Advancing sustainability in organic food SMEs through green entrepreneurship – A bibliometric analysis of the past decade of research

Abstract

This bibliometric study analyses 157 publications (between 2015 and March 2025) mapping research at the intersection of green entrepreneurship, sustainability, and organic food SMEs. Citation network analysis identified six thematic clusters: sustainable business model innovation, financing mechanisms for green innovation, transformative entrepreneurship, circular economy strategies, institutional support systems, and hybrid business models in organic food. Performance analysis reveals that systematic reviews and conceptual frameworks predominate in high-impact research (GCS: 1.6-8.8). Temporal evolution shows a transition from broad sustainability frameworks pre-2020 to focused innovation strategies post-2020, driven by the European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Geographic concentration in Western Europe and Asia limits cross-contextual applicability. Critical gaps include longitudinal validation of sustainable business models, gender-inclusive entrepreneurship research, and digital transformation pathways in developing economies. This study advances bibliometric methods in entrepreneurship research while providing evidence-based priorities for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in organic food sustainability.