Purpose The aim of this paper is to provide a review of state-of-the-art literature on
information sharing in the context of African perishable agri-food supply chains (AFSCs). In …

Since the inception of private food safety standards in the late 1990s, producers, processors,
retailers, and governments have been increasingly relying on them to provide assurances to …

We investigate whether smallholder horticultural commercialization is able to, as often
stipulated, reduce poverty in develo** countries with the help of panel household survey …

The integration of smallholders into agricultural value chains is considered an important
pathway for raising the welfare of farmers, including their food security. Distinct from …

Purpose The main purpose of this study was to assess constraints and determinants of
pineapple farmers' choice of certification schemes in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to assess the adherence, constraints and key factors
associated with smallholder pineapple farmers' compliance with Global working group for …

To reduce potential food hazards and increase the image of Thai horticultural products
abroad, the Thai government introduced public standards of Good Agricultural Practices (Q …

The proliferation of private quality and assurance schemes in international trade is defining
market access in high value chains. The prime concern for small‐scale producers is whether …

Agricultural certification standards establish critical sustainability principles which can
deepen environmental and social responsibility within agri-food systems and increase …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors that influence farmers' adoption of
Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP) in Vietnam. Design/methodology …