Learning objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and tools to understand the state of the art of food quality schemes and the role they play in the relationship with the consumer, in the organization of the value chain e the agri food systems.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Food Quality Scheme labels are an important communication tool of food product and process characteristics aiming at reducing information asymmetry on consumer side. Such labels, however, can only serve its purpose if they are recognized, understood and trusted by consumers.
Furthermore, the implementation of such schemes has consequences at corporate, supply chain and macro level.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Handouts and papers.
Teaching methods
The activities will take place in person.
Some seminars will be held on line.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
Written examination (70%) and assessment of the group work (30%).
The honors are awarded to those students who fully comply with the
requirements. In addition, they have to demonstrate a systematic
knowledge of the topic, an excellent ability to apply the acquired
knowledge and autonomy of judgment.
The final grade will be expressed out of thirty.
