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Food Supply Chain: Possible Impact and Consequence Analysis of Reducing Working Hours of Food Retailers Pilvere, Aija; Pilvere, Irina; Proskina, Liga; Cerina, Sallija; Nipers, Aleksejs
Emerging Science Journal Vol 9, No 1 (2025): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/ESJ-2025-09-01-05

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Grocery shops constantly follow trends and developments in consumer demand; therefore, solutions are sought to enhance food retailing, and one solution is to limit the working hours of supermarkets to balance the interests of stakeholders and those employed in the food supply chain. Accordingly, the present research aims to identify the possible socio-economic impact of reducing the working hours of food supermarkets in Latvia. The research analyzed primary information sources: publicly available information from databases and annual reports by companies from the industry. Three potential scenarios were designed to identify the socio-economic impact of reducing the working hours of supermarkets. The research found that if the working hours of the four leading food supermarkets (Maxima, Rimi, Lidl, Sky) in Latvia were reduced, their turnover, market shares, and taxes paid to the national government, as well as the hours worked by their employees, would decrease, thereby leading to some redundancies causing some negative socio-economic consequences. The novelty of the research is that retail is an essential link in the food supply chain from farm to fork, making food available to consumers. The calculations show that we should be careful when reducing the working hours of supermarkets because this has socio-economic consequences. It is also necessary to evaluate the attitude of consumers. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2025-09-01-05 Full Text: PDF
European Green Deal Objective for Sustainable Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges to Reduce Pesticide Use Muska, Aina; Pilvere, Irina; Nipers, Aleksejs
Emerging Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/ESJ-2025-09-04-02

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Agriculture in the 21st century faces complex global challenges, including rising food demand, resource depletion, and climate change. These pressures, however, also create opportunities to foster sustainability, enhance resource efficiency, and reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides. In response, the European Union (EU) adopted the European Green Deal in 2019, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. The Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy sets a specific target: reducing chemical pesticide usage and its related risks by half by 2030. This study aims to assess the overall situation in the EU and the Member States' contributions to achieving the F2F objective of reducing pesticide use as well as risks at the policy level. A novel methodological approach was developed to assess Member State performance using a set of EU-defined indicators – such as Harmonised Risk Indicators (HRI 1 and HRI 2), pesticide sales data from Eurostat and FAOSTAT – and to classify countries into contribution-based groups. Findings reveal progress at the EU level: pesticide sales have declined and HRI 1 has dropped, but HRI 2 has increased. Significant variation among Member States was observed, highlighting the need for tailored policy actions. The study provides an innovative framework and practical insights for policymakers and stakeholders working toward sustainable agricultural transitions in the EU.
Co-Authors Cerina, Sallija Muska, Aina Nipers, Aleksejs Pilvere, Aija Proskina, Liga