About the Journal

History

The Agribusiness and Agri-Food Marketing Journal - AAMJ was established with the purpose of becoming a leading platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the fields of agribusiness and agri-food marketing. Since its inception, the journal has sought to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by encouraging studies that integrate the economic, social, environmental, and technological dimensions of agro-industrial systems. Published by an editorial team committed to academic rigor and ethical standards, the journal has made a significant contribution to both applied and theoretical research, establishing itself as an international reference in sustainable agribusiness and global agri-food value chains.

Aims and Scope of Journal

The Agribusiness and Agri-Food Marketing Journal serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and experiences in agribusiness and agri-food marketing.
Agribusiness and Agri-Food Marketing Journal was designed to study the characteristics and functioning of agri-industrial systems worldwide, the journal critically examines issues in the food business chain prevalent in different parts of the globe, using a systemic and intercultural/national approach to explain the various facets of food marketing and consumer behavior.
The journal aims to be a reference for all those involved in the planning and implementation of food marketing policies and practices, such as food sector companies, departments, agencies, and governmental food institutions, as well as financial institutions and monetary agencies.
The publications seek to integrate academics, researchers, professionals, and consultants in Food Marketing, Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Food Science, and Nutrition.
Additionally, the Agribusiness and Agri-Food Marketing Journal accepts submissions that employ experimental, theoretical, computational or innovative methodological approaches, prioritizing the originality and potential impact of the presented results.

Main Thematic Axes

1.Agri-Food Economics– Examination of the economic mechanisms shaping agro-industrial markets, including pricing strategies, commercialization practices, and international trade in agri-food products.

2.Marketing in Agri-Food Systems – Analysis of food consumption trends, consumer preferences and perceptions of value, and their implications for sustainable development and innovation in agri-food supply chains.

3.Management and Strategy in Agro-Industrial Systems – Analysis of organizational dynamics, cooperation networks, governance models, and management strategies aimed at competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability in agro-industrial organizations.

4.Innovation and Value Creation in Agri-Food Systems – Investigation of innovative strategies and practices that strengthen production chains, promote territorial development, and generate shared value among producers, enterprises, and consumers across multiple dimensions

5.Agribusiness, Sustainability, and Technological Transformation – Study of the integration of emerging technologies and sustainable practices driving the transition toward responsible production models that combine innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship in the agro-industrial sector.

6.Public Policies, Planning, and Territorial Development – Study of policy design and evaluation mechanisms related to rural, regional, and territorial development, emphasizing the integration between the State, civil society, and the productive sector.

7.Family Farming, Entrepreneurship, and Food Security – Discussion of public policies, certifications, local markets, and social innovation initiatives that empower family farming as a foundation for inclusive and sustainable rural development.

8.Technology, Innovation, and Digitalization in Agribusiness – Exploration of digital transformation and the application of smart technologies in process optimization, traceability, and sustainability within agro-industrial production systems.

9.Environment, Climate, and Sustainable Development – Reflection on renewable energies, rational management of natural resources, climate change mitigation, and the promotion of environmentally balanced production systems.

10.Governance and Sustainability in Productive Chains – Study of ethical, economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability; collaborative governance, certification, corporate responsibility, and institutional partnerships in value chains.

11.Nutrition – Food and nutritional security; identity and social practices associated with food.

12.Law and Regulation in Agribusiness – Study of the legal dimensions of agribusiness and food consumption relations, including the regulation of agro-industrial chains, agricultural contracts, environmental liability, legal instruments promoting sustainability and equity in agri-food trade.

Mission

The journal's mission is to publish works that advance science and provide tangible contributions to current and future challenges, supporting research that promotes interdisciplinarity, innovation and the practical application of knowledge.
The Agribusiness and Agri-Food Marketing Journal encourages submissions that connect to other fields of study and offer a holistic and collaborative perspective on issues related to the agri-food and agribusiness sectors.
The journal's fundamental commitments are:
• To promote scientific advancement through the publication of original, high-impact research that expands understanding of agribusiness and agri-food marketing.
• To strengthen, through innovative research, agribusiness and agri-food marketing worldwide, facing the challenges of population growth and global socioeconomic transformations.
• To encourage sustainable agricultural practices, supporting studies that combine productivity, technological innovation, and environmental conservation, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• To guarantee scientific inclusion and diversity, encouraging the participation of authors from different countries, with special attention to contributions from developing regions, ensuring a plurality of perspectives and realities.
• To value open and transparent science, ensuring free and immediate access to all published articles, as well as editorial integrity and scientific ethics.
With this purpose, the journal seeks not only to publish scientific articles, but also to establish itself as an instrument of transformation, capable of connecting science, society, and sustainability around the guiding principles of the publication.
Through this mission, the Agribusiness and Agri-Food Marketing Journal reaffirms its commitment to editorial excellence, scientific integrity, and the development of concrete solutions to the contemporary and future challenges of agriculture, the food industry, and planetary sustainability.

Methodological Approaches

The AAMJ welcomes submissions based on innovative experimental, theoretical, methodological, or computational approaches, provided they demonstrate originality and the potential for scientific, social, or economic impact.

Commitment to Diversity

The AAMJ is committed to enhancing geographic and institutional diversity among its authors and actively seeks to prevent editorial endogeneity, fostering a more inclusive and plural scientific community.

Policies and Guidelines

The AAMJ is a four-monthly published by ELGI Publishing, which operates under a Quality System based on Good Editorial Practices, as outlined in its Manual of Editorial Best Practices, including formalized standards, procedures, and records.
The editorial policies adopted throughout the workflow address key aspects such as ethics, peer review type, conflict of interest disclosure, manuscript evaluation, publication management, and copyright management.
These policies are essential to ensure the scientific rigor, transparency, and ethical integrity of the journal’s output. Our editorial, publication, and peer review policies are carefully designed to guarantee the publication of original, robust, and ethically sound research. They also aim to clearly define the responsibilities of authors and uphold the credibility of the published content.
The policies are organized into sub-sections within this guide and cover the following topics:
1. Creative Commons License Policy
2. Open Access, Communication, and Transparency Policy
3. Privacy Policy
4. Ethics Policy
5. Conflict of Interest Policy
6. Plagiarism Policy
7. Peer Review Policy
8. Authorship Policy
9. Article Withdrawal Policy
10. APC Reduction Policy
11. Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy
12. Erratum Policy

Submission Modalities

The Agribusiness and Agri-food Marketing Journal - AAMJ accepts submissions in three distinct categories:
1. Communications Purpose:
A space dedicated to disseminating current work with objective, quick, and accessible reading.
Classification criteria: Manuscripts between 4 and 8 pages, regardless of the topic, will automatically be classified in this category.
Accepted contribution types:
• Short articles
• Experience reports
• Scientific notes
• Bibliographic or documentary reviews

Submission procedures: The author(s) must download, complete, sign, and attach the Mandatory Submission Documents available on the website at the time of submission. The topic must be within the journal's guiding principles.
Important: The absence of any required document will result in the outright rejection of the manuscript.

2. Full Articles
Classification criteria: Manuscripts between 12 until 20 pages.
Submission procedures: The author(s) must download, complete, sign, and attach the Mandatory Submission Documents available on the website at the time of submission. The topic must be within the journal's guiding principles.
Important: Failure to provide any of the required documents will result in rejection of the submission.

3. Abstracts and Extended Abstracts from Conference Proceedings, Seminars, and Events
Eligibility criteria: abstracts and extended abstracts.
Submission procedures: The event coordinator should contact the editor-in-chief to submit abstracts. The event must align with the journal's theme. The coordinator should download the Mandatory Submission Documents. Complete, sign, and attach them at the time of submission on the website.
Important: The theme must be within the journal's guiding principles. Failure to provide any of the required documents will result in rejection of the submission.

▪ Average time to publication:

The AAMJ endeavors to maintain an average period of approximately four months between manuscript submission and article publication.