The emerging food‐ safety industry in Russia

Abstract

The roles of government and the private sector in the provision of food safety in Russia are explored. The establishment and operation of a private food‐safety company are described and its competitiveness is analysed in the context of the evolving food‐regulatory, policy and economic environments found in a transition economy. Business success is attributed to operational efficiency, customer service and flexible strategic management. Potential threats to sustainability from inadequate regulation are identified. The creation of a viable business is viewed as an exemplar in foreign technical assistance to a country in transition to a market economy.

Citation

Caskie, P. and Davis, J. (2001), "The emerging food‐ safety industry in Russia", European Business Review, Vol. 13 No. 6, pp. 365-372. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006199