Management in Gastronomy
a review and an agenda for future research in Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v20.3234Keywords:
Gastronomy, Gastronomy management, Food services, Scientific productionAbstract
This study maps Brazil's scientific production on gastronomy management, addressing the sector's growing economic, social, and cultural relevance and a domestic gap in systematic research. Combining State of the Art and Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methods, the study analyzes 144 documents to identify research areas, themes, gaps, and future agendas. The results indicate consistent growth in academic production. Qualitative studies focusing on the private sector and small businesses predominate. The most recurrent areas were Human Resources, Sustainability, Process Management, Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing. Thematic analysis revealed a progressive diversification, but methodological gaps persist. These include poorly detailed methods and the underrepresentation of certain sectors, company sizes, and diverse stakeholders across the production and consumption chain. The identified gaps and proposed research agendas suggest adopting interdisciplinary perspectives and more robust mixed-methods approaches that include diverse participants. This study contributes to the scientific literature and informs policy-making and business strategies.
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