THE ROLE OF THE AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY COMPANIES IN ENSURING THE FOOD SECURITY IN POLISH AGRIBUSINESS

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THE ROLE OF THE AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY COMPANIES IN ENSURING THE FOOD SECURITY IN POLISH AGRIBUSINESS

Journal Title: Roczniki Naukowe Stowarzyszenia Ekonomistów Rolnictwa i Agrobiznesu - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 2

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to introduce the role of agri-food industry in the context of food security in present agribusiness. Descriptive and comparative method of analysis has been used. In 2004-2014 the export value of agri-food products increased four times and the import value three times. In 2008-2015, the number of food companies decreased of 11.8% but the value of sold food products increased of 34.7% and beverage of 4.9%. Investment expenditures for food production increased of 13.6% and for beverages decreased in the number of 37.0%. Agri-food industry companies have a leading role in food production and providing of food security.<br/><br/>

Authors and Affiliations

Zofia Szewczyk

Keywords

food security agribusiness agri-food industry companies

EP ID EP274633
DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0010.1197
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