Sodano, Valeria, Hingley, Martin and Lindgreen, Adam (2008) The usefulness of social capital in assessing the welfare effects of private and third-party certification food safety policy standards: trust and networks. British Food Journal, 110 (4/5). pp. 493-513. ISSN 0007-070X
Full content URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070700810868988
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Item Type: | Article |
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Item Status: | Live Archive |
Abstract
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to assess the welfare effects of the newest trends in food safety policies characterised by the shift from public to private intervention.
Design/methodology/approach – Food safety policies are analysed through concepts of new economic sociology, with a critical review of the literature on social capital.
Findings – The article shows that as food safety and quality attributes responsible for the exchange complexity are simply codified and enforced through standards and third-party certification, the global value chain governance shifts from a relational type to a power-based type, with possible negative welfare effects.
Research limitations/implications – Further research would be required to verify the welfare effects suggested on the theoretical ground.
Practical implications – The article makes a useful updating of food safety policies and organisational innovation in the food system.
Originality/value – The paper introduces some new (with respect to the marketing literature related to the food system) concepts and theories of economic sociology.
Additional Information: | Purpose – The aim of this paper is to assess the welfare effects of the newest trends in food safety policies characterised by the shift from public to private intervention. Design/methodology/approach – Food safety policies are analysed through concepts of new economic sociology, with a critical review of the literature on social capital. Findings – The article shows that as food safety and quality attributes responsible for the exchange complexity are simply codified and enforced through standards and third-party certification, the global value chain governance shifts from a relational type to a power-based type, with possible negative welfare effects. Research limitations/implications – Further research would be required to verify the welfare effects suggested on the theoretical ground. Practical implications – The article makes a useful updating of food safety policies and organisational innovation in the food system. Originality/value – The paper introduces some new (with respect to the marketing literature related to the food system) concepts and theories of economic sociology. |
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Keywords: | Food safety, Product management, Social capital, Standards, Trust |
Subjects: | D Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects > D600 Food and Beverage studies L Social studies > L110 Applied Economics D Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects > D640 Food and Beverages for the Consumer |
Divisions: | Lincoln International Business School |
ID Code: | 4254 |
Deposited On: | 21 Mar 2011 14:38 |
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