Journal article
Circular Practices and Value Creation Strategies in Food and Agribusiness: A Review and Oceania Case Study
Journal of Sustainability Research, Vol.8(3), pp.1-25
2026
Abstract
Background: A renewed focus on waste management and waste-repurposing strategies has sparked interest in the circular economy and sustainable development. This transition reflects a growing movement across industries and among entrepreneurs to adopt sustainable practices while enhancing efficiency throughout the life cycle of goods and services. As consumer awareness of the origins of their purchases increases, demand for transparency and accountability in business practices rises. In Oceania, particularly the Pacific Islands, limited land, rising sea levels, and high import dependence pose challenges for recycling and sustainability. This research examines how various stakeholders adopt sustainable practices to manage resources responsibly and achieve socially aligned outcomes. Methods: Following the PRISMA protocol, the study systematically reviews circular practices and innovations in Oceania’s food and agribusiness sector, identifying existing gaps and potential future research opportunities. An illustrative case study highlights how entrepreneurs in this sector are effectively meeting social, environmental, and business objectives in a global market. Results: The study highlights strategic waste management initiatives, business model adaptation, and the creation of new markets and products while maintaining the integrity of core operations. Our findings show that entrepreneurial activities offer social and economic benefits that extend beyond local communities, creating a positive ripple effect. Conclusions: This research enhances our understanding of circular entrepreneurial behavior as community-driven activities in environmental development, highlighting that such behavior often grows with experience. By examining how entrepreneurs balance economic needs with other demands, we gain insight into their motivations for adopting circular practices. The study shows that reusing, repurposing, redesigning, and reducing waste can improve profits and expand markets by treating waste as a valuable resource. We conclude with recommendations for industry and government support mechanisms to foster progress in this area.
Details
- Title
- Circular Practices and Value Creation Strategies in Food and Agribusiness: A Review and Oceania Case Study
- Authors
- Saskia de Klerk (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastKatie McIntyre - University of the Sunshine CoastSteven Underhill - University of the Sunshine CoastMorgan P Miles - The University of QueenslandMelanie L Harris - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Publication details
- Journal of Sustainability Research, Vol.8(3), pp.1-25
- Publisher
- Hapres Limited
- Date published
- 2026
- DOI
- 10.20900/jsr20260080
- ISSN
- 2632-6582
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2026 by the author. Licensee Hapres, London, United Kingdom. This is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
- Data Availability
- All data generated from the study are available in the manuscript.
- Grant note
- This research received support from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) through the Australian Centre for Pacific Island Research-UniSC Summer Student Scholarship, Australia.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; Healthy Ageing Research Cluster; Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Engage Research Lab
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991260495002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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