Agri-food risks and mitigations: a case study of the Brazilian mango

The aim of this study is to identify the main sources of risk and how different members in an international supply chain manage risk, considering contingency effects. A case study was conducted in an international mango supply chain, using multiple-unit embeddedness. Interviews were conducted with the staff of companies that represent four nodes in the mango export supply chain from Brazil to the USA. All interviews were also recorded and transcribed literally in NVivo software, and a coding system was developed based on the literature. The main results indicate that the exchange rate and dependence on a single transport mode are the main sources of risk for the mango supply chain. There are also differences in SCRM concerning the mitigation strategies adopted by the different members. Exporters and importers have better developed mitigation strategies compared to those of logistics operators and suppliers. The main mitigation strategy observed is collaboration.