‘National Champions’ in Global Meat Supply Chains: Implications for Governance and Corporate Power in Food Systems

‘National Champions’ in Global Meat Supply Chains: Implications for Governance and Corporate Power in Food Systems
Sievert, Katherine and Howard, Philip H. and San Martim Portes, Alexandre and Yamaoka, Marina. (2025). The Journal of Peasant Studies. No. OnlineFirst. March. pp. 1-27. (Article - Journal; English).

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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03066150.2025.2471084

Abstract or Brief Description

National champion policies in BRICS countries pose challenges for governance in global meat processing markets as they increase concentration, reduce competition and enhance corporate power in food systems. We investigate the degree to which these shifts benefit sponsoring governments and citizens relative to intervention levels. By analysing mergers and acquisitions involving these firms, we unveil coordinated growth strategies benefiting primarily transnational capitalist investors. Our findings underscore the need for heightened scrutiny of national champion mergers and consideration of stronger international antitrust regulation. Understanding the evolving corporate power dynamics in meat supply chains is essential for improved ecological and social outcomes.

Language

English

Publication Type

Article - Journal

Keywords

capital as power concentration corporation dominant capital ecology food mergers & acquisitions

Subject

BN International & Global
BN Power
BN Policy
BN Production
BN State & Government
BN Business Enterprise
BN Capital & Accumulation
BN Comparative
BN Conflict & Violence
BN Crisis
BN Distribution
BN Industrial Organization
BN Institutions

Depositing User

Jonathan Nitzan

Date Deposited

22 Mar 2025 18:07

Last Modified

22 Mar 2025 18:07

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https://bnarchives.net/id/eprint/853

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