Collaborative organization models for sustainable development in the agri-food sector

S Ammirato, AM Felicetti, M Ferrara, C Raso, A Violi - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
It is widely recognized that the adoption of collaborative organization models in the agri-food
sector can help farmers in rural areas to reach sustainable development goals. In any case …

Qualitative assessment of agritourism development support schemes in Italy, the USA and South Africa

G Grillini, G Sacchi, L Chase, J Taylor, CC Van Zyl… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Agritourism has grown rapidly in many countries worldwide. However, for all this success,
little is known about the concrete implementation, actual extent, and effectiveness of public …

Valorization of an Old Variety of Triticum aestivum: A Study of Its Suitability for Breadmaking Focusing on Sensory and Nutritional Quality

A Bianchi, F Venturi, A Zinnai, I Taglieri, B Najar… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
“Avanzi 3-Grano 23”(G23) is an old variety of Triticum aestivum from the mountain areas of
Lunigiana (north Tuscany, Italy), where traditional farming communities have contributed to …

Effect of Fertilization Regime of Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum) on Flour Quality and Shelf-Life of PDO Tuscan Bread

A Bianchi, C Sanmartin, I Taglieri, M Macaluso… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
The shelf-life of bread is influenced by flour components, such as starch, composed of
amylose and amylopectin. The aim was to test the effect of different balances of N (45, 90 …

Effect of argon as filling gas of the storage atmosphere on the shelf-life of sourdough bread—case study on PDO tuscan bread

A Bianchi, I Taglieri, A Zinnai, M Macaluso… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
The short shelf-life of PDO Tuscan bread limits its distribution to markets close to the
production area, affecting its commercial success and the economic return by supply chain …

“You treat them right, They'll treat you right”: Understanding beekeepers' scale management decisions within the context of bee values

S Velardi, J Leahy, K Collum, J McGuire… - Journal of Rural …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The United States (US) has seen a growing interest in small-to medium-scale
beekee** within the last decade. This phenomenon is likely due to the increasing …

[HTML][HTML] The evolutionary emergence of quintuple helix coalitions: A case study of place-based sustainability transition

L Donati, G Stefani, M Bellandi - Triple Helix, 2023 - brill.com
Complex societal, environmental, and economic challenges are affecting the post-covid-19
societies. They must increasingly rely on multi-stakeholders' and multi-domain coalitions to …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing territorial development based on biocultural identity. A capacity building approach

S Scaramuzzi, P Scarpellini, S Gabellini… - Journal of Rural …, 2023 - Elsevier
The adoption of new territorial approaches based on biocultural identity is increasingly
valued for the activation and enhancement of processes of inclusive and sustainable rural …

[HTML][HTML] Primary and secondary shelf-life of bread as a function of formulation and MAP conditions: Focus on physical-chemical and sensory markers

A Bianchi, F Venturi, C Palermo, I Taglieri… - Food Packaging and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bread is one of the most widely consumed foods worldwide, and extending its shelf-life is a
key concern for reducing waste, especially in light of the expected increase in the world …

Evolving local agrifood initiatives within a territorial agrifood system: the case of Prato Province, Italy

B Duží, D Fanfani, S Martinát - Agroecology and Sustainable Food …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Complexities and case-specific nature of territorial agrifood systems require urgent attention
of researchers. The objective of this study is to provide advanced understanding and …