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Exploring the dilemma of local sourcing versus international development - The case of the flower industry
  This paper examines the debate surrounding local versus international sourcing of retail products, particularly food and flowers, in light of the emerging carbon imperative. It begins by examining the Fairtrade market and then examines ‘food miles’ and carbon impact. The complexity of sourcing decisions when considering both international development issues and the emerging carbon agenda is considered using the case of the cut flower industry.

  • Type:

    Article

  • Date:

    10 July 2008

  • Publication Status:

    Published

  • DOI:

    10.1002/bse.623

  • ISSN:

    0964-4733

  • Funders:

    Historic Funder (pre-Worktribe)

Citation

Holt, D., & Watson, A. (2008). Exploring the dilemma of local sourcing versus international development - The case of the flower industry. Business Strategy and the Environment, 17(5), 318-329. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.623

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Keywords

food miles, flower industry, international development, consumers

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