15th Annual World Food & Agribusiness Symposium
Poster Presentations

Imperial Ballroom - Saturday & Sunday, June 25-26 

A Forecasting Framework for Investigating the Dynamics of the New Zealand Venison Industry
Mr. Cornelius Williams, Massey University, New Zealand
Mrs. Lidia Norina, Massey University, New Zealand

Horchata, an Alternative Drink for Health Conscious Consumers
Mr. Luis Kluwe Aguiar, Royal Agricultural College, UK

Does Internationalization Pay Off? Accounting-Based Evaluation of M&As of European Brewers
Mr. Oliver Ebneth, University of Goettingen, Germany
Dr. Ludwig Theuvsen, University of Goettingen, Germany

Food Supply Management and Biosecurity and Safety Issues
Dr. Eric Thor, Arizona State University East, USA
Dr. Antonio Rovirosa Calzada, Chemonics, USA
Ms. Rodica Evtuhovici, Arizona State University East, USA

Solving Conflict and Dispute Resolution in Supply Chain Management: Re-inventing the Food and Agribusiness Alternative Conflict Resolution Process with New Suppliers, Markets, Customers, and Products
Dr. Eric Thor, Arizona State University East, USA
Dr. Jonathan Turner, Royal Ag College, UK
Ms. Rodica Evtuhovici, Arizona State University East, USA
Mrs. Veronika Li, Arizona State University East, USA

Five Competitive Forces: The Exploratory Study in the Industry of Cassava Starch in Brazil
Mrs. Marina Ariente, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
Dr. Eduardo Spers, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
Dr. Antonio Giuliani, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
Dr. Osvaldo Farah, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
Dr. Nadia Pizzinatto, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil 

Mr.  Antonio Carlos Nogueira, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil

Should Financial Assets be a Part of a Farmer’s Investment Portfolio? Some Evidence from New Zealand
Dr. Gilbert Nartea, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Dr. Paul Webster, Imperial College London - Wye Campus, UK

Measuring Performance of Agri-Food Supply Chains: Choosing a Measurement Framework
Ms. Lusine Aramyan, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Dr. Christien Ondersteijn, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Dr. Alfons Oude Lansink, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Dr. Olaf van Kooten, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Distribution Strategies on Brazilian Ag-Chemical Industry
Mr. Matheus Marino, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Fabio Mizumoto, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Tiago Ferreira, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Ms. Luciana Alameida Florêncio, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil

Value Creation through Innovative Farmer-Driven Marketing Channel Initiatives: Evidence from the New Zealand Livestock Sector
Dr. Hamish Gow, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Dr. Steve Sonka, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Using Certificates of Quality in the Grocery Retailing: A Study in the Fruit Trading in the Brazilian Market
Mrs. Hugo Carlos Dornfeld, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
Dr. Andrea Lago da Silva, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
Ms. Verônica Freitas de Paula, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil

Development of an Efficient Pork Production Industry in Ukraine
Mr. Oleh Hrytsyk, Uman State Agrarian University, Ukraine

New Mexico's Vineyards and Wineries: Identifying Marketing Needs and Developing Strategies
Ms. Nasiba Alimova, New Mexico State University, USA
Dr. Jay Lillywhite, New Mexico State University, USA

Distribution of Brazilian Beef in the European Market: A Case Study
Mr. José Stamato Neto, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil

Cuba’s Special Period: Management of the Food Chain
Dr. James Ross, University of Florida, USA

Wine: The Need for a Derivatives Contract
Mr. Wessel Lemmer, Department of Agriculture, South Africa 

Chinese Vegetable Growers' Attitude Towards the Adoption of Imported Agrochemicals in the Chandong Province in China
Mr. Luis Kluwe Aguiar, Royal Agricultural College, UK
Ms. Zhu-Ting Jiao, Royal Agricultural College, UK

A Preliminary Analysis of the UK Marketing of Local Foods and Recommentations for the Irish Food Retailer SUPERQUINN
Mr. Luis Kluwe Aguiar, Royal Agricultural College, UK
Ms. Alexandra Schelnberger, Royal Agricultural College, UK
Dr. John Alliston, Royal Agricultural College, UK

Consumer Preferences for Organic Fruits and Vegetables in Local and Regional Markets
Dr. Luz E. Padilla, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México
Dr. Oscar Perez Veyna, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México

Pork Consumption in South Africa: What prospects?
Mr. Olubukola Ayodeji Oyewumi, University of the Free State, South Africa
Dr. Andre Jooste, University of the Free State, South Africa

The Improvement in Competition through Joint Operations: The Case of a Small Retail Fast Food Company Pool
Dr. Sergio Lessa DE Gusmão, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

A Consumer-Value-Based Analysis of Internet Food Marketing
Dr. Jon Phillips, Cal Poly Pomona, USA

New Products Development in Africa - The ASNAPP Model
Mr. Joy Kwakuyi, Imperial College at Wye, UK

China's Role in World MATextile Trade: Midigating Factors
Ms. Siyi Guo, New Mexico State University, USA
Dr. Ereney Hadjigeorgalis, New Mexico State University, USA
Dr. Jay Lillywhite, New Mexico State University, USA