The role of market concentration in the agrifood industry
2023
Hernandez, Manuel A.; Espinoza, Alvaro; Berrospi, Maria Lucia; Deconinck, Koen; Swinnen, Johan; Vos, Rob | http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4754-8471 Hernandez, Manuel A.; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3866-7703 Berrospi, Maria Lucia; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8650-1978 Swinnen, Johan; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4496-080X Vos, Rob | Rethinking Food Markets
The role of market concentration and potential market power exertion in the agri-food industry is a topic of longstanding interest and concern to policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers. This study provides a comprehensive overview of recent trends in market concentration upstream, midstream, and downstream the agri-food industry at the global, regional, and country level, and assesses how and to what extent concentration could be affecting market conduct and performance of food systems in developed and developing countries. The analysis additionally discusses, to the extent detectable, implications of concentration, including vertical and horizontal integration that favor concentration, for food security and nutrition and environmental sustainability. While market concentration in the agri-food industry has increased across most segments, the evidence on market power exertion is inconclusive. Several knowledge and data gaps are identified and additional research is necessary to derive more general conclusions and policy recommendations.
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Show more [+] Less [-]IFPRI1; 1 Fostering Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Food Supply; 2 Promoting Healthy Diets and Nutrition for all; 3 Building Inclusive and Efficient Markets, Trade Systems, and Food Industry
Show more [+] Less [-]Markets, Trade, and Institutions (MTI); Food and Nutrition Policy; DGO
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