Highlights current issues that challenge the safety of agri-food supply chains (e.g. food adulteration, malicious contamination)Assesses the recent developments implemented to improve safety and quality at all levels of the agri-food supply chain, including the use of smart agri-food systemsEmphasis on the need for improved tracking and traceability systems of food products to prevent and manage potential threats to safety

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising agri-food supply chains.The first chapter provides an overview of agri-food supply chains and explores the unique characteristics which differentiate them from other manufacturing supply chains. The chapter also provides a framework for designing future agri-food supply chains.The second chapter reviews recent advances in agri-food traceability systems and technologies, as well as barriers to their implementation. ...

An exciting new textbook which presents critical perspectives on corporate and commercial law. Focussing on the key areas of trade and transactions, intellectual property, corporations and finance, it covers each of the areas of commercial and company law that would typically be offered to undergraduate and postgraduate law students.The chapters are written by acknowledged experts in the field and are aimed at undergraduates, post graduates and lecturers who wish to further their u...