ECO-DISTRIBUTION CENTRES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN THE FUNCTION OF CONSUMER POTENTIAL OF URBAN CENTRES

Marko Šundov, Dušanka Gajdić and Kristina Petljak
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Marko Šundov: Stano-uprava d.o.o., Split, Croatia
Dušanka Gajdić: Senior lecturer, Križevci College of Agriculture, Križevci, Croatia
Kristina Petljak: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business Zagreb, Department of Trade and International Business, Zagreb, Croatia

Poslovna izvrsnost-Business Excellence, 2019, vol. 13, issue 2, 53-83

Abstract: Spatial expansion and population growth are turning cities into neuralgic points of the food supply chain. Because food is delivered to urban centres through conventional supply chains, consumers have become highly dependent on external supply. A possible solution for continuous and sustainable urban supply is the development of eco-distribution centres for agri-food products. Such a model can reduce pressure from population inflows, ensure fresh and high-quality food in sufficient amounts, and improve waste management in food distribution and consumption. Short agri-food chains can reduce dependence on conventional chains and create conditions for better control of production and waste disposal. The paper analyses the consumer potential of urban centres as a key determinant for designing and implementing eco-distribution centres, based on empirical research conducted in the city of Split with the participation of 148 tenants in 20 residential buildings.

Keywords: eco-distribution centre; short agri-food chains; urban centres; consumer potential; empirical research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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