Sustainable Transition of Meat and Cured Meat Supply Chain: A Transdisciplinary Approach (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)

Foreword
Disclaimer
Contents
About the Editors
Introduction
	References
Generation Z and Sustainable Cured Meat Consumption: Educational Challenges and Pedagogical Perspectives
	1 Introduction
	2 Research Focus: Human Development Work Unit
	3 Cured Meat Culture and Generation Z
	4 Challenges and Educational Perspectives for Sustainable Cured Meat Consumption
	References
Sustainability of Swine Breeding: Future Challenges and Opportunities
	1 Introduction: From Global Trends to the Environmental Impact of the Pig Sector
	2 Sustainable National Pig Production
	3 Life Cycle Assessment Analysis
		3.1 Goal and Scope Definition
		3.2 Inventory Analysis
		3.3 Impacts Assessment
		3.4 Interpretation of the Obtained Results
	4 Application of LCA to Pig Production
		4.1 Effects of Feed on Environmental Impact and Sustainable Approaches
	5 Genetic Improvement and Environmental Impact
	6 The Use of Energy and Its Optimisation
	7 Water Use in Swine Production
	8 Emission Reduction Measures, from the Regulatory Framework to Its Applicability
	9 The Best Available Techniques: The Barns
	10 Good Agricultural Practices: The Manure Storage
	11 Good Agricultural Practices: The Application of Manure to the Field
	12 Conclusions
	References
Sustainable Development of Meat Supply Chain and Human Rights
	1 Social Sustainability, Private Law and Human Rights
	2 Human Rights´ Duties of Protection as an Individual Company of a Meat Supply Chain
	3 Human Rights´ Duties of Protection as Dominant Undertaking of a Meat Supply Chain
	References
Genomics for Sustainable Cured Pork Supply Chain
	1 Introduction: Why Genetics?
		1.1 Genetic Markers
		1.2 Genomic Tools
	2 Biodiversity
		2.1 Local Breeds
		2.2 Genetic Heritage of Italian Local Breeds
		2.3 Genomic Management of Local Breeds
		2.4 How Can Genetics Valorize Local Breeds?
	3 Phenotypes for Swine Sustainability
		3.1 Disease Resistance and Resilience
		3.2 Feed Efficiency
		3.3 Reproduction Efficiency
		3.4 Environmental Adaptation
		3.5 Animal Welfare
	4 Conclusions
	References
The Quality of Heavy Pork Meat: The Role of PDO Production Specifications
	1 Consumption of Pork Meat
	2 Nutritional Value of Pork Meat
	3 The Role of Pork Meat Production Specification
		3.1 Genetic
		3.2 Sex
		3.3 Production System and Housing Conditions
		3.4 Feeding and Nutritional Strategy
	4 Conclusions
	References
Animal Welfare in Swine Production
	1 Introduction
	2 Swine Welfare Regulations at Barns
	3 Swine Welfare Regulations During Transport and at Slaughter
	4 Assessing the Welfare of Swine: The ClassyFarm Approach in Italy
	5 One Health approach
		5.1 African Swine Fever
	6 Improvements and Available Technologies for Animal Welfare Compliance in Swine Breeding
		6.1 Loose Farrowing System
		6.2 Tail Docking
		6.3 Enrichment Materials
		6.4 Immunocastration
		6.5 Smart Swine Farming
	7 Conclusions
	References
Taxation and Ecological Transition in Production Chains
	1 Introduction: Enhancing the Value, for Tax Purposes, of Sustainable Production Chains
	2 Taxation, Environmental Protection, and Sustainable Production Chains
		2.1 Taxation as a Tool for Implementing Ecological Transition Processes: How Far along the Way Are We?
	3 Fiscal Measures Supporting the Ecological Transition in the European Experience
		3.1 Taxation and Ecological Transition Toward Sustainable Production Chains: Is a Change of Perspective Necessary?
	4 Taxation and Ecological Transition from the Italian Perspective: The ``Plan for Ecological Transition´´
		4.1 Circular Economies as a Tool for Promoting an Ecological Transition of Production Chains
	5 Conclusions
	References
Protecting Farm Animal Biodiversity through Geographical Indications: A Legal Analysis
	1 Introduction
	2 The EU Policy Strategy on Animal Genetic Resources in Agriculture
	3 Legislating for Food Quality: The GIs System in Europe
	4 The GIs Pathway Toward the Protection of Farm Animal Biodiversity
	5 Which Protection from the CAP 2023-2027?
	6 Final Remarks
	References
Firm Financial Performance and Growth in the Italian Meat Industry: A Longitudinal Analysis
	1 Introduction and Objectives of the Analysis
	2 Methodological Approach
		2.1 Company Size
		2.2 Profitability
		2.3 Liquidity and Financial Structure
	3 Companies´ Profiles
	4 Size and Growth Rates
	5 Profitability
	6 Liquidity and Financial Structure
	7 Competitive Analysis: A Focus On The Top Players
	8 Corporate Growth Strategies: A Focus on Internationalization Patterns
	9 Corporate Growth Modes: A Focus on External Growth
	10 Conclusions
	References
Climate Change Risk Management and Firms´ Adaptive Responses: Evidence from the Livestock Industry
	1 Introduction
	2 Literature Review
		2.1 Deep Uncertainties and Emerging Risk
		2.2 Climate Change Risk Management
		2.3 Climate Change Risk in the Livestock Food Supply Chain
	3 Research Setting, Methodology, and Sample
	4 Findings
		4.1 Sample Characteristics and Climate Change Risk Identification
		4.2 Risk Assessment and Management
	5 Discussion and Conclusions
	References
A Specific Risk Approach to the Meat and Cured Meat Supply Chain
	1 Introduction
	2 Specific Risks of the Swine Sector and Possible Coverage
	3 Financial Contributions for the Animal Carbon Footprint
	4 The Role of Confidi
	5 Conclusions
	References
Managing Generational Handover in Family Business: Some Case Studies in the Charcuterie Factories
	1 Introduction
	2 Family Business and the Challenge of Generational Handover: Understanding the Dynamics
	3 Family Business and Sustainability
		3.1 Succession Planning
		3.2 Governance Structure
		3.3 Leadership
		3.4 Family Business Values
	4 Methodology
	5 Research Results
	6 Conclusion and Implications
	References
Generation Z, Consumption of Cured Meats, and Lifestyles
	1 Introduction
	2 New Generations: Consumption and Lifestyles
	3 Data Analysis
	4 Concluding Remarks
	References
The Sustainability of Meat and Cured Meat Supply Chain: Where Are we Now?
	1 Introduction
	2 Material and Methods
	3 The Stages of CSR Development in Meat Supply Chain Transformation Firms
		3.1 Informal Approach (0-25 Points)
		3.2 Current Approach (25-45 Points)
		3.3 Systematic Approach (45-60 Points)
		3.4 Innovative Approach (More than 60 Points)
		3.5 Dominant Approach
	4 Discussion
		4.1 General Section
		4.2 Thematic Section
	5 Conclusions
	References
The Spread of Sustainability Reporting in the Italian Food Manufacturing Context
	1 Introduction
	2 Material and Methods
	3 Non-financial Reporting in Italian Agrifood Systems
		3.1 References to ESG and SDGs/Agenda 2030
		3.2 The Impact of ESG Dimensions on Stakeholders
		3.3 Business Ethics and Integrity: The Code of Conduct and the 231/2001 Model
	4 Global Reporting Initiative and Performance Metrics
		4.1 Sustainability Reporting
		4.2 The Emerge of GRI 4 Framework and the Evolution of Performance Indicators
	5 Conclusions
	References
The VIS Assessment Tool for the Cured Meat Italian Supply Chain: Fostering Accountability for Sustainability through a FAO SAF...
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Dimensions of the VIS Model
		3.1 Governance
		3.2 Environment
		3.3 Economy
		3.4 Society
	4 Conclusions
	References