Lines of Research
The group's research activities focus on a number of macro-topics within agribusiness economics.
Agribusiness Economics
- Examination of economic mechanisms governing the agribusiness sector
- Study on the development and enhancement of short supply chains, local and sustainable
- Promotion of stakeholder engagement and cooperation practices
- Study and evaluation of new solutions for smart agriculture and sustainable agricultural systems, including analysis of farmer acceptance
Consumer Sciences
- Analysis of psychological dynamics, social, and economic dynamics of food choices
- Application of attitude-behavior models
- Study of labeling systems and design of effective communication strategies
- Use of nudging tools to promote healthier food choices
- Employment of sensory analysis with consumer-oriented approach
- Use of cocreation and living labs for the development of new products/new recipes
Sustainable and Healthy Trends in the Food System
- Study of innovation processes towards more sustainable food systems
- Implementation of circular economy practices and valorization of agri-food by-products
- Protection and promotion of territories and quality of traditional and local products
- Evaluation and promotion of circular business models, aimed at redesigning food systems in a sustainable way
Novel Foods and Protein Alternatives
- Exploration of the potential of new protein sources, including plant-based alternatives
- Study of novel foods, with focus on edible insects, microalgae, and cultured meat
- Study of the acceptance of products obtained from new genomic techniques
- Analysis of regulatory, ethical, and consumer perception implications
