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Regional Horizontal Networks within the SME Agri-Food Sector: An Innovation and Social Network Perspective

Maura McAdam, Rodney McAdam, Adele Dunn, Clare McCall · 2015 · Regional Studies

Summary. Regional horizontal networks of small and medium-sized agri-food businesses develop innovative capability through distinct life cycle stages, each requiring different strategies for knowledge exchange. The study of 11 regional networks within the Slow Food Network reveals that successful innovation depends on balancing exploratory and exploitative learning approaches as network dynamics shift over time.

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McAdam, M., McAdam, R., Dunn, A., & McCall, C.. (2015). Regional Horizontal Networks within the SME Agri-Food Sector: An Innovation and Social Network Perspective. Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2015.1007935

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DOI
10.1080/00343404.2015.1007935
Countries
United Kingdom
Regions
Europe
Categories
food-systems, innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-04-28