Research Article

Exploring the dilemma of local sourcing versus international development – the case of the flower industry

  1. Diane Holt1,*,
  2. Anna Watson2

Article first published online: 10 JUL 2008

DOI: 10.1002/bse.623

Issue

Business Strategy and the Environment

Business Strategy and the Environment

Special Issue: Sustainable Social and Ecosystem Stewardship

Volume 17, Issue 5, pages 318–329, July 2008

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Holt, D. and Watson, A. (2008), Exploring the dilemma of local sourcing versus international development – the case of the flower industry. Bus. Strat. Env., 17: 318–329. doi: 10.1002/bse.623

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  1. 1

    Queen's University Management School, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK

  2. 2

    School of Management, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

*Lecturer in Management and Sustainability, Queen's University Management School, Queen's University Belfast, 25 University Square, Belfast BT7 1NN, UK

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 10 JUL 2008
  2. Article first published online: 10 JUL 2008
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 23 JAN 2008
  4. Manuscript Revised: 15 NOV 2007
  5. Manuscript Received: 15 JUN 2007

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Keywords:

  • food miles;
  • flower industry;
  • international development;
  • consumers

Abstract

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. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

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