Research on the food and drink sector is focused on:

• environmental issues
• management issues
• equal opportunities
• logistics

For further detail on research and LMI in the food and drink manufacturing sector, please visit the Improve website.

Sources

Bellows and Hamm (2001)

Bellows, A.C. and Hamm, M.W. (2001) ‘Local autonomy and sustainable development: Testing import substitution in more localized food systems’. Agriculture and Human Values, 18(3): 271-284.

Gimenez (2006)

Gimenez, C. (2006) ‘Logistics integration processes in the food industry’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 36(3): 231-249.

Pothukuchi and Kaufman (1999)

Pothukuchi, K. and Kaufman, J.L. (1999) ‘Placing the food system on the urban agenda: The role of municipal institutions in food systems planning.’ Agriculture and Human Values, 16(2): 213-224.

Van Klaveren (2003)

Van Klaveren, M. (2003): ‘Substitution or Segregation? The Impact of Changes in Employment, Production and Product on Gender Composition in Dutch Manufacturing 1899-1999’. Economic and Industrial Democracy, 24(4): 595-629.