The business model of organic companies

Opera distribuita con Licenza Creative Commons. Attribuzione - non commerciale - Non opere derivate 4.0 Internazionale The book titled \"The Business Model of organic companies: sustainability approaches through districts\" focuses on business models of organic companies operating within districts. Organic farming is experiencing a period of rapid growth: the organic agri-food market in the EU has developed significantly in recent years. Moreover, organic farming has also been recognised for its potential to contribute to environmental protection, rural development and animal welfare. Despite the relevance of the organic sector, there is a lack of detailed studies that focus on organic enterprises and, more specifically, on the key drivers at the basis of their business models that enhance the sustainable value creation process. The business model features and the consequent sustainable economic, social and environmental development of organic companies and of the local territories in