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1. A comparative analysis of marketing margins of fruit and vegetables in Mindanao, the Philippines

Author:
Ebarle, E.J.N.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 143-147
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
agribusiness; bananas; carrots; college students; correlation; durians; farmers; farms; fresh market; lettuce; mangoes; potatoes; prices; purchasing; tomatoes; Philippines
Abstract:
... This study integrates several previous studies on marketing margin analyses for fruit and vegetables in the Southern Philippines. The paper aims to determine the general efficiency of fresh produce marketing systems in Mindanao and to identify which actor(s) in the marketing chain benefit the most. Marketing margins entail an analysis of price transmission and net margins at the farm, wholesale an ...

2. Alliance by coercion or voluntary partnerships: the role of alliance types in the establishment of public-private alliances

Author:
Baxter, L.B.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 93-101
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
decision making; developing countries; governance; leadership
Abstract:
... Public-private alliances have become increasingly popular with international donor agencies and developing country governments for the delivery of official development assistance programs. Yet to date, the success of these alliances has been mixed. One reason for this may be the lack of a robust theoretical foundation for alliance establishment. This research adds to the established body of knowle ...

3. An analysis of paddy supply chain management in Cambodia

Author:
Try, P.; McSweeney, P.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 381-389
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
drying; economic development; exports; industry; markets; paddies; poverty; rice; supply chain; Cambodia
Abstract:
... Efforts by developing economies to increase the export of agricultural products to global markets have focused increased attention on supply chain management. In seeking to promote the export of its agricultural products such as rice, Cambodia faces numerous challenges. This study analyses supply chain practices in Cambodia for paddy and identifies areas for improvement in terms of competitiveness ...

4. An analysis of the supply chain for bulk-loaded bananas (Musa sp.) from Mindanao to Luzon

Author:
Artes, L.A.; Maunahan, M.V.; Nuevo, P.A.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 71-77
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Musa; bananas; cold storage; containers; harvesting; interviews; markets; postharvest treatment; precooling; ripening; risk; sea transportation; sheds; supply chain; surveys; temperature; Philippines
Abstract:
... The postharvest handling system, commodity flow and key players in the supply chain for bulk-loaded bananas from the southern Philippines (Mindanao) to the domestic market in Luzon was documented and assessed through a formal survey, rapid appraisal and key informant interviews. Mixed varieties of local bananas were handled in bulk from collection in the production areas, loaded into non-ventilate ...

5. An economic model of an optimal climate change policy and its policy implications

Author:
Libre, S.V.D.; Bautista, J.C.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 217-224
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
climate; climate change; developed countries; econometric models; income; issues and policy
Abstract:
... Although there are several studies on the effects of climate mitigation and adaptation, knowledge on the implication of mitigation strategies is rather scarce. This study aims to contribute to the literature by presenting an initial assessment of the relationship between mitigation and adaptation to derive a rudimentary optimal policy mix framework. The result of the one-period model show that ada ...

6. A preliminary study of Chinese consumers' willingness-to-pay for fruit produced with sustainable attributes

Author:
Sun, X.; Collins, R.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 349-353
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
carbon; certification; cities; consumer attitudes; developed countries; focus groups; fruit growing; gender; income; packaging; purchasing; sustainable agriculture; willingness to pay; China
Abstract:
... Producing food in a sustainable way has become an important issue in developed countries but thus far it has been given little attention in Asian countries. Although some consumers in Asia believe sustainable food production is important, this by no means indicates that their purchase behaviour would change accordingly. To explore the relationship between sustainable fruit production and consumers ...

7. Challenges and opportunities for increasing competitiveness of vegetable production in Cambodia

Author:
Morris, S.J.; Davies, W.P.; Baines, R.N.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 253-260
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
environmental sustainability; farmers; farming systems; industry; innovation adoption; poverty; private sector; rice; risk; rural areas; rural communities; subsidies; supply chain; vegetable growing; vegetables; Cambodia
Abstract:
... With 77% of the population living in rural areas, the development of agriculture is critical in reducing poverty in Cambodia. The growing demand for better quality vegetables offers farming families good opportunities to increase incomes and reduce their dependency on rice. Despite considerable progress in recent years, business opportunities are being lost as a result of a predominantly supply-dr ...

8. Comparison of postharvest quality changes of export mango fruit from different harvest sites in Thailand

Author:
Yasunaga, E.; Fukuda, S.; Yuge, K.; Sardsud, V.; Spreer, W.; Wanwarang, P.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 423-428
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Mangifera indica; exports; fruit quality; hardness; mangoes; markets; orchards; prices; storage quality; sugar content; Japan; Thailand
Abstract:
... In this study, we aim to clarify the effects of the postharvest environment of mango fruit (Mangifera indica L. 'Namdok Mai') on its physiological characteristics during distribution from Thailand to Japan. Fruit was harvested from different orchards in Thailand: Phrao, Phitsanulok and Mae Teang. The fruit quality at harvest was found to be different between the orchards. Although the hardness sco ...

9. Constraints to improving quality of coffee in the central highlands of Viet Nam

Author:
Hoang, D.T.V.; Batt, P.J.; Butler, B.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 149-154
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
basalt; cherries; climatic factors; crop production; crops; drying; exports; finance; growers; harvesting; highlands; industry; plantations; planting; prices; risk; soil; supply chain; trees; Vietnam
Abstract:
... Introduced by the French in the 1850’s, coffee remained relatively unimportant in Viet Nam until the 1980's, when, after the failure of the International Coffee Agreement, coffee production in Viet Nam dramatically increased. Coffee is primarily grown in the highlands and mountainous areas, where soil and climatic conditions are most suitable. The coffee growing areas are the red basalt soil areas ...

10. Consumer behaviour towards organic vegetables and their certification in Vietnam

Author:
Veerapa, N.K.; Wojtaszek, S.; Veerapa, D.K.; Chien, T.M.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 391-396
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
certification; children; consumer behavior; consumer education; food quality; food safety; income; interviews; organic foods; researchers; supply chain; surveys; transitional economic systems; vegetables; Vietnam
Abstract:
... As consumers become more concerned about the environment and their health, food quality, food safety and their interest in organic food becomes more apparent. Several researchers have examined the behaviour of consumers of organic produce in western economies but little is known about the consumer of organic vegetables in the transitional economies. This paper uses a blend of interviews with key p ...

11. Consumer demand for minimally processed vegetables in Davao City, Philippines

Author:
Concepcion, S.B.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 125-131
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
consumer demand; income; ingredients; purchasing; ready-to-cook foods; risk; supermarkets; surveys; vegetables; Philippines
Abstract:
... In the Philippines, more and more retailers are selling pre-cut, ready-to-cook vegetables. Initially done in an attempt to salvage usable portions of unsold vegetables, pre-cut vegetables are becoming more available in both traditional wet markets and supermarkets, with varying combinations of ingredients for traditional Filipino dishes. A survey among 300 consumers in Davao City, from three incom ...

12. Consumer purchasing behaviour for fresh vegetables in Nanjing, China

Author:
Liu, A.; Xu, L.; Zhou, S.; Batt, P.J.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 225-230
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
color; consumer behavior; consumer expenditure; farmers; food safety; freshness; income; industry; interviews; markets; pesticide residues; purchasing; raw vegetables; selection criteria; soaking; vegetables; washing; China
Abstract:
... With increasing income and growing concerns for food safety, consumer purchasing behaviour for fresh vegetables is changing in China. To gain a better understanding of consumer behaviour in Nanjing, 542 face-to-face interviews were conducted. Results show that most fresh vegetables are purchased from traditional wet markets several times per week. In evaluating the quality of the fresh vegetables ...

13. Consumers' perceptions, attitude and behaviour towards fair trade and organic coffee in Western Australia and Japan

Author:
Tamaki, R.; Batt, P.J.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 363-372
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
animal welfare; attitudes and opinions; ingredients; organic certification; purchasing; willingness to pay; Japan; Western Australia
Abstract:
... This study sought to explore differences in consumer’s perceptions, attitudes and behaviour towards Fair Trade (FT) and organic certification between Western Australia (WA) and Japanese coffee consumers. Within WA, there was a much higher level of awareness of FT than in Japan. While the levels of awareness for certified organic products were similar, respondents in Japan were more concerned about ...

14. Consumers perceptions towards organic food in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Author:
Kurnia, P.; Sun, X.; Collins, R.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 185-191
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Muslims; attitudes and opinions; consumer behavior; educational status; gender; income; organic foods; prices; purchasing; statistical analysis; supply chain; Indonesia
Abstract:
... Consumer behaviour in purchasing organic food products in Muslim countries has rarely been studied. This paper explores consumers understanding, perceptions and purchasing behaviour of organic foods in three regions of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It was found that consumers had limited knowledge of organic food. In comparison with conventionally produced food, consumers held positive attitudes towards ...

15. Contributions of Rambutan production to poverty reduction of small scale farmers in La Masica, Honduras

Author:
Kano, M.; Davies, W.P.; Baines, R.N.; Mancia, R.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 177-184
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
alternative crops; certification; climate; exports; fruits; growers; hurricanes; livelihood; market analysis; markets; new variety; poverty; value-added products; Asia; Hawaii; Honduras
Abstract:
... Rambutan was first introduced to Central America by the United Fruit Company who established the Lancetilla Experiment Station in 1925 to evaluate the suitability of new oriental fruits for export to the USA. It adapted well to the climate of Honduras and was subsequently disseminated to neighbouring countries where it has become increasingly important. One of the poorest areas in Honduras is La M ...

16. Exploring Indonesian consumers' willingness to pay for high-value agricultural products

Author:
Wahida; Toiba, H.; Umberger, W.J.; Minot, N.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 397-404
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
certification; children; consumer surveys; food labeling; food retailing; food safety; nutrition; organic foods; poultry; shrimp; traditional foods; vegetables; willingness to pay; Indonesia
Abstract:
... Traditional food systems in Indonesia are being transformed as a result of modern food retail development and the penetration of multinational retailers. Rising disposable incomes and food safety concerns have prompted food retailers to market food products with additional quality assurances and/or safety claims, often termed credence attributes. Although marketing of credence attributes is growin ...

17. Farmer-buyer relationships in the cut flower supply chain in Da Lat, Vietnam

Author:
Le, B.N.; Batt, P.J.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 209-216
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
cut flowers; growers; industry; market power; supply chain; Vietnam
Abstract:
... An effective and efficient supply chain requires farmers, traders, wholesalers and retailers to develop and maintain close relationships with their trading partners. The relationship constructs: satisfaction, trust, commitment, communication, coordination and power were utilised in an examination of the exchange relationships between cut flower growers and their downstream trading partners in the ...

18. Fresh fruit and vegetable purchasing patterns among traditional and modern retail stores in Riau, Indonesia

Author:
Kusumawaty, Y.; Batt, P.J.; Chamhuri, N.; Storer, C.E.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 193-202
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
freshness; interviews; markets; packaging; prices; purchasing; raw fruit; vegetables; Indonesia
Abstract:
... This research explores consumers' purchase patterns for fresh fruit and vegetables among traditional wet markets and modern retailers. Focus group interviews were conducted in Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia, to identify the preferred retail outlet, time and frequency of purchase, and the factors that attract consumers to purchase fresh produce from wet markets and modern retailers. Consumers pr ...

19. Good agricultural practice - a strict direction in future for sustainable vegetable cultivation systems in Red River Delta, Vietnam

Author:
Nguyen, L.T.; Böhme, M.H.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 277-284
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
economic sustainability; environmental factors; extension education; farmers; farms; guidelines; income; industrialization; organic fertilizers; pesticides; risk; river deltas; rural areas; soil amendments; sustainable agriculture; traceability; urban areas; urbanization; vegetable growing; vegetables; water pollution; Vietnam
Abstract:
... Urbanization and industrialization in many parts of the world leads to rapidly changing environmental conditions along urban-rural interfaces. This has a direct impact on the people who are involved in urban and peri-urban horticulture, in particular on vegetable production. Because of increasing concerns about the risk of contamination of water, soil and agricultural products, the introduction of ...

20. How Taiwanese smallholder farmers built an association for marketing

Author:
Chang, L.H.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2013 no.1006 pp. 121-124
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
World Trade Organization; agribusiness; agricultural products; cooperatives; farmers; prices; Taiwan
Abstract:
... Various agricultural associations have strived to support the development of farmers around the world. In Taiwan, a number of agriculture associations have been established. Some of them are legal bodies represented by strong organizations, others are loosely organized groups, but all of them deserve to be recognized. Associations can assist smallholder farmers in price setting, communication and ...