He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics and Policy. His research interests are related to the organization, innovation, and sustainability of international food value chains, and more recently to circular economy. Stefano has published, among others, in the European Review of Agricultural Economics, Food Policy, and Journal of Business Ethics and Agricultural Systems. Stefano serves as member of the editorial board of the British Food Journal. He is member of the Institutional and Organizational Economics Academy and alumnus of the Ronald Coase Institute. When not working he likes to run, read, cook, and enjoy food and friends.