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2. New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food.

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Russo, Giovanni Luca, Langellotti, Antonio L., Di Monaco, Rossella, Buonocunto, Gabriele, Colonna, Francesca, Velleca, Nunzio, Di Paola, Anna Ilaria, Avella, Lucia, Cavella, Silvana, and Masi, Paolo

Subjects
ENGRAULIS encrasicolus, RESPONSE surfaces (Statistics), UNSATURATED fatty acids, DIETARY proteins, CONSUMER preferences
Abstract

This study presents an innovative anchovy burger formulation optimized using response surface methodology and Ideal Profile method. The objective is to create a nutritious, appealing, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional red meat burgers. The research utilized a two-tiered experimental approach: an initial screening using Plackett-Burman Design to evaluate the impact of various ingredients on cooking yield, texture, and moisture retention, followed by an optimization phase employing a Central Composite Design. Key findings revealed that oat fiber and potato flakes significantly enhance the burger's cooking yield and sensory characteristics. The optimized formulation, comprising 4% oat fibers and 4% potato flakes, exhibited superior texture and consumer preference. Nutritional analysis demonstrates that the optimized anchovy burger outperforms conventional beef and popular fast food chain burgers in terms of protein content and dietary fibers, while also being a rich source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. This research contributes to the fast-food industry by offering a product that meets sensory and nutritional requirements while also promoting sustainability. The findings lay a foundation for future studies to further explore the interplay of sensory attributes and consumer preferences, potentially guiding the development of innovative and sustainable fast-food products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2025
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9. New product development process: strategic and organisational success factors

Author

Valle, Sandra, Fernandez, Esteban, and Avella, Lucia

Subjects
Manufacturing industry -- Production management, Organizational change -- Analysis, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Abstract

Byline: Sandra Valle, Esteban Fernandez, Lucia Avella The aim of this study is to identify which new product development (NPD) success factors most frequently mentioned in the international literature are also critical for Spanish firms. The analysis is based on a sample of 125 firms representative of the most innovative manufacturing industries in Spain. The results show both similarities with and differences from previous international studies. Similarities could suggest that there is, to some extent, a global or worldwide formula for successful NPD; differences, however, could imply that research results from one country should be applied cautiously to other countries.

Published
2003

10. Reinforcing University-Companies Ties: Implementation of the “Specialist Programme in Operations Management and Lean 6 Sigma” in response to the training requirements of industry

Author

Avella, Lucia and Avella, Lucia

Abstract

[EN] An experience of collaboration between the university and companies related to training in the field of Operations Management is analysed. Called the “Specialist Programme in Operations Management and Lean 6 Sigma” of the University of Oviedo, its origin lies in the need, noted by some companies, for specialised education in the field of production planning and management and, in particular, Lean 6 Sigma methodologies. To this end, we detail the main objectives of the training programme, the collaboration of the participating companies, the professional activities involved, as well as the content and teaching methodologies used. This initiative shows the potential of closer ties between the university and companies and promotes debate about whether university education should respond to the training needs of organisations or not.

Published
2017

11. The multidimensional nature of production competence and additional evidence of its impact on business performance

Author

Avella, Lucia and Vazquez-Bustelo, Daniel

Subjects
Manufacturing industry -- Management, Manufacturing industry -- Production processes, Structural equation modeling -- Usage, Business performance management, Company business management, Company process management, Business, Business, international
Abstract

A study proposes and tests a multidimensional construct of production competence and provides additional empirical evidence of its impact on business performance. The study validates the production competence construct in terms of five dimensions of cost, flexibility, quality, delivery and environmental protection competence, and also provides evidence that production competence has a major impact on business performance.

Published
2010

12. Agility drivers, enablers and outcomes: empirical test of an integrated agile manufacturing model

Author

Vazquez-Bustelo, Daniel, Avella, Lucia, and Fernandez, Esteban

Subjects
Manufacturing industry -- Production management, Production management -- Models, Business, Business, international
Abstract

An integrated conceptual model is developed to explain the various consequences and factors that affect the agile manufacturing industry in Spain. An integrate application of various agile manufacturing practices is shown to lead to better performance of the company, even in a turbulent environment.

Published
2007

13. Focal points in manufacturing strategic planning in Spain: comparison with American and other European manufacturers

Author

Avella, Lucia

Subjects
Manufacturing industry -- Planning, Strategic planning (Business) -- Research, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Types of manufacturing strategies implemented by major Spanish manufacturing companies are compared with the strategies of American and European industrial companies in order to offer an international area of reference to Spanish managers. Based on a mail survey, the study takes 1994 as a year of reference and looks at the development of policies and objectives from 1992 until 1999 in major Spanish companies.

Published
1999

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