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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-042-9-0031

EVALUATION OF ECO-INNOVATIONS AND THE ECO-INNOVATION INDEX AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Dominika Čeryová1, Zuzana Kapsdorferová1, Matej Čereš1, Šimon Štráma1
1 Institute of Economics and Management, FEM SPU in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovak Republic

The findings highlight Slovakia’s gradual progress in eco-innovation, with improvements in certain dimensions but persistent challenges in investment and policy support. If the current growth rate (8–10% per year) continues, Slovakia could reach the EU average by 2030. However, stagnation or declining investment could defend this progress. The food industry remains a strategic area for eco-innovation, requiring targeted policies, financial incentives, and enhanced cooperation across supply chains. Future research should focus on effective policy frameworks and financial mechanisms to accelerate eco-innovation adoption, particularly in sectors with high environmental impact.

Keywords: eco-innovation, eco-innovation index, food industry

pages: 31-32, online: 2025



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