Hingley, Martin and Boone, J. and Haley, S. (2010) Local food marketing as a development opportunity for small UK agri-food businesses. International Journal on Food System Dynamics , 1 (3). pp. 194-203. ISSN 1809-6945
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The study explores local food as a marketing opportunity for small food producers and identifies barriers to development. Research was conducted primarily through depth interviews, supplemented by a survey of food marketing group members in North-West England. The results of this local study were consistent with national survey data showing increasing consumer interest in food provenance, traceability and support for the local economy. Lack of an official and recognised definition of the term “local food” hindered marketing. Restricted access to finance and the burden of regulations were identified as barriers. Further, small business success was subjective and difficult to identify, since goals may be based on sustaining a lifestyle rather than profit.
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| Additional Information: | The study explores local food as a marketing opportunity for small food producers and identifies barriers to development. Research was conducted primarily through depth interviews, supplemented by a survey of food marketing group members in North-West England. The results of this local study were consistent with national survey data showing increasing consumer interest in food provenance, traceability and support for the local economy. Lack of an official and recognised definition of the term “local food” hindered marketing. Restricted access to finance and the burden of regulations were identified as barriers. Further, small business success was subjective and difficult to identify, since goals may be based on sustaining a lifestyle rather than profit. |
| Keywords: | local food, marketing, small-business development, UK |
| Subjects: | N Business and Administrative studies > N500 Marketing N Business and Administrative studies > N100 Business studies D Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects > D400 Agriculture |
| Divisions: | College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Business & Law > Lincoln Business School |
| Depositing User: | Martin Hingley |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Mar 2011 12:47 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jul 2011 16:40 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/4239 |
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