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This study attempts to gather understanding on consumer purchasing behaviour around the notion of sustainable seafood products, considering a number of attributes concerned in the academic literature on this topic. In order to examine about the effectiveness of sustainable seafood labels, the research question is concentrate on the relations between sustainable labelled seafood with consumer' buying behaviour. A review has been conducted with the objective of seeking a full, meaningful description of the findings presented in a collection of studies. The analysis of existing literature reveals a changing attitude of consumers towards seafood products. The results show how consumers have positive perceptions regarding sustainable seafood and a willingness to pay a price premium. It reflects new trajectories of today lifestyles and the society interests on environment and health aspects related to the issues. Finally, it discusses the main elements of consumer purchasing behaviour that needs to be further studied in order to sustain a competitive business environment for seafood products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper examines the state of the art in the purchasing behaviour towards sustainable wine through a systematic review of scientific literature from 2003 to 2018. In order to investigate about the effectiveness of sustainable wine, the research question is concentrate on the relations between sustainable-labelled wines with the intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics of consumers. A review has been conducted in this study with the objective of seeking a meaningful picture of the findings presented in a collection of studies. The study identifies the consumers' profile of sustainable wine with regard to socio-demographic and psychosocial characteristics. The results of the study show how consumers have positive perceptions regarding sustainable wine and a willingness to pay a price premium, though the awareness about the broad concept of sustainability is still vague. The main shortcomings of the existing literature and possible trajectories for future research experience are also discussed. The study concludes with observations on implications for industry practices and product development, providing useful information for both professionals and policy makers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is directed to examining the organizational experience of a producer organization (PO) of fruit & vegetables from organic farming in Sicily, looking closely at successful factors which helped to meet more creatively and effectively to the problems and opportunities it faced. Methods. The methodological approach is based on the Strategic Orientation Round (SOR) analysis, which is based on SWOT method to prioritize the alternatives generated. With this method, it was possible to identify the problems and formulate strategic options in order to support the process of innovation. Results and discussion. The results of the case study reveal some possible strategies for the development and enhancement of the organizational and marketing perfomances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]