Food Supply Chain and Business Model Innovation

Foods. 9(2), 132, 2020; DOI/10.3390/foods9020132

24 Pages Posted: 12 Mar 2020

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Saeed Nosratabadi

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Amir Mosavi

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Zoltán Lakner

Saint Istvan University

Date Written: January 27, 2020

Abstract

This paper investigates the contribution of business model innovations in the advancement of novel food supply chains. Through a systematic literature review, the notable business model innovations in the food industry are identified, surveyed, and evaluated. Findings reveal that the innovations in the value proposition, value creation processes, and value delivery processes of business models are the successful strategies proposed in the food industry. It is further disclosed that rural female entrepreneurs, social movements, and also urban conditions are the most important driving forces causing farmers to reconsider their business models. In addition, the new technologies and environmental factors are the secondary contributors in business model innovation for the food processors. It is concluded that digitalization has disruptively changed the food distributor models. E‐commerce models and Internet‐of‐Things are reported as the essential factors causing retailers to innovate their business models. Furthermore, consumer demand and product quality are two main factors affecting the business models of all the firms operating in the food supply chain regardless of their positions in the chain. The findings of the current study provide an insight into the food industry to design a sustainable business model to bridge the gap between food supply and food demand

Keywords: business models, business model innovation, food supply chain, logistics, food security, literature review, supply chain management, sustainable development, PRISMA, systematic review

Suggested Citation

Nosratabadi, Saeed and Mosavi, Amir and Lakner, Zoltán, Food Supply Chain and Business Model Innovation (January 27, 2020). Foods. 9(2), 132, 2020; DOI/10.3390/foods9020132, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3541060

Saeed Nosratabadi (Contact Author)

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( email )

Hungary

Amir Mosavi

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Zoltán Lakner

Saint Istvan University ( email )

Páter Károly u. 1
Gödöllõ, 2100
Hungary

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