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A collaborative sustainability model for upstream and downstream apple agribusiness MSMEs: insights into food bioengineering and agribusiness development

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores a sustainability model for apple agribusiness micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in East Java, Indonesia, focusing on collaboration and its role in food bioengineering. We conducted interviews with a stratified random sample of 440 respondents, including 220 upstream and 220 downstream MSMEs, using validated questionnaires. The data analysis was performed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (SEM-PLS). The results reveal that collaboration significantly influences sustainability, with a P-value <0.001 and a coefficient of 0.331. Upstream MSMEs have a strong impact on collaboration, with a P-value <0.001 and a coefficient of 0.677, they also affect sustainability, with a coefficient of 0.436. Downstream MSMEs significantly impact both collaboration and sustainability, with coefficients of 0.223 and 0.222, respectively, and P-values <0.001. The findings highlight the need to strengthen collaboration between upstream and downstream MSMEs to support sustainable growth and enhance value chain efficiency through food bioengineering innovations.

Source: CyTA - Journal of Food

DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2025.2510329

Authors: Dwi Susilowati, Siti Asmaniyah Mardiyani, Dwi Ismi Azizah, Sugiarto Sugiarto, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

Institutions: Universitas Islam Malang, The University of Western Australia, University of Liberia, Diponegoro University

Language: English

Topic: Agriculture and Agroindustry Studies

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790