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Alessandro Bonadonna
Department of Management and Interdepartmental Research Centre on Natural Risks in Mountain and Hilly Environments (NatRisk), University of Turin, 10134 Turin, Italy

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Journal article
Published: 02 July 2021 in Social Sciences
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Fast-food chains are everywhere and every day millions of people choose to have a break in a fast-food outlet. However, in recent years some local hamburger foodservice chains outside of the well-known international fast-food chains have found success by leveraging products linked with their territory. How do consumers value the service received in an international, rather than a local, fast-food outlet? This aspect is under-investigated in the literature, but is relevant in order to capture the main and most important differences between the two systems. Through a structured survey, consumers’ perceptions of both international and local hamburger foodservice outlets in the Turin Metropolitan area (Italy) were measured and analysed. The results indicate that consumers generally have a break in an international fast-food restaurant, but the value assigned to local fast-food chains is higher than that assigned to international ones. Specifically, local fast-food chains are appreciated for particular aspects related to the supply chain (animal welfare, ethical and social aspects, the origin of the raw materials, and some other characteristics of the food). The findings contribute to a more in-depth understanding of consumer behaviour, and give an insight into the relevance of the local aspects as opposed to the international ones.

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Chiara Giachino; Niccolò Terrevoli; Alessandro Bonadonna. Local vs. International Hamburger Foodservice in the Consumer’s Mind: An Exploratory Study. Social Sciences 2021, 10, 252 .

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Chiara Giachino, Niccolò Terrevoli, Alessandro Bonadonna. Local vs. International Hamburger Foodservice in the Consumer’s Mind: An Exploratory Study. Social Sciences. 2021; 10 (7):252.

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Chiara Giachino; Niccolò Terrevoli; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2021. "Local vs. International Hamburger Foodservice in the Consumer’s Mind: An Exploratory Study." Social Sciences 10, no. 7: 252.

Journal article
Published: 04 March 2021 in Land
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A specific region, characterized by a significant natural and cultural heritage, is not necessarily a tourist destination. However, it can become so if there is active participation of local stakeholders oriented towards local development. In this context, this study focuses on a specific area, the Canavese (northwest Italy), which needs to find new regional development alternatives to the industrial sector. In particular, the research focused on the level of integration of local stakeholders and on their ability to identify common guidelines for tourist enhancement of the region. From an operational point of view, a survey of public and private stakeholders was carried out through a mixed-method approach divided into three stages: a questionnaire developed by a group of experts and individual interviews carried out by the Delphi method, presentation of the results, and identification of local priorities by the nominal group technique. Findings show the opportunity to act on specific elements to enhance local tourism offerings: outdoor nature and landscape, culture, and food and wine. Moreover, the stakeholders underlined the need for coordination among the parties involved to strengthen the local system. This activity should be supported by a single third party capable of managing the various phases of local development.

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Riccardo Beltramo; Giovanni Peira; Alessandro Bonadonna. Creating a Tourism Destination through Local Heritage: The Stakeholders’ Priorities in the Canavese Area (Northwest Italy). Land 2021, 10, 260 .

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Riccardo Beltramo, Giovanni Peira, Alessandro Bonadonna. Creating a Tourism Destination through Local Heritage: The Stakeholders’ Priorities in the Canavese Area (Northwest Italy). Land. 2021; 10 (3):260.

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Riccardo Beltramo; Giovanni Peira; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2021. "Creating a Tourism Destination through Local Heritage: The Stakeholders’ Priorities in the Canavese Area (Northwest Italy)." Land 10, no. 3: 260.

Journal article
Published: 24 November 2020 in Land Use Policy
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This study aims to explore how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are perceived by the young generations, and to see if NBS are capable of attracting young visitors to a specific area. Young generations are generally considered as being more sensitive towards nature and sustainability issues. In this context, planning and developing NBS may prove to be a powerful instrument to raise the interest of young people towards formerly degraded urban and peri-urban areas and ecosystems. The results of a survey focused on a specific NBS site and involving 1543 university students demonstrate that gender is the factor that most influences the perception of NBS. Females tend to have a good knowledge and a positive perception of NBS, and they are keen to visit sites where NBS are present; in contrast, males emerge as a very heterogeneous group, with different levels of knowledge and perception of NBS among them, as well as different attitudes towards visiting NBS sites. The results of this study are expected to help decision-makers plan the development of NBS sites and target potential visitors. Further research on the topic is finally recommended.

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Chiara Giachino; Giulio Pattanaro; Bernardo Bertoldi; Luigi Bollani; Alessandro Bonadonna. Nature-based solutions and their potential to attract the young generations. Land Use Policy 2020, 101, 105176 .

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Chiara Giachino, Giulio Pattanaro, Bernardo Bertoldi, Luigi Bollani, Alessandro Bonadonna. Nature-based solutions and their potential to attract the young generations. Land Use Policy. 2020; 101 ():105176.

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Chiara Giachino; Giulio Pattanaro; Bernardo Bertoldi; Luigi Bollani; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2020. "Nature-based solutions and their potential to attract the young generations." Land Use Policy 101, no. : 105176.

Journal article
Published: 29 May 2020 in Land
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Land fragmentation is a factor that limits the development of the agricultural and forestry sector, as well as the ability of operators to reach a profitable economic dimension. This phenomenon also influences the creation of activities and incomes in a negative way in marginal areas. In this context, land consolidation associations (LCA) can be a useful tool in reducing this limitation and promoting better management of the territory by improving the link between the landscape and tourism. This study aims to make a comparison between the different LCAs operating in the north-west of Italy, with a specific focus on differences and similarities amongst LCAs, highlighting each orientation towards the management of the landscape with the purpose of improving tourism development. The research used a survey method; a questionnaire was designed, and a semi-structured interview was conducted with each LCA president. Findings show that land management by LCAs allows the preservation and/or improvement of the landscape and supports the development of agricultural activities such as animal breeding. This kind of landscape-based land management increases the attractiveness of the territory in terms of tourism, stimulating the nature-oriented tourism tools. Therefore, on the one hand, the Piedmontese model supports the landscape and also allows economic and social goals to be reached by tourism solutions, and on the other hand it stimulates the improvement of the environment and the creation of chests of biodiversity.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Andrea Rostagno; Riccardo Beltramo. Improving the Landscape and Tourism in Marginal Areas: The Case of Land Consolidation Associations in the North-West of Italy. Land 2020, 9, 1 .

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Alessandro Bonadonna, Andrea Rostagno, Riccardo Beltramo. Improving the Landscape and Tourism in Marginal Areas: The Case of Land Consolidation Associations in the North-West of Italy. Land. 2020; 9 (6):1.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Andrea Rostagno; Riccardo Beltramo. 2020. "Improving the Landscape and Tourism in Marginal Areas: The Case of Land Consolidation Associations in the North-West of Italy." Land 9, no. 6: 1.

Journal article
Published: 28 October 2019 in Sustainability
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Tourism in inner areas, especially in the mountains, is a complex phenomenon due to the different tourist’s needs and to the specific local features that vary considerably from one destination to another. Consequently, a unique tourism development strategy cannot be defined and adopted anywhere. When considering tourism-based territorial development in mountain areas, it is crucial to take the vision of local stakeholders into consideration. To drive different and/or unexpressed opinions towards shared tools, this study analyses the local stakeholder’s point of view using a mixed method consisting of a Delphi method followed by a Group Nominal Technique. The research was performed in Soana Valley, a small mountain community in the Northwestern Italian Alps. It involved 17 local stakeholders divided into three main groups—local administrators (n = 3), hospitality operators (9) and retailers (5). Results show how operators converge on three common aspects—local food product offering, territorial promotion and collaboration among operators, on which the community should focus to build a territorial integrated tourism offering.

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Stefano Duglio; Alessandro Bonadonna; Marilisa Letey; Giovanni Peira; Laura Zavattaro; Giampiero Lombardi. Tourism Development in Inner Mountain Areas—The Local Stakeholders’ Point of View through a Mixed Method Approach. Sustainability 2019, 11, 5997 .

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Stefano Duglio, Alessandro Bonadonna, Marilisa Letey, Giovanni Peira, Laura Zavattaro, Giampiero Lombardi. Tourism Development in Inner Mountain Areas—The Local Stakeholders’ Point of View through a Mixed Method Approach. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (21):5997.

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Stefano Duglio; Alessandro Bonadonna; Marilisa Letey; Giovanni Peira; Laura Zavattaro; Giampiero Lombardi. 2019. "Tourism Development in Inner Mountain Areas—The Local Stakeholders’ Point of View through a Mixed Method Approach." Sustainability 11, no. 21: 5997.

Article
Published: 25 May 2019 in Sustainability
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The aim of this study is to analyze the perception of the meaning of sustainability in the food sector. A sample of 268 University students belonging to the Millennial generation was identified and a survey was carried out to assess the interaction between this kind of Millennials and food sustainability. Collected data were explored with descriptive statistics, followed by multivariate statistical techniques to get an integrated vision of relationships among the variables. Outcomes evidence four groups of Millennials with specific peculiarities, i.e., “Socio-Nature Sensitives”, characterized by a high level of attention for the socio-economic dimension and sustainable ways of food production; “Info-Supporter”, very sensitive to labeling and warranty systems; “Proactive-Oriented”, interested in innovative activities; “Indifferent Millennials”, assigning the issue in general a low level of importance. Results provide useful information and some contribution to public institutions and private stakeholders so as to implement new rules and new tools in the food sector, so as to reach the target of reducing waste and pollution. Substantial literature on interaction between Millennials and sustainability in the food sector has not yet been developed; the aim of this pioneer study is to offer some contribution to the debate among stakeholders on driving choices towards new consumption rules and production patterns.

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Luigi Bollani; Alessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira. The Millennials’ Concept of Sustainability in the Food Sector. Sustainability 2019, 11, 2984 .

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Luigi Bollani, Alessandro Bonadonna, Giovanni Peira. The Millennials’ Concept of Sustainability in the Food Sector. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (10):2984.

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Luigi Bollani; Alessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira. 2019. "The Millennials’ Concept of Sustainability in the Food Sector." Sustainability 11, no. 10: 2984.

Chapter
Published: 24 May 2019 in The Future of Risk Management, Volume II
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The issue of Food safety has always been at the heart of international debates. The expression “Food safety” is used to designate the hygiene and safety of foodstuffs and the commitment to prevent unintentional contaminations from pathogenic agents. This paper aims at investigating consumers’ perception and behaviour on food safety topics. A survey was carried out to define the Millennials’ comprehension of different meanings of food safety. Results showed that food safety is an important feature in the purchasing process of foodstuffs. Moreover, respondents are worried as to the occurrence of harmful substances in food and the lack of hygiene and health checks, and they believe that cleanliness and hygiene of stores contribute to create a stronger perception of food safety.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira; Luigi Bollani; Mojgan Rahimi. Thinking Food Safety: The Consumers’ Perception. The Future of Risk Management, Volume II 2019, 403 -424.

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Alessandro Bonadonna, Giovanni Peira, Luigi Bollani, Mojgan Rahimi. Thinking Food Safety: The Consumers’ Perception. The Future of Risk Management, Volume II. 2019; ():403-424.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira; Luigi Bollani; Mojgan Rahimi. 2019. "Thinking Food Safety: The Consumers’ Perception." The Future of Risk Management, Volume II , no. : 403-424.

Journal article
Published: 17 April 2019 in Agriculture
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The Italian food movement shows some peculiarities of meeting consumer demand in the foodservice subsector where innovation is considered strategic to meet targets and reach goals. A particular kind of innovation is the return to tradition by enhancement of the territory, e.g., reinstating local recipes and local gastronomy or high-quality local raw materials. Some entrepreneurs are redefining the fast-food service, providing foodstuffs through a short supply chain. The aim of this paper is to identify the different hamburger foodservices operating in North-West Italy and address their diverse peculiarities. A sample of 11 hamburger restaurants was identified, a mystery shopping analysis was implemented to collect information on the foodservice phenomenon, and a Business Model Canvas was carried out to compare different foodservices. The results consider two different hamburger foodservices, i.e., International Hamburger Foodservice (IHF) and Local Hamburger Foodservice (LHF), the former concentrating mainly on customer service, human resource management, and operations management, and the latter focussing on high product quality in terms of materials and psychology, plus selection of local raw materials and ingredients, supporting the local economy and businesses. Moreover, the findings provide some information on the interaction between selected Hamburger Foodservices and related supply chains, highlighting the consumer transition toward meals of high quality standards in terms of raw materials and ingredients.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Simona Alfiero; Massimo Cane; Edyta Gheribi. Eating Hamburgers Slowly and Sustainably: The Fast Food Market in North-West Italy. Agriculture 2019, 9, 77 .

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Alessandro Bonadonna, Simona Alfiero, Massimo Cane, Edyta Gheribi. Eating Hamburgers Slowly and Sustainably: The Fast Food Market in North-West Italy. Agriculture. 2019; 9 (4):77.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Simona Alfiero; Massimo Cane; Edyta Gheribi. 2019. "Eating Hamburgers Slowly and Sustainably: The Fast Food Market in North-West Italy." Agriculture 9, no. 4: 77.

Journal article
Published: 30 December 2018 in Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Oeconomia
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Innovation plays an important role enabling businesses to retain their competitiveness ensuring their longterm survival on dynamic markets. This article presents innovations in terms of an offer (product/services) and/or organizational/marketing process in the foodservice businesses as a competitive factor. The study was carried out using a qualitative, constructivist perspective and a quantitative research method from January to November 2017. Entrepreneurs working in Poland in the foodservice businesses were interviewed as were individual foodservice businesses in Warsaw and Łódź. A total of 70 businesses were studied, 5 chain services and 65 individual restaurants, 40 in Warsaw and 25 in Łódź.

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Edyta Gheribi; Gultekin Altuntas; Alessandro Bonadonna. INNOVATIONS IN THE FOODSERVICE BUSINESS IN LARGE POLISH CITIES. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Oeconomia 2018, 17, 59 -67.

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Edyta Gheribi, Gultekin Altuntas, Alessandro Bonadonna. INNOVATIONS IN THE FOODSERVICE BUSINESS IN LARGE POLISH CITIES. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Oeconomia. 2018; 17 (4):59-67.

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Edyta Gheribi; Gultekin Altuntas; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2018. "INNOVATIONS IN THE FOODSERVICE BUSINESS IN LARGE POLISH CITIES." Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Oeconomia 17, no. 4: 59-67.

Journal article
Published: 19 October 2018 in British Food Journal
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze farmer behavior, considering their attitude toward food waste with particular focus on their involvement in the last phase of the process, the retail phase. It assesses the different approaches applied to food waste management and its future. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 35 farmers in the Porta Palazzo market, the biggest food market in the Turin Area (north-west Italy), was identified and a survey was carried out to determine the behavior and perception of farmers regarding food waste and the management of unsold food. Findings Results show that there is a high level of interest on the ethical and charitable aspects of food waste and unsold food. However, awareness and knowledge of the initiatives organized by institutions are not sufficient. Practical implications If policy makers and institutions have an understanding of farmer behavior, they can implement ad hoc initiatives to reduce food waste and build on the work already done by farmers. Additionally, farmers can help customers to better understand the products. Originality/value This study analyzes the perception of the food waste phenomenon for one type of traditional operator in the food supply chain, the farmer. The originality of the paper lies in the fact that it has not only considered the perception of food waste but also the management of unsold food in a market area.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Andrea Matozzo; Chiara Giachino; Giovanni Peira. Farmer behavior and perception regarding food waste and unsold food. British Food Journal 2018, 121, 89 -103.

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Alessandro Bonadonna, Andrea Matozzo, Chiara Giachino, Giovanni Peira. Farmer behavior and perception regarding food waste and unsold food. British Food Journal. 2018; 121 (1):89-103.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Andrea Matozzo; Chiara Giachino; Giovanni Peira. 2018. "Farmer behavior and perception regarding food waste and unsold food." British Food Journal 121, no. 1: 89-103.

Journal article
Published: 16 August 2018 in Sustainability
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The foodservice sector plays an important economical role in the “Langa del Barolo”, in Northwest Italy. It is now on the UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage List and is in first place in Italy in the Vineyard Landscape field, along with the Roero and Monferrato territories. The tourists who visit this area are constantly increasing and its inscription in UNESCO World Heritage List seems to have increased its international appeal even more. This study aimed at obtaining feedback from the “Langa del Barolo” restaurateurs as to their perception of the communication and promotion tools implemented to enhance the territory. A semi-structured interview, that adopted a questionnaire based on the PAPI technique, was used to survey all the 78 restaurateurs in this area. This technique was chosen to stimulate the individual propensity of the restaurant owner to share information freely. It was observed that the UNESCO status provides new stimuli for the restaurateurs when carrying out their activities, increases tourist’s interest in the “Langa del Barolo” and disseminates the local brands at an international level. Other tools, such as TripAdvisor, word-of-mouth, Slow Food and gastronomic guides, were also presented and discussed with the participants. The feedback and results demonstrate that having a UNESCO status improves and enhances the territory, making it an extremely useful promotion tool.

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Giovanni Peira; Riccardo Beltramo; Maria Beatrice Pairotti; Alessandro Bonadonna. Foodservice in a UNESCO Site: The Restaurateurs’ Perception on Communication and Promotion Tools. Sustainability 2018, 10, 2911 .

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Giovanni Peira, Riccardo Beltramo, Maria Beatrice Pairotti, Alessandro Bonadonna. Foodservice in a UNESCO Site: The Restaurateurs’ Perception on Communication and Promotion Tools. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (8):2911.

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Giovanni Peira; Riccardo Beltramo; Maria Beatrice Pairotti; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2018. "Foodservice in a UNESCO Site: The Restaurateurs’ Perception on Communication and Promotion Tools." Sustainability 10, no. 8: 2911.

Journal article
Published: 14 April 2018 in Sustainability
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Food wastage has been widely discussed and investigated from different perspectives in literature. The EU-28 produces about 88 million tonnes of food wastage every year, making the awareness of this phenomenon a vital matter. This paper focuses on the outdoor-market operators’ perception and behaviour towards the food waste phenomenon in a particular phase of the agro-food supply chain. It assesses the different approaches used to manage unsold produce and its destination. A sample of 214 market retailers in the Greater Torino market areas of Italy were identified, to whom a questionnaire was administered by interview to analyze the main actors involved in the food-wastage process and profile them according to their perception, behaviour, and attitude. The results show that there are three distinct kinds of market operators, i.e., farmers, peddlers, and hybrids. Their attitudes and behaviour towards unsold food differ, as does their inclination towards a sustainable approach, which depends on their personal experience and role in the supply chain. Moreover, the results provide some relevant elements that may contribute to improving the management of the food-waste phenomenon. Moreover, they bring some useful evidence to light that could lay the basis of more effective tools to be put at the disposal of various institutions.

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Giovanni Peira; Luigi Bollani; Chiara Giachino; Alessandro Bonadonna. The Management of Unsold Food in Outdoor Market Areas: Food Operators’ Behaviour and Attitudes. Sustainability 2018, 10, 1180 .

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Giovanni Peira, Luigi Bollani, Chiara Giachino, Alessandro Bonadonna. The Management of Unsold Food in Outdoor Market Areas: Food Operators’ Behaviour and Attitudes. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (4):1180.

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Giovanni Peira; Luigi Bollani; Chiara Giachino; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2018. "The Management of Unsold Food in Outdoor Market Areas: Food Operators’ Behaviour and Attitudes." Sustainability 10, no. 4: 1180.

Review
Published: 13 March 2018 in Resources
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Land fragmentation is a phenomenon that reduces the mechanical management of agricultural and grazing lands and, consequently, leads to the abandonment of agricultural practices in harsh environments. It puts the agricultural and/or agro-pastoral businesses in a difficult situation as they have small surfaces to manage that do not allow for sufficient profit. Some worldwide land consolidation initiatives have been set up to reduce this phenomenon, such as land funds. In this context, this paper is dedicated to an Italian approach, which can be carried over to other realities, aimed at safeguarding and managing territories in harsh environments. This approach, known as the “Associazione Fondiaria (ASFO)”, which can be roughly translated as “land consolidation association”, consolidates small portions of abandoned land in a functional manner. Indeed, a land consolidation association not only stimulates new entrepreneurial agricultural activities, but is also able to create employment in depressed areas. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis was used to evaluate ASFOs, and their peculiarities were discussed.

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Riccardo Beltramo; Andrea Rostagno; Alessandro Bonadonna. Land Consolidation Associations and the Management of Territories in Harsh Italian Environments: A Review. Resources 2018, 7, 19 .

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Riccardo Beltramo, Andrea Rostagno, Alessandro Bonadonna. Land Consolidation Associations and the Management of Territories in Harsh Italian Environments: A Review. Resources. 2018; 7 (1):19.

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Riccardo Beltramo; Andrea Rostagno; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2018. "Land Consolidation Associations and the Management of Territories in Harsh Italian Environments: A Review." Resources 7, no. 1: 19.

Journal article
Published: 01 December 2017 in RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
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Luigi Bollani; Giovanni Peira; Erica Varese; Enrico Nesi; Maria Beatrice Pairotti; Alessandro Bonadonna. Labelling and sustainability in the green food economy: Perception among millennials with a good cultural background. RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA' 2017, 83 -101.

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Luigi Bollani, Giovanni Peira, Erica Varese, Enrico Nesi, Maria Beatrice Pairotti, Alessandro Bonadonna. Labelling and sustainability in the green food economy: Perception among millennials with a good cultural background. RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'. 2017; (2):83-101.

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Luigi Bollani; Giovanni Peira; Erica Varese; Enrico Nesi; Maria Beatrice Pairotti; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2017. "Labelling and sustainability in the green food economy: Perception among millennials with a good cultural background." RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA' , no. 2: 83-101.

Journal article
Published: 06 November 2017 in British Food Journal
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on food truck phenomenon, a particular kind of street food service, identifying two categories of performers: “Traditional Food Truck” (TFT) and “Gourmet Food Truck” (GFT). This paper evaluates and compares the efficiency performance of the main actors. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 41 food trucks in the Northwest of Italy was identified. A survey was carried out to determine the characteristics of the food truck and evaluate the efficiency performance of an output-oriented data envelopment analysis. Findings The two kinds of food trucks provide different levels of efficacy: the data showed that 22 per cent of the food trucks operate efficiently with an average efficiency score of 0.80. The results demonstrate that GFT are more efficient than TFT and confirm that innovation is an important key to competitive advantage in this sector. Research limitations/implications The data collected were related only to the food truckers that operate in the Turin area and the number of variables analysed is limited to certain aspects of production and selling processes. Practical implications The results provided some managerial indicators to improve the level of corporate efficiency, operating on technical decisions. Originality/value This is a pioneer study that analyses how a business based on the combination of tradition and innovation can offer a competitive advantage and strengthen a strong connection to its territory, improving corporate performance.

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Simona Alfiero; Agata Lo Giudice; Alessandro Bonadonna. Street food and innovation: the food truck phenomenon. British Food Journal 2017, 119, 2462 -2476.

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Simona Alfiero, Agata Lo Giudice, Alessandro Bonadonna. Street food and innovation: the food truck phenomenon. British Food Journal. 2017; 119 (11):2462-2476.

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Simona Alfiero; Agata Lo Giudice; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2017. "Street food and innovation: the food truck phenomenon." British Food Journal 119, no. 11: 2462-2476.

Journal article
Published: 01 August 2017 in Agriculture
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In 2012, the European Union introduced two optional quality terms (OQT) as new tools for the enhancement of food products. Two years later, the requirements for the use of the OQT “mountain product” were defined to enhance agricultural production in harsh environments, such as mountain areas. This new tool aimed at promoting local development, maintaining the economic activities in mountain areas and redistributing wealth. The present research aims at understanding if farmers perceived this tool as useful and evaluates their level of awareness. To this aim, a sample of 68 traditional cheese producers from the North West Alpine Arch was interviewed. The results show that some cheese producers have a positive attitude towards the concepts set out in the OQT “mountain product” and consider it a useful tool to promote and enhance their products. Some critical elements are also discussed.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira; Chiara Giachino; Luana Molinaro. Traditional Cheese Production and an EU Labeling Scheme: The Alpine Cheese Producers’ Opinion. Agriculture 2017, 7, 65 .

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Alessandro Bonadonna, Giovanni Peira, Chiara Giachino, Luana Molinaro. Traditional Cheese Production and an EU Labeling Scheme: The Alpine Cheese Producers’ Opinion. Agriculture. 2017; 7 (8):65.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira; Chiara Giachino; Luana Molinaro. 2017. "Traditional Cheese Production and an EU Labeling Scheme: The Alpine Cheese Producers’ Opinion." Agriculture 7, no. 8: 65.

Journal article
Published: 11 July 2017 in Sustainability
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Evidence from several studies illustrates the different points of view through which sustainability and mountains have been studied over the years. Nowadays, interest in Millennials is increasing but no research has compared Millennials and sustainability in the mountain context. This study aims at defining sustainability with reference to Millennial perception of both winter and summer mountain sports. By analysing data gathered from a sample of 2292 Millennials (Piedmont area), the authors confirm their high degree of sensitivity towards sustainable issues and, above all, discover that there are differences in the sustainable perception Millennials have of both mountain winter and summer sports. More specifically, Millennial perception is deeply influenced by the place where they are used to living―mountains or cities―and by their gender. From a managerial point of view, results have direct implications on the administrators of mountain institutions who can implement appropriate initiatives in order to correctly sensitise Millennials towards mountain sports. Moreover, from a theoretical perspective, the study opens a new scenario on two important topics linked to sustainability, namely Millennials and mountain sports.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Chiara Giachino; Elisa Truant. Sustainability and Mountain Tourism: The Millennial’s Perspective. Sustainability 2017, 9, 1219 .

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Alessandro Bonadonna, Chiara Giachino, Elisa Truant. Sustainability and Mountain Tourism: The Millennial’s Perspective. Sustainability. 2017; 9 (7):1219.

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Alessandro Bonadonna; Chiara Giachino; Elisa Truant. 2017. "Sustainability and Mountain Tourism: The Millennial’s Perspective." Sustainability 9, no. 7: 1219.

Journal article
Published: 25 December 2015 in Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences
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The latest European Regulation on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs, in addition to underlining the importance of consolidated voluntary certification schemes (PDO, PGI, TSG), confirms the importance of origin specifically for rural areas. The European Parliament drew attention to the need for the enhancement of mountain and insular areas and introduced the “Optional quality terms”. The Delegated Regulation, EU n. 665/2014, defined the conditions of use of the term “Mountain Product”. According to the current orientation, this optional term provides for a labelling scheme that allows to promote qualified mountain production. This paper aimed at the evaluation of when this term can be used i.e. the goods must meet set criteria as well as reporting the farmers’ points of view. The data were collected with the scope of defining a certification scheme dedicated to this optional quality term. A model mountain area (Montagne Biellesi, North-West Italy) was taken into consideration with semi-structured interviews on 33 farms collecting information from the producers as to their opinions on the use of this optional quality term. The resulting data, not only emphasizes the need for more extended and detailed communication as to which initiatives the European Union is taking, but also poses some doubts about the implementation of a certification scheme. As some critical points emerged, it would be advantageous to verify the consequences the adoption of the Term Mountain Product would have on all the stakeholders that were identified in the planning phase. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n1p18

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Alessandro Bonadonna. What Does the Optional Quality Term “Mountain Product” Involve? The Biellese Mountain (North-West Italy) Farmers’ Opinions. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences 2015, 7, 18 .

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Alessandro Bonadonna. What Does the Optional Quality Term “Mountain Product” Involve? The Biellese Mountain (North-West Italy) Farmers’ Opinions. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. 2015; 7 (1):18.

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Alessandro Bonadonna. 2015. "What Does the Optional Quality Term “Mountain Product” Involve? The Biellese Mountain (North-West Italy) Farmers’ Opinions." Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences 7, no. 1: 18.