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MIDDLE EASTERN RIVALRIES HAVE AT TIMES PRODUCED PECULIAR ALLIANCES. PRECEDENT AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS HAVE LAID THE BASIS FOR SEEMINGLY UNUSUAL PARTNERSHIPS AND HAVE THEREAFTER HELPED TO SUSTAIN THEM. THEREFORE, UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF THE DAMASCUS-TEHRAN AXIS AND EVALUATING ITS PROSPECTS REQUIRES ATTENTION TO ITS HISTORY AND TO THE KEY FIGURES THAT HAVE SHAPED IT.

X. fastidiosa was discovered first near Lecce, Italy in 2013. Since this initial outbreak, the disease has expanded in more than 23,000 ha of olives in Apulia associated with significant socioeconomic and environmental damages. At regional level, four zones identified as i) infected, ii) buffer, iii) containment and iv) safe/clean are confined but mitigation actions are on-going only in the first two zones. They include eradication of infected trees and the creation of a buffer zone to contain further outbreaks. Local stakeholder reaction to these actions have been mixed and largely contested by farmers, strongly opposing tree cutting. However, a systematic approach for risk assessment, risk management and prevention requires the involvement of all stakeholders. To reach this goal, a comprehensive stakeholder analyses was conducted in all four zones by completing a detailed questionnaire through 120 interviews with diverse groups of stakeholders representing regional and local decision makers, farmers, agronomists, and extension service agents. Data collection and elaboration is still on-going but preliminary results show that farmers in the infected area are very much concerned about the economic losses caused by the disease and no quick solutions to the problem while those in the other three zones are not fully aware of the potential risks. Nevertheless, all emphasise the need for technical assistance and post-emergency actions that include land reclamation and change. ; Acknowledgment This work has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement N. 727987 "Xylella fastidiosa Active Containment Through a multidisciplinary-Oriented Research Strategy XF-ACTORS".

PurposeThis paper sets out to provide a consensus position on the potential for the inclusion of small businesses in electronic platforms in the food industry.Design/methodology/approachThe consensus was derived through a Delphi‐type series of questions in an open forum of academics and industrialists across Europe.FindingsThe consensus reached was of the proven benefits of electronic platforms for small businesses and the need for further research to assess how small businesses can incorporate electronic traceability and supply chain management systems into their existing operations.Practical implicationsElectronic platforms are spreading rapidly in the food industry. However, there is some concern that small businesses are not aware of the potential for electronic supply chains such as the potential that electronic traceability offers smaller networks to supply highly demanded food quality attributes such as organic production and regional foods.Originality/valueThe paper addresses the highly topical issue of food origin with a new approach to the supply technologies behind the product.

Dieser Beitrag ist mit Zustimmung des Rechteinhabers aufgrund einer (DFG geförderten) Allianz- bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich. ; This publication is with permission of the rights owner freely accessible due to an Alliance licence and a national licence (funded by the DFG, German Research Foundation) respectively. ; Purpose – This paper sets out to provide a consensus position on the potential for the inclusion of small businesses in electronic platforms in the food industry. Design/methodology/approach – The consensus was derived through a Delphi-type series of questions in an open forum of academics and industrialists across Europe. Findings – The consensus reached was of the proven benefits of electronic platforms for small businesses and the need for further research to assess how small businesses can incorporate electronic traceability and supply chain management systems into their existing operations. Practical implications – Electronic platforms are spreading rapidly in the food industry. However, there is some concern that small businesses are not aware of the potential for electronic supply chains such as the potential that electronic traceability offers smaller networks to supply highly demanded food quality attributes such as organic production and regional foods. Originality/value – The paper addresses the highly topical issue of food origin with a new approach to the supply technologies behind the product. ; EC/FP6/7124/EU/E-PLATFORM TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE EUROPEAN AGRO-FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN/E-MENSA