Stakeholder Growth Platforms for the Development of Food Sector Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A case study experience from Wales, United Kingdom

Sharon Mayho*, Darren Mumford, David C. Lloyd, Elizabeth C. Redmond, Nick Clifton

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Abstract

Project HELIX 2016–2020 was developed and implemented in Wales, to improve technical and safety/science knowledge; and sustainable innovation in food manufacturing small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The paper aims to place Project HELIX within the wider context of regional and food sector development and then examine the project’s rationale and delivery methods relative to this. It reflects on the effectiveness of the project (or otherwise) in constructing regional advantage from knowledge transfer and knowledge spillovers. Finally, the paper identifies areas of further research both in terms of the firm level and in relation to other food sector initiatives more generally.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)96-113
Number of pages18
JournalInternational Journal on Food System Dynamics
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Growth platforms
  • constructing regional advantage
  • food manufacturing
  • food sector
  • triple helix

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