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

Holt, D.; Watson, A.

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.

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

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 23, 2008
• Online Publication Date: Jul 10, 2008
• Publication Date: 2008-07
• Deposit Date: Jul 8, 2021
• Journal: Business Strategy and the Environment
• Print ISSN: 0964-4733
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 318-329
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.623
• Keywords: food miles, flower industry, international development, consumers
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2777167