Foodstuff Market Research Articles

A Review of Research on the Development of Cultural and Creative Products from the Perspective of "Intangible Cultural Heritage" Inheritance

Purpose: The development of cultural and inventive foodstuffs from the perspective of “ambiguous cultural heritage” has become the object of much study in recent years.
 
 Theoretical Framework: Elusive cultural heritage refers to the non-material aspects of culture, for example oral traditions, performing arts, societal exercises, rituals and festivals, that are passed down from generation to generation.
 
 Method: One of the main research focuses on this area is the role of cultural and inventive foodstuffs in promoting the preservation and transmission of elusive cultural heritage. Many scholars have argued that the marketing of cultural and inventive foodstuffs can serve as a way to increase public consciousness and interest in elusive cultural heritage and create economic opportunities for communities traditionally associated with such live out.
 
 Results: Elusive Cultural Heritage, also known as Elusive Cultural Heritage, is a distinct form of the most important cultural and historical resources in the world. Its importance to the world's history, culture, arts, fine arts, and cultural aesthetics is very important and unique. It is also an invaluable capital of culture and art of human society.
 
 Conclusions: In many cases, traditional knowledge found in a particular culture supports the self-identity of ethnic groups and allows members of these groups to embrace the distinctive characteristics of their culture. In this research review, we will discuss the development of cultural and inventive foodstuffs from the perspective of “ambiguous cultural heritage” inherited from previous research studies.

The Modern State and Development Trends of the Russian Criminal Market of Some Categories of Goods Allowed for Commerce, under Pandemic Conditions

The author analyzes the contemporary state of the criminal market of goods allowed for commerce in the Russian Federation, and its changes under COVID-19 conditions. The analysis uses statistical data of different governmental organizations that register the trade in such goods, as well as on the expert evaluations by leading Russian and foreign analytical companies specializing in the analysis of illegal trade. The author assessed the dynamics of the situation with several groups of goods most common in commerce, which were subdivided into industrial goods and foodstuffs. The pandemic led to a considerable transformation of the criminal markets segment connected with the illegal trade in industrial goods. This transformation was primarily caused by changes in the share distribution for traditional industrial goods in this segment (for example, an increase in the share of goods that were not significant for trade before the pandemic - medications, medical equipment and personal protective equipment, automobile parts, etc.), as well as the appearance of new groups of goods on the criminal market, where an increase in illegal trade is caused by the desire of the state to compensate for the damage brought about by the pandemic through excise duties (cigarettes, tobacco products). The analysis of the situation on the criminal market of foodstuffs shows negative trends connected with shadow trade in both alcohol and some other foodstuffs, especially dairy and fish products. At the same time, these segments of the criminal market are widening rapidly, and their future prospects can be described as unfavorable due to the virtualization of the market. Besides, new segments are being formed on the legal market (for example, the market of virtual goods that are only valuable for gamers in the sphere of computer entertainment), and their development is also determined by the pandemic and the absence of legal regulation of trade within these segments.

The nature and the content of a logistical approach to reducing food wastage

Subject. Food security is an integral part of the state welfare. Improving the provision of food to the population is a pressing social and economic problem. Accounting and control of agricultural losses and food waste is one of the most significant components of the country's sustainable development. In the current context, it has become increasingly important to identify the prerequisites for the development of a logistical approach to reducing food wastage. Objectives. The development of the main principles of a logistical approach to reducing food wastage and their characteristics. Methods. The research was conducted with the help of a systematic approach and statistical and theoretical research methods. The authors also used the information resources of Rosstat databases and federal and regional normative and legal documents. Scientific literature by Russian and international authors was studied and an analysis of the research and practical materials was made. Results. The application of a logistical approach during the stage of production, processing, marketing, and utilisation of foodstuffs will enable meeting on a high level the food needs of the population without unnecessary losses and spoilage. Conclusions. Logistics as a new concept of managing material and related financial and information flows is becoming increasingly popular in agroindustrial industries. The logistical tools are particularly efficient for procurement and distribution of end products. The provision of resources for farmers and the promotion of their products on the market based on the principles of logistics have significant economic, social, and environmental benefits. One of the most effective tools for reducing losses and the spoilage of foodstuffs, and thus providing a better service for the end uses, is logistics management.

Food additives and the future of health: An analysis of the ongoing controversy on titanium dioxide

This article studies the current controversy about the food additive titanium dioxide (E171), marked by the French decision to temporarily suspend the placing on the market of foodstuffs containing it, beginning on January 1st 2020. It aims to understand the scientific and technological content of the controversy, which implies a better assessment of the impact on health of E171. We also study its nature, understood through the identification and study of the positions of stakeholders. Finally, our third aim is to contribute to a better understanding of public decision-making. This research combines concepts used in sociology of controversy and in innovation studies (organizational routines), and is based on interviews and on the analysis of secondary data. Results show that the controversy over E171 emerged and developed when evidence of its nanoparticle content was highlighted. This leads to an analysis of the nature of controversy as a confrontation of stakeholders’ organizational routines, which may contribute to a process of sensemaking, essential for decision-making in a context of uncertainty. French public decision-making does indeed appear to be a compromise between all the stakeholders’ positions, where the questioning and precautionary principles play a major role. This controversy is still ongoing and is surrounded by legal and scientific uncertainties.

Examining Attitudes Toward Food Quality Labels: Evidence from Czechia

ABSTRACT The article presents findings of research on consumer behavior in the market of foodstuffs assigned quality labels in the Czech Republic. The sample of the research was 444 respondents interviewed in 2016 in front of retail stores. The aim of the article is to identify important factors that influence customers’ decision-making process when purchasing food products, as well as how the order of factors influences consumers’ decisions when they are buying foodstuffs, and learn respondents’ opinions about food products marked with quality labels, including a presentation of specific examples of Czech food quality labels. Based on the research, the most important factors for the customer are the price, origin, and quality of the product. A food quality label was in the seventh position.

MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESSES IN LOGISTICAL NETWORKS OF THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

The logistics strategy of building business processes is an essential component of efficient management in the food supply chain under contemporary conditions. It is to provide appropriate availability of the goods while transporting them to the sales market. Owing to the sales intemrediaries, it is possible to reduce the number of direct contacts of producers with consumers of the produce. The features of management in operational process within the sales logistics systyem have been considered. The method of the research is the development of logistic networks and designing decisions aimed at their optimization under the conditions of the trade -intermediary activity at the foodstuffs market. The methodological component of the research is focused on the integrated application of rationalistic and providing logistics concepts, criteria analysis, linear programming and logistical modeling. The material of the research was chosen a set of trade-intermediary organizations, which work at the market of foodstuffs in Central and Eastern areas of Ukraine. Transformation of the known information from the operational management to new objects in the system of trade foodstuffs logistics had further development. Integrated methodical approaches to projecting rational decisions in the area of managing logistics of distribution have been grounded. The ways of optimizing the supply process and transportation at goods distribution by distribution channels have been grounded. Preconditions to efficient management over supply chain in the system of trade logistics have been generalized. Application of the method of the transportation task while projecting the managerial decision on the optimal plan of foodstuffs transportation makes possible to determine the content and the quantity of the goods which can reasonable be supplied to residential areas of the city. The suggested logistical model additionally provides optimal distribution of goods by distribution channels considering the main factors which influence the efficiency of food supply chain management. The value of the obtained research results can be seen as the development of possibilities for efficient management over the logistics networks in the system of the trade logistics. The developed recommendations can be used by trade-intermediary organizations for managing food supply chain.

ANALYSIS OF THE POPULATION PROVISION WITH FUNCTIONAL FOODSTUFF IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

In the Russian Federation the market of functional foodstuffs is gradually forming. Production develops in the following directions: vitaminized foodstuff, functional drinks and dietary food additives. The government of the Russian Federation sets the task of increase of production vol-umes of functional products to 40-50 % of the total amount of production that will lead to growth of the population life expectancy and raise its quality.

Future of Robotics in Food Industry

The applying horizon of robotics has enlarged into a scope that was extraordinary. Highlighting an application region, this newspaper presents an all-inclusive summary of program in foodstuff market. Robots have the possibility to alter the procedures from packaging and handling, palletizing and food processing and foods functioning. Hence, modern times observed increased tendency of robots for installation in the food industry. The facets related to human-robot discussion, dynamics, cleanliness efficacy, robot kinematics, security and security along with functionality and upkeep are of vital significance and therefore are discussed at the assessment. A contrast of robots used from the is likewise introduced. The inspection shows the foodstuff service industry is your new area by which research chances exist by incorporating developments from technology domain names. It's estimated that dissemination of exploration improvements in 'robo-food' will excite collaborations also donate to progress.

Problems and Challenges to Determine Pesticide Residues in Nepal

Nepal is predominately an agrarian country where still the majority of the total population rely on agriculture (Adhikari, 2018). The productivity of agriculture should be augmented to fulfill the increasing demand for food. Despite countless efforts, the agriculture sector could not come across to accomplish the global market for foodstuffs due to climate change. By which, plants will be attacked by various insects, funguses, and microorganisms. To tackle such problems, pesticides are being widely used to defend and block agriculture products from harmful organisms. But due to lack of public awareness, large numbers of farmers have been using pesticides as medicine - a conviction implanted in their mind (Pingali et al., 1995).

Class, Gender, Sexuality, and Leadership in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria

Bodija market is the largest informal foodstuff market in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. At its inception in the 1980s, leadership of the market space followed long-standing Yoruba tradition, priori...

Food choice and food consumption frequency of Cape Verde inhabitants

The knowledge of the food pattern of a population is crucial for establishing nutritional and epidemiological profiles, as well as for controlling the market of foodstuffs and to help in the management of stock of staple foods. This study aims to evaluate food consumption and its association with the underlying motives for consumers' food choices, through the application of a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) followed by a Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ). Face to face interviews were conducted with 503 participants, recruited at their homes, workplaces, health centers and other central locations in Cape Verde, only including subjects aged ≥18 years, without a self-reported history of chronic diseases. Food frequency analysis, as well as exploratory factorial analysis (EFA) were used to determine dietary patterns and nonparametric statistical tests for comparisons and associations of variables. The EFA yielded 4 patterns termed as: “Traditional”, “Western”, “Balanced” and “Energetic”. Using an FCQ structure of 9 factors, three different groups were obtained from hierarchical clustering. (Cabral, de Almeida, & Cunha, 2017). The results show that Cape Verdean inhabitants follow global diet trends (towards the so-called “westernization”), however, in a more moderate rate if compared to other developing country populations. Consuming “junk food” is infrequent in Cape Verde, which appears to be due to limited availability and accessibility of this type of food. The rural coastal population remains more attached to traditional foods, consuming local products and traditional dishes, whereas in the urban population, one may notice the “westernization” of consumption. The application of an FFQ in combination with the FCQ provided in-depth information on eating attitudes and behaviors.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS OF HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FOR URBAN AND RURAL POPULATION OF THE ORENBURG REGION

Living conditions refer to the main characteristics that determine the level and quality of life. Living conditions in Russia are differentiated according to the levels of family income, family structure, location of residence and other factors. The relevance of the study of living conditions in the context of urban and rural areas increases with the growing necessity of creating the basis for social development in our country (“State program of development of agricultural industry, and of raw material and foodstuff market for 2013–2020”, approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 14, 2012, No. 717). The analysis of factors that contribute to the change of population’s living conditions depending on the type of the settlement (a city, a rural area), significantly clarifies the tendencies of the economic and demographic processes that take place in Russia (for example, the reasons of the population migration from rural settlements into cities, the instability of agricultural production etc.). The purpose of the study is to identify the most significant socio-economic factors that determine the changes of housing conditions of the urban and rural population of the region. The urban and rural households of the Orenburg region are the subject of research. The materials and methods of the study. The information base of research includes the data of household budget survey, made by Orenburgstat. The information was detailed in the context of urban and rural areas in the period from 2003 to 2016. The authors comparatively analyzed the level and the structure of disposable household resources, consumer spending and other indicators that were relevant for rural and urban households of the Orenburg region. The authors gave a quantitative assessment of the impact of the structure of consumer spending and disposal resources of households and demographic factors on the level of provision of comfortable housing for urban and rural households. The choice of a modified statistical correlation coefficient was motivated by the fact that the initial data array consists of time series, some of which are non-stationary time series. The usage of a modified correlation coefficient allows the exclusion of the auto-correlation influence effects, therefore providing us with the objective estimate of the interrelationships in the dynamics. The research results showed that the factors, determining the change in the level of comfortable household provision are different for the urban and rural population. For example, the rural households are not as heavily affected by the increase of utility fees (water, sewerage, gas, electricity) in the context of the growth of the comfortable housing provision. The improvement of living conditions of urban households in the Orenburg region is associated with the family structure change, increased life expectancy as well as with the increase in the proportion of houses in renting. The conclusion. Taking into account the differentiated impact of factors on urban and rural households, the state must direct the efforts on social development of rural areas and on the improvement of rural population’s living conditions. This will allow the development of domestic agriculture and will reduce the demographic losses in rural areas that were caused by the urbanization and declined living standards.

Zafałszowania artykułów rolno-spożywczych w świetle regulacji prawnych oraz działań organów urzędowej kontroli żywności w Polsce

Celem badań było przedstawienie regulacji prawnych dotyczących kwestii zafałszowań na rynku artykułów rolno-spożywczych oraz efektów działań IJHARS w tym zakresie. Badaniami objęto polskie i unijne regulacje prawne poruszające kwestię nieprawidłowości i odpowiedzialności przedsiębiorców na rynku żywności. Cel ten zrealizowano poprzez analizę danych wtórnych, tj. aktów prawnych oraz dostępnych wyników kontroli przeprowadzonych w latach 2009–2017 przez organy urzędowej kontroli żywności. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na analizę decyzji administracyjnych wydanych przez IJHARS na podstawie art. 29 ustawy o jakości handlowej artykułów rolno-spożywczych, dotyczących zafałszowań artykułów rolno-spożywczych, które są upubliczniane na stronie internetowej inspekcji. Wyniki działań kontrolnych wskazują na zasadność prowadzenia dalszych działań kontrolnych, zwłaszcza w zakresie etykietowania żywności.

Perspectives of the Russian agricultural exports in terms of comparative advantage

The paper analyses the current position of the Russian Federation in the global market of agricultural products and foodstuffs with the accent on the comparative advantage of Russian agricultural exports in relation to specific regions and states. The key purpose of the research is to classify the most significant changes in the structure of Russian agricultural exports. The results show that the structure of Russian trade is changing continuously and evolving along with the process of economic transformation and trade liberalization. Exports become less diversified and are concentrated in a few segments. From the perspective of comparative advantage, cereals, fish and vegetable oils are the segments of Russian exports which become more significant. The comparative advantages of Russian exports are strengthening mostly in the case of African, Asian and CIS countries.

The reliability, use and evaluation of sources of information on foodstuffs

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how young Polish consumers perceive the selected sources of information on foodstuffs. The authors have also taken into account the consumers’ comprehension, hierarchy of importance and use of labels on food products.Design/methodology/approachThe survey sample consisted of a group of respondents aged 16-24. The participants were students of secondary schools and universities located in Poland, on the territory of Mazovian Voivodeship. The questionnaires were distributed among the respondents: the χ2 test was used to show the impact of demographic variables, while the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was applied to examine the relationship between the respondents’ attentiveness to the information contained on the food packaging and its legibility and comprehensibility.FindingsThe study ascertained the existence of differences in the perception of the reliability of sources of information on foodstuffs and the declared frequency of using them. In the respondents’ opinion, the most reliable information can be obtained from nutrition consultants, family members, physicians or pharmacists. Furthermore, the analysis of the frequency of use of individual sources of information by the respondents proved that most often they relied on the recommendations from their family members, the information contained in the label and advice offered by their acquaintances.Originality/valueThe research findings indicate that the key action should be to carry out further educational activities aimed at young consumers in order to enable them to execute their rights to fair information and education, in the foodstuffs market, as well as to increase their consumer activity.

Improvement of economic policy and state regulatory mechanisms in the agricultural sector in the context of strengthening its competitive positions

The article deals with the essential elements of state regulations in the agricultural sector under conditions of market-led transformations of Ukraine’s economy. These transformations are related to the improvement of economic policy and aimed at strengthening competitive positions of agricultural producers on the market of agricultural foodstuffs. The economic interest of business activities in the agricultural sphere is largely dependent on external factors that under market conditions have significantly changed the way of revenue generation for agricultural producers whose competitiveness in achieving profitability of goods is sufficient to allow meeting targets of sustainability in agriculture and solving social problems in rural areas. The research provides a comparative analysis of the growth rate of gross output in the agricultural sector and aggregate financial aid from the government. The analysis proves that over the last twelve years, the growth rate of gross output has outpaced the growth rate of aggregate aid of Ukraine’s agriculture. Moreover, the aggregate financial aid is characterized by considerable fluctuations, and there has been a gradual decline in its amount.

Time constraints on market activity and the balance of power in medieval Liège

ABSTRACTThis article focuses on a little scrutinised aspect of the regulation of markets for food in the central middle ages, using a case study, the town of Liège, in addition to other examples from the southern Low Countries. It aims to demonstrate how regulations concerning the timing of the marketing of foodstuffs operated in order to guarantee privileged access to some categories of urban inhabitants. This institutional management of time in the market was a function of a specific balance of power which in turn shaped economic, social and political outcomes.

Kazakhstan’s Food Market: Conditions, Problems and Suggested Solutions

The paper presents the results of the authors’ theoretical and empirical research regarding the status of industries that form the food market, firstly agriculture as the main source of food products and raw materials for processing enterprises. Close attention is given to the analysis of the current situation of the foodstuff market, the need for AIC modernization is justified. The factors which impact the development of industry are considered, the analysis of the ratio of export, import and Kazakhstan’s scope of essential food products was carried out. A market is a complex phenomenon with a hierarchical structure which changes in compliance with the current economic laws and situation. By its economic nature, a market is a self-regulating system of socio-economical processes whereby goods and services are produced, exchanged and sold. The economic importance of the food market is enhanced by its social significance which defines the priority of its support and management both at macro and micro-scale levels. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n3s3p185

THE MAIN INSTRUMENTS OF THE AGRARIAN POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

The article examines the main factors that determine the choice of instruments in the process of the agricultural policy implementation. It is noted the increased demand for certain research concepts to optimize and improve policy-making in the agricultural sector. It is accented that the agricultural sector of Ukraine's economy is the backbone of the national economy, which forms the factors for the preservation of state sovereignty, food and economic, environmental, and energy security, ensures the development of technologically related sectors of the national economy, creates a market for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Redesign of a supply network by considering stochastic demand

This paper presents the problem of redesigning a supply network of large scale by considering variability of the demand. The central problematic takes root in determining strategic decisions of closing and adjusting of capacity of some network echelons and the tactical decisions concerning to the distribution channels used for transporting products. We have formulated a deterministic Mixed Integer Linear Programming Model (MILP) and a stochastic MILP model (SMILP) whose objective functions are the maximization of the EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization). The decisions of Network Design on stochastic model as capacities, number of warehouses in operation, material and product flows between echelons, are determined in a single stage by defining an objective function that penalizes unsatisfied demand and surplus of demand due to demand changes. The solution strategy adopted for the stochastic model is a scheme denominated as Sample Average Approximation (SAA). The model is based on the case of a Colombian company dedicated to production and marketing of foodstuffs and supplies for the bakery industry. The results show that the proposed methodology was a solid reference for decision support regarding to the supply networks redesign by considering the expected economic contribution of products and variability of the demand.