The Entry of Brazilian Fresh Fruit Small and Medium Producers Into the Global Market

Roberta de Castro Souza and João Amato Neto

Revista de Economia e Sociologia Rural (RESR), 2010, vol. 48, issue 3

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to identify some elements which contribute to the entry of small and medium producers into the global market. Specifically, it analyses the case of the greatest Brazilian mango and grape exported region – the Petrolina-Juazeiro (P-J). The conceptual background consists of two approaches. The first conceptual framework is the Global Value Chain (GVC) approach which is mainly concerned with the entry of local economies, from developing countries, into the global market. The second approach is the dynamic capability which is mainly concerned with the way the firm could acquire capabilities. The method selected for the empirical part was the multiple-case studies which were made viable by means of semi-structured questionnaires conducted with mango and grape producer agents from P-J Region in Brazil and European buyers. This study indicates that some institutions have been supporting the export activities in terms of irrigation techniques, new techniques of cultivation, financial support and the introduction of some certificates such as EurepGap. Lastly, the mango and grape producers have been undertaking upgrading of product, process and functional.

Keywords: International; Relations/Trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.341669

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