Abstract:

The purpose of the article is to identify the main drivers and types of bioplastic-related risk and to explore the multi-stakeholder collaboration potential for managing this risk in food bio-packaging supply chains. The authors’ considerations are based on the qualitative empirical research on food bio-packaging supply chains in the context of the circular economy principles. Two qualitative research methods were used: individual semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions organized according to the rules of Social Innovation Labs. The research findings contribute to the literature on food packaging supply chain management in the end-to-end and multi-stakeholder perspective. The conclusions may have practical implications for collaborative supply chain risk management by exploring potential of building bridges between stakeholders through their collaboration on social innovation development.