18 pages., Via online journal, This paper provides an analysis of the growth in environmental and labelling schemes (ELIS), using a dataset of 544 schemes introduced between 1970 and 2012 covering 197 countries. General trends drawn from this dataset and an examination of relevant trademarks support a rapid but slowing increase in the number of ELIS. The analysis also shows both the diversity and unequal growth of ELIS according to different characteristics, such as communication means, channels, scope, and the standards on which they are based. The analysis further outlines the dual nature of the evolution of ELIS over time, driven by the combination of an increase in the number of “traditional” ELIS, such as single-issue environmental seals, and the emergence of more recently introduced types of ELIS, including environmental footprints. This combination highlights the tension between increased competition among similar ELIS and the emergence of new schemes potentially less exposed to direct competition but facing larger entry challenges.
McCarthy, Mary (author), Greehy, Grainne (author), Henchion, Maeve M. (author), Dillon, Emma J. (author), and McCarthy, Sinead (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2011-02
Published:
Ireland
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00489
Notes:
Paper presented at the International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, 2011 International European Forum, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, February 14-18, 2011. 24 pages.
Grebitus, Carola (author), Colson, Gregory (author), and Menapace, Luisa (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2011-07
Published:
Germany
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 184 Document Number: D00247
Notes:
Paper presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association's 2011 AAEA and NAREA joint annual meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 24-26, 2011. Via AgEcon Search. 18 pages.
He, Duhua (author), Chidmi, Benaissa (author), and Zhou, Deyi (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2011-07-24
Published:
China
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 183 Document Number: D00075
Notes:
Paper prepared for presentation at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association 2011 AAEA & NAREA joint annual meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 24-26, 2011. Via AgEcon Search. 13 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 157 Document Number: C25541
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AFX UK Profeed via Food Safety Network. 1 page., Food retailers report positive results from use of animal-friendly and "certified humane" labels and logos.
