A5048233218- Global Trade and Competitiveness
- Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
- International Business and FDI
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Global trade and economics
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Rural development and sustainability
- Market Dynamics and Volatility
- Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets
- Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
- Cooperative Studies and Economics
- Business and Economic Development
- Efficiency Analysis Using DEA
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Economic and Business Development Strategies
Democritus University of Thrace
2015-2024
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2008-2022
Consumers' needs have grown to such an extent that they are sought out of nutritious and pleasant organoleptic foods, as well functional foods. This study explores consumer attitudes towards health nutrition products particularly using data from a survey 325 consumers. The results designate consumers recognize different kinds willing pay premium for their purchase. They perceive foods may contribute easily follow healthy balanced diet reduce the risk problems but appeared anxious about...
Abstract Although extensive research on the importance of determinant factors export performance exists, only a few studies wine sector have been conducted. The present study examines determinants Greek firms. Primary data were collected from exporters through mail survey. A combination exploratory, confirmatory, and path analyses employed. Factors that either similar or dissimilar to existing knowledge appear be important for success in sector. main dimensions, ascending order importance,...
Within the regime established by Directive on Sustainable Use of Pesticides (SUDP); present work explores relationship between pesticides’ agricultural use per hectare cropland and GDP capita rural population for twenty-five EU countries to unveil efficiency current strategy. With econometric tool panel nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) cointegration technique; we try capture potential asymmetries in pesticides concerning positive negative variations income. The findings...
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is impacting the direction enterprises society in our swiftly expanding world. This collaboration has significant potential to tackle critical issues such as reducing impact climate change, fostering social integration, improving corporate governance. Nevertheless, implementation AI gives rise intricate matters apprehensions, it brings out a distinct array hazards ethical quandaries for...
The nexus of agri-food and sustainability in economic development has recently attracted the interest policymakers, as global challenges like climate change food security are revisited reassessed. critical role production been emphasized through targeted agricultural quality policies. Many developed countries worldwide, including EU member states, have introduced policies that could support sustainability. This paper combines knowledge obtained by several groups a broad study reflections on...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to further develop the extant export problems literature by focusing on a context that has attracted limited attention so far, namely wine sector. objective examine empirically Greek firms' perceptions factors may impede their activities. Design/methodology/approach Primary data were gathered from 110 firms responded battery exporting problem items. A combination exploratory, confirmatory and cluster analyses employed classify profile according about...
Action 2 of the European Union’s Updated Bioeconomy Strategy, i.e., “Deploy local bioeconomies rapidly across Europe”, promotes education and training in all member states. It is a fact that Greece has not yet adopted national bioeconomy strategy, so stakeholders farmers cannot benefit from its potential. The adoption practices now prerequisite for receiving funding under Common Agricultural Policy 2023–2027. Farmers unknowingly use some on their farms, this study, an attempt was made to...
Competitiveness in international wine markets has intensified during the recent years. The dynamic and revitalized presence of non-European producers (e.g. Australia, Chile, South Africa, USA), who have seen their market shares rising rapidly subsequent reduction traditional European France, Italy, Greece) alongside a slight decrease consumption worldwide, shaped new trends for internationally contemporary challenges exporters. aim present study is to investigate determinants Greek exports...
The adoption of alternative farming practices is regenerates production methods towards new directions, while comprises a development path for less favoured areas (LFAs). Engaging in off-farm income generation activities can create standards employment, professions and midd le-c lass employees that will support despite the downturn trad itional agricultural activities. present study examines attitudes perceptions landowners regarding various options rural existence prospects enhancing...
The present study endeavors to investigate the attitudes, opinions and perceptions of livestock farmers regarding main problems they face confine development in Greek region Evros. Primary data were collected through a quantitative survey (structured questionnaire) with region. analysis was carried out use descriptive statistics, Friedman's test factor analysis. results indicate that strategies for should take into account great dissatisfaction exists towards public authorities level...
Purpose This study aims to assess the factors influencing adoption of circular bioeconomy practices by crop farmers. Design/methodology/approach Data collected from 303 farmers in region Western Macedonia (WM) were used identify bioeconomy. Principal component analysis (PCA) and exploratory factor (EFA) techniques applied through a custom-designed specially structured questionnaire. Findings The results reveal four main motivations that lead adopt their farming activities: interest...
Abstract The shift towards alternative crops may comprise an efficient way for creating a new productive, developmental model the country. These support agricultural economy, contribute to protection of environment, keep rural population at countryside and increase wealth less favored or disadvantaged regions. In this paper, we attempt investigate attitudes perceptions landowners in prefectures Rodopi Evros, regarding investments crops. results indicate that there are no substantial...
European Islands have specific characteristics in relation to the mainland that led Union establishment of 'Programme Options Specifically Relating Remoteness and Insularity-POSEI' a programme with measures for smaller Aegean islands (SAI). The study stresses key aspects assesses its effectiveness through contribution local rural economy. Employing regional Input-Output model, it is indicated economic islands, marginal benefits are related directly beneficiaries as supplementary income...
The objective of this paper is to offer qualitative and quantitative insights on the perceptions actors in EU food supply chain a broad spectrum topics that characterise its operation conduct, highlighting also potential differences North South European countries. Issues explored pertained actors’ relations with up- downstream partners, future dynamic challenges sector, influence policy intervention attitudes towards genetically modified products (GMPs) organic production. For purpose, total...