Abstract
ABSTRACT: Globally, increasing number of fruits and vegetables are being consumed to maintain healthy eating habits. Family farming plays a crucial role in fruits and vegetables production; products are marketed in supply chains, which are increasingly demanding, diversified, and complex. Participation of the family farms in each of these supply chains is subject to their ability to meet the increasingly strict participation criteria. In this context, this study identified the main factors that affect the participation of the family farmers in the supermarket supply chains for fresh fruits and vegetables. A systematic literature review was conducted, covering the period from 2005 to 2019. Results indicated eleven variables that affect the participation of the fruits and vegetables family farms in the supermarket supply chains. These variables were grouped in an analytical framework, which comprised four factors: characteristics of the producer, characteristics of the farm, institutional aspects, and available infrastructure. This framework is useful for the development and implementation of the public and private policies for successful participation of fruits and vegetables family farmers in supermarket supply chains.
Highlights
The global consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased over the years
Some studies stated that younger farmers are more willing to participate in the supermarket supply chains (SAHARA et al, 2015; MASPAITELLA et al, 2017), while others (RAO et al, 2012) concluded that older farmers are more suitable
This article identify and assimilate the conditioning factors for participating the family farmers in the fruits and vegetables supermarket supply chains by developing an analytical framework, which allows family farmers to assess the main obstacles in selling their products to the supermarkets
Summary
The global consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased over the years. One of the main reasons is a greater awareness regarding the benefits of a healthy diet (BERNAL et al 2018) and environmental concerns (RIBEIRO et al, 2017). Within this context, supermarkets have become increasingly important points of sale for fruits and vegetables (NEVEN et al, 2009). From the early 1990s, supermarkets have been increasing their market share and accountability for selling various durable and non-durable products such as fruits and vegetables (SAHARA et al, 2015). Family farming constitutes a major portion of the rural enterprises, regardless of the Approved 10.21.20 Returned CR-2020-0136.R2 by the author
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