prof. Marcos Fava Neves in Saint Louis, USA, where the contents of the book were presented and discussed. I am amazed about the knowledge the author has about the food industry.” G B Sundarajan Suguna Foods Limited, India “Marcos is a profound analyst of global food and agribusiness issues. He has a great vision, youth behavior and sagacity to understand complex environment and translate in a simple message.&” Gustavo Grobocopatel CEO of Los Grobo, Argentina “Food used to be a day-to-day task to provide for it and it is very close to everybody's imagination. However, today's society is characterised by individuals who are regarded to be a food expert but it takes people like Dr Marcos Fava Neves who not only explains today's food supply and puts food into a global perspective but also challenges tomorrow's needs and requirements. All with an open mindset and in a stimulating and inviting style. I suggest you join and become a knowledgeable food entrepreneur as well.” Marc van Genuchten Commercial Director Continental Juice/Cutrale, The Netherlands
This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems. Defining ¿local¿ based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers¿ markets or to schools, is well recognized. Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. For smaller farms, direct marketing to consumers accounts for a higher percentage of their sales than for larger farms. Charts and tables.
The Second Edition of The Future of Food Business: The Facts, The Impacts and The Acts is an updated collection of thoughtful articles previously published in leading newspapers around the world based on the author's practical life as international project leader, consultant, businessman, academic professor and world traveller. These articles focus on global food and agribusiness environment, food production trends, the structure of food chains as well as new concepts and ideas on how to increase competitiveness of food companies to create, capture and share value within the global food and agricultural sectors. This book also includes practical methods and smart tools that can be used by companies to facilitate their strategic planning and thinking processes, demand-driven orientation, supply chain organization, marketing channels re-structure and mostly, how to create, capture and share value in innovative market strategies. It is designed to be an easy-to-read business book with short chapters, discussion questions and group exercises. Receiving more than 20 positive endorsements from CEOs, the book is a must-read for entrepreneurs, researchers, executives and students who are active in the world's food business.