Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐Romagna
In the paper we examine the issue of food systems in which farms participate in multiple networks that, for their part, tend also to be members of networks of networks. The issue is addressed through a descriptive analysis of the fruit sector in Emilia‐Romagna (Italy). The farms in the area tend to...
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| description | In the paper we examine the issue of food systems in which farms participate in multiple networks that, for their part, tend also to be members of networks of networks. The issue is addressed through a descriptive analysis of the fruit sector in Emilia‐Romagna (Italy). The farms in the area tend to join a different network for each product/product type. Innovation networks are embedded in commercialization or input provider networks, but separate (parallel) networks also exist, particularly for basic research activities. Networks of networks are largely a product of the cooperative system. The paper concludes by emphasising the need for further research in multiple networking strategies and the connection between<br />commercialisation networks and innovation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b4e8fd8caebe40068961c0f356b052032022-12-21T18:20:01ZengCentMaInternational Journal on Food System Dynamics1869-69452013-02-0133258263233Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐RomagnaDavide Viaggi0David Cuming1University of BolognaUniversity of BolognaIn the paper we examine the issue of food systems in which farms participate in multiple networks that, for their part, tend also to be members of networks of networks. The issue is addressed through a descriptive analysis of the fruit sector in Emilia‐Romagna (Italy). The farms in the area tend to join a different network for each product/product type. Innovation networks are embedded in commercialization or input provider networks, but separate (parallel) networks also exist, particularly for basic research activities. Networks of networks are largely a product of the cooperative system. The paper concludes by emphasising the need for further research in multiple networking strategies and the connection between<br />commercialisation networks and innovation.http://centmapress.ilb.uni-bonn.de/ojs/index.php/fsd/article/view/285Agro‐Food Sector NetworksAgricultural cooperativesInnovation |
| spellingShingle | Davide Viaggi David Cuming Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐Romagna International Journal on Food System Dynamics Agro‐Food Sector Networks Agricultural cooperatives Innovation |
| title | Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐Romagna |
| title_full | Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐Romagna |
| title_fullStr | Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐Romagna |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐Romagna |
| title_short | Innovation in Multiple Networks and Networks of Networks: The Case of the Fruit Sector in Emilia‐Romagna |
| title_sort | innovation in multiple networks and networks of networks the case of the fruit sector in emilia romagna |
| topic | Agro‐Food Sector Networks Agricultural cooperatives Innovation |
| url | http://centmapress.ilb.uni-bonn.de/ojs/index.php/fsd/article/view/285 |
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