Comparison of national drinks using the adaptive capacity framework
| Category | Tequila (Mexico) | Pisco (Peru) | Cachaça (Brazil) | Singani (Bolivia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social networks | Local networks among producers. Tequila already has a consolidated international global trade network. National associations that support the industry | Cooperatives and associations to reach export levels. Building of global trade networks | Building of global trade networks. Enhancing the use of GI as a strategy for consolidation and quality improvement by the national entities and producers | Building of global trade networks as well as local networks with stakeholders and among producers |
| Institutional capacity | Appellation of origin, government support for the national image, and strong legislation supporting producers. Free trade agreements support exports | Appellation of origin, government support for the national image. Lack of proper regulation | Lack of proper regulation and high industry taxes. The government supports the industry with GI for national and international image | Appellation of origin, government support, but still a lack of proper regulation and incentives |
| Economic resources | The industry is consolidated and growing fast. Some minor value chains participants do not receive the same value created | The industry is growing slowly. Some minor value chain’s participants do not receive the value they created | The industry is growing moderately, with a significant gap between large distilleries and artisanal production | The industry is growing slowly. Some minor value chain’s participants do not receive all the value they created |
| Infrastructure | Mexico is one of the countries with the most robust logistics infrastructure and connectivity in Latin America. The Port of Manzanillo is the biggest in the region | New port infrastructure, but poor and expensive connectivity in land | Well-developed infrastructure in land and ports. Port of Sao Paulo is one of the most important ports in Latin America. High transportation costs increase competitiveness in international markets | Bolivia is a land-locked country, which increases the export costs |
| Economic diversification | Additional beverages with important levels of consumption, such as mezcal. Alternative uses of the agave azul crop in other industries, such as inulin and agave syrup | Other products in minor scale, such as wine or grapes | Minor products derived from sugarcane. Need to explore gastronomy, mixology and creative tourism | High-altitude wines are produced by most of the same distilleries involved in Singani manufacturing |
| Environmental response | High risk against plagues, climate change and natural disasters. However, the government supports the industry and promotes diverse sustainable practices. Consejo Regulador del Tequila is a key actor. Overproduction is now a challenge | High risk against plagues, climate change and natural disasters | Sugarcane is a strong crop in Brazil, but it needed the support from the government and sustainable production practices | High risk against plagues, climate change and natural disasters, needed the support of the government |
| Skills | Leading actors are interconnected through a traditional agricultural system in Mexico, and an innovative export-oriented industry. Today, high-skilled labor is in demand for industrialized activity in value chains | Traditional and cultural heritage in the production and low-skilled labor for operative tasks | Traditional and cultural heritage in the production and low-skilled labor for operative tasks | Traditional and cultural heritage in the production and middle-skilled labor for operative tasks |
| Innovation and technology | Industrialized and artisanal production. The Mexican government has invested in several programs to enhance innovation and technology in tequila’s value chain, specifically for exports. Sustainability practices are growing | Most of the production is artisanal. There are a few brands that have a semi-industrial manufacturing process | Industrialized and artisanal production. The Brazilian government has invested in programs and technologies to enhance the value chain of cachaça and support producers, mainly the bigger ones | Industrialized and artisanal production. Farmers and producers receive no funds from external agencies or the government |
| Category | Tequila (Mexico) | Pisco (Peru) | Cachaça (Brazil) | Singani (Bolivia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social networks | Local networks among producers. Tequila already has a consolidated international global trade network. National associations that support the industry | Cooperatives and associations to reach export levels. Building of global trade networks | Building of global trade networks. Enhancing the use of | Building of global trade networks as well as local networks with stakeholders and among producers |
| Institutional capacity | Appellation of origin, government support for the national image, and strong legislation supporting producers. Free trade agreements support exports | Appellation of origin, government support for the national image. Lack of proper regulation | Lack of proper regulation and high industry taxes. The government supports the industry with | Appellation of origin, government support, but still a lack of proper regulation and incentives |
| Economic resources | The industry is consolidated and growing fast. Some minor value chains participants do not receive the same value created | The industry is growing slowly. Some minor value chain’s participants do not receive the value they created | The industry is growing moderately, with a significant gap between large distilleries and artisanal production | The industry is growing slowly. Some minor value chain’s participants do not receive all the value they created |
| Infrastructure | Mexico is one of the countries with the most robust logistics infrastructure and connectivity in Latin America. The Port of Manzanillo is the biggest in the region | New port infrastructure, but poor and expensive connectivity in land | Well-developed infrastructure in land and ports. Port of Sao Paulo is one of the most important ports in Latin America. High transportation costs increase competitiveness in international markets | Bolivia is a land-locked country, which increases the export costs |
| Economic diversification | Additional beverages with important levels of consumption, such as mezcal. Alternative uses of the | Other products in minor scale, such as wine or grapes | Minor products derived from sugarcane. Need to explore gastronomy, mixology and creative tourism | High-altitude wines are produced by most of the same distilleries involved in Singani manufacturing |
| Environmental response | High risk against plagues, climate change and natural disasters. However, the government supports the industry and promotes diverse sustainable practices. | High risk against plagues, climate change and natural disasters | Sugarcane is a strong crop in Brazil, but it needed the support from the government and sustainable production practices | High risk against plagues, climate change and natural disasters, needed the support of the government |
| Skills | Leading actors are interconnected through a traditional agricultural system in Mexico, and an innovative export-oriented industry. Today, high-skilled labor is in demand for industrialized activity in value chains | Traditional and cultural heritage in the production and low-skilled labor for operative tasks | Traditional and cultural heritage in the production and low-skilled labor for operative tasks | Traditional and cultural heritage in the production and middle-skilled labor for operative tasks |
| Innovation and technology | Industrialized and artisanal production. The Mexican government has invested in several programs to enhance innovation and technology in tequila’s value chain, specifically for exports. Sustainability practices are growing | Most of the production is artisanal. There are a few brands that have a semi-industrial manufacturing process | Industrialized and artisanal production. The Brazilian government has invested in programs and technologies to enhance the value chain of cachaça and support producers, mainly the bigger ones | Industrialized and artisanal production. Farmers and producers receive no funds from external agencies or the government |
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