Research article

IMPACT OF INSTITUTIONAL PRESSURES AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES IN VIETNAM FOOD ENTERPRISES

Binh Minh Nguyen, Thi Lua Pham, Thi Lan Huong Pham, Thi Diep Uyen Doan

Online First: November 30, 2022


This study uses a qualitative analysis method according to the PLS-SEM model to explore the role of logistics integration in the relationship between institutional pressures and food safety practices in Vietnam food enterprises. Analysis of data from 246 businesses shows that companies can directly improve food safety performance by increasing internal and external pressures within the business. Regarding indirect effects, the mediating role of logistics integration has been discovered. By increasing logistics integration, institutional pressures will push businesses to improve the culture of food safety practices in food businesses in Vietnam. Food companies have chosen a supply chain approach to deal with food safety risks and save on transaction costs. In addition, the regulatory role of logistics integration in the impact of institutional pressures to food safety practices is explored.

Keywords

Logistics integration, institutional pressures, food safety practices, food enterprises, Vietnam