This paper utilizes a comparative case study design to examine a regional onion market. The particular case of onion markets is used to understand perishable product supply chains. The site for the study is Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Results from a sixmonth field study are outlined. In particular, the findings suggest that firms should examine adding additional destinations to their supply ch...

Food systems exert major pressures on the environment. This paper reviews what is known and not about environmental impacts along food supply chains, looking at contribution of different stages chain, impact products, heterogeneity among producers, role international trade. review shows that most in chains occur through land use change or stage agricultural production. Livestock (especially rum...