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What Influences Tourists’ Choice of Protected Natural Areas? The Role of Ecosystem Services Open
The issue of tourism in protected natural areas is becoming central to defining new patterns of use, so managers, policy makers, and local businesses have an interest in improving visitor experiences and the promotion of sustainable touris…
Italian Consumer Interest in Sustainability, Certifications, and Traceability in Honey Open
Honey has a long cultural tradition in Italy, valued for its sensory properties and health benefits. However, in recent years, the beekeeping sector has faced various challenges due to climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic pressu…
From food loss and waste to feed: a systematic review of life cycle perspectives in livestock systems Open
Purpose Food loss and waste (FLW) has become an increasingly important sustainability concern over the past few years. Among the existing waste management strategies, the reintroduction in animal feeding is regarded as a highly advantageou…
How do pet food companies communicate sustainability practices on their websites? Open
The role of sustainability communication in pet food industry has changed, following similar trends observed in the food industry for human consumption, towards a marketing approach that incorporates different elements, including sustainab…
Export propensity and export intensity of wine producers in Piedmont (Italy) Open
While a large body of literature explores how international wine trade correlates with country, market and national industry characteristics, research at firm level on the choice to export (export propensity) and on the importance of expor…
Adding Value to Wood-Based Products: A Systematic Literature Review on Drivers Open
The term “added value” is frequently used by stakeholders in the forest wood sector. However, beyond its intuitive meaning, what does “added value” mean in economics, and what are the main ways of adding value to wood-based products? To an…
Cascade valorization of hazelnut industry by-products for industrial use through co-creative processes Open
Every year tons of hazelnut residues, like shell and skin, are produced because of the necessity of processing to be introduced into the food chain. Hazelnut by-products have an attractive economic valorization; however, despite their good…
Challenges and opportunities of sustainability, certifications and traceability in the Italian beekeeping sector Open
The impact of beekeeping on agricultural activity is significant in environmental and economic terms, supporting biodiversity through pollination and contributing to rural livelihoods. However, in recent years, this activity has been incre…
Level of interest among Belgian consumers of the cultural, environmental, ethical, and global benefits of sustainable beekeeping management Open
This study aimed to explore the consumers' level of interest in environmental, ethical, cultural, and global claims associated with sustainable beekeeping management and identify which factors influence perceptions of sustainable managemen…
How European consumers value wine credence attributes: a cross-country comparison of France, Greece and Italy Open
Several attributes can be used to differentiate wine products to meet consumer interest and thus increase producer visibility, attractiveness and revenues. Perception of the same attribute may depend on various factors that characterise th…
Consumers' attitudes, perceptions and willingness to try hazelnut skins-fed beef Open
Consumers are raising concerns over the ethical and social acceptability of feeding regimes used in animal-based food productions. However, the use of agro-industrial by-products, such as hazelnut skins as a strategy to reduce the environm…
Sustainability analysis of apple orchards: Integrating environmental and economic perspectives Open
The agricultural sector faces numerous challenges today, including the protection of biodiversity and the mitigation of environmental impact. Addressing these challenges require ensuring the stability of farmers' income, thus facilitating …
Integrated sustainability assessment of wood building products: The case of larch and chestnut cascading systems in Northern Italy Open
Wood is increasingly being appreciated in construction due to its valuable environmental attributes. This paper explores the environmental and market performance of two wood supply chains in Northern Italy. Larch and chestnut wood are extr…
Understanding Factors Associated with Interest in Sustainability-Certified Wine among American and Italian Consumers Open
The wine industry has been witnessing a growth in businesses crafting sustainability-certified wines and in the attention of consumers to sustainability, especially in the United States and Italy. To identify the characteristics of consume…
Corporate social responsibility communication from multinational chocolate companies Open
Society and governance require multinational companies to adopt sustainable behaviour, looking at Corporate Social Responsibility. This study analysed the largest chocolate and cocoa producers in 2021 focusing on their communication strate…
The Impact of Alternative Packaging on the Life Cycle of Wine on Tap Open
Sustainability is one of the main goals of the development policy and is also progressively gaining importance in the wine industry. The peculiar draught wine market is also strongly influenced by it. The current competitive conditions of …
A Framework Proposal for the Ex Post Evaluation of a Solution-Driven PES Scheme: The Case of Medvednica Nature Park Open
Payments for ecosystem services are a voluntary market-based instrument to remunerate provider(s) of ecosystem services by those who benefit from them. Our research aimed to create an ex post evaluation framework to identify bottlenecks an…
A Multicriteria Analysis to Support Natural Resource Governance: The Case of Chestnut Forests Open
Efficient natural resource management prevents and reduces negative impacts, such as environmental damage, misappropriation of resources, and conflicts; several strategies can be leveraged to conserve, protect, and enhance natural resource…
A Framework Proposal for the Ex-post Evaluation of a Solution-Driven Pes Scheme. The Case of Medvednica Nature Park Open
Payments for Ecosystem Services are a voluntary market-based instrument to remunerate provider(s) of ecosystem services by those who benefit from them. Our research aimed to create an ex-post evaluation framework to identify bottlenecks an…
Integrating green and grey measures for rockfall protection: technical and economic aspects Open
Forests can effectively mitigate rockfall risk in mountainous contexts, acting as “nature-based solutions” (NBS). However, the use of artificial structures, for example, rockfall barriers, is usually necessary and complementary to ensure c…
A Multicriteria Analysis to Support Natural Resource Governance. The Case of Chestnut Forests Open
Efficient natural resource management prevents and reduces negative impacts, such as environmental damage, misappropriation of resources, and conflicts; several strategies can be leveraged to conserve, protect, and enhance natural resource…
The role of socio-demographic variables and buying habits in determining milk purchasers’ preferences and choices Open
Emerging new purchasing behaviors have been reflected in the sales trends of dairy products, mainly in cow milk consumption. This study aimed to investigate the preferences of milk purchasers toward different product attributes, by conside…
Web content analysis of beekeeping website companies: Communication and marketing strategies in the Italian context Open
This study analysed the main aspects of the communication of local beekeepers on their websites, to identify the most popular elements and to check whether companies communicate differently. A Web Content Analysis of all textual material o…