Understanding the role of environmental quality attributes in food-related rural enterprise competitiveness

Isaac K. Arthur, Fred A. Yamoah

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Abstract

This paper examines the role of environmental quality attributes in food-related rural enterprise competitiveness in Denmark, using qualitative interviews. The results of the analysis demonstrate that in the quest to minimize small-market and location limitations, food-related rural enterprises are increasingly offering products with labels such as ‘quality’, ‘green’, or ‘ethical’ and ‘sustainability’ to justify high premiums for their products. Thus, environmental quality attributes are becoming prevalent and important business strategy for rural food-related enterprises in the selected communities. The results also establish that undertaking sustainable activities has been influenced by institutional policies that reward environmental conservation with subsidies and other resources. These findings contribute to our understanding of the growing relevance of environmental quality attributes in food-related rural enterprise performance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)152-160
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Environmental Management
Volume247
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2019

Keywords

  • Competitiveness
  • Denmark
  • Environmental quality attributes
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Rural food-related enterprise

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