Innowacyjność przedsiębiorstw przetwórstwa rolno-spożywczego:stan wiedzy i kierunki dalszych badań

Abstract

The aim of this papers is to assess the importance of innovation for permanent changes of the food-processing industry. The authors note that innovations determine the dynamic and directions of firm development and they are the factor of domestic and international competitiveness. Furthermore, the innovativeness leads to the increase of firm effi ciency and synergy between particular elements of the organization. Finally, the innovations shape the tastes and inclinations of consumers.The above evaluation was made on the basis of existing research outcomes for the firm innovativeness. In consequence, the authors also defined the list of potential research areas, which should be investigated in respect of changeability of the firm activity environment and consumer preferences. For this reason the authors have made the documentation study of publications, which were focused on innovativeness, modernization and economic situation of foodprocessing industry