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Constructing a Sustainable Pork Supply Chain: A Case of Techno-institutional Innovation

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Pork production in the Netherlands is dominated by an agro-industrial approach, which has led to several sustainability problems. Due to path dependency, this prevailing mode of production is difficult or seemingly impossible to alter. Hence, in order to address sustainability concerns, there is a need to construct a new pork supply chain. The article discusses the techno-institutional dynamics of this construction process and assesses the sustainability performance of the new pork supply chain. It highlights the importance of agency and of learning and negotiation processes in the creation of a new path. The article concludes with the observation that new path dependencies co-evolve in the process of path creation.

Source: Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning

DOI: 10.1080/15239080701254982

Authors: Johannes S. C. Wiskerke, Dirk Roep

Institution: Wageningen University & Research

Language: English

Topic: Global trade, sustainability, and social impact

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission