scholarly journals Consumer Response to Genetically Modified Food Products in Japan

2003 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill J. McCluskey ◽  
Kristine M. Grimsrud ◽  
Hiromi Ouchi ◽  
Thomas I. Wahl
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Export Market ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Education Levels

In Japan, a large U.S. export market, there has been growing public opposition against genetically modified (GM) foods. Using a dichotomous choice contingent valuation method, findings show the discount needed for Japanese Seikyou consumers to purchase GM food products is positively affected (i.e., a greater discount is required) by higher levels of self-reported risk perceptions toward GM food, higher levels of concern about food safety and the environment, higher self-reported knowledge about biotechnology, education levels, and income. Interestingly, gender does not significantly affect the discount needed for GM food. Further, it can be inferred from the results that a transformation of Japanese consumers’ perceptions and attitudes is needed for GM food products to successfully enter the Japanese market.

scholarly journals Consumers’ Switching Preference from Conventional Food to Genetically Modified Food

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Phuah Kit Teng ◽  
Bernard Lim Jit Heng ◽  
Siti Intan Nurdiana Wong Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Biotechnology Industry ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Quality Food ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Informational Reinforcement

Today, the demand for quality food is increasing and genetically modified food has become part of the Asian diet. Based on the potential of GM food products and Malaysia’s plan to expand its biotechnology industry, the market for GMO will surge if Malaysian consumers are well-informed on the advantages of GM food products. Therefore, this study proposed nine hypothesis to understand Malaysia consumers’ preference for switch from conventional food to genetically modified food. The result indicates that utilitarian, aversive and informational reinforcement will increase consumers’ preference towards genetic modified food if they are aware that genetically modified food brings more advantages than disadvantages to human being. In addition, result shows that consumer who switch will have higher intention to recommend GMO food to others and willing to pay more for GMO food.

scholarly journals 7students’ Awareness and Perception About Genetically Modified Food

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 703-706
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Genetic Alterations ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Indigenous Species ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Gm Foods

Genetic engineering and Biotechnology are the promising discipline of study in the global market. Genetic alterations are carried in indigenous species with increased sophisticated strategies and techniques to yield hybrid varieties. In Food biotechnology, Genetically Modified Foods have become new, revolutionary and emerging concepts to fulfil the food crisis encountered by developing countries such as India. Genetically Modified foods are produced from the native species by genetically modifying the genes and the modifications are created in accordance to the requirement of the end users. Different indigenous ancient species have been merged to produce new hybrid varieties that are healthy and offers many benefits. Many GM food products are accessible in the markets like grain hemp, honey, tomato, sweet potato, sweet corn, meat, essential oils etc. Developed countries possess a wide understanding about GM foods, its labelling and traceability. However in Developing countries like India, the individuals are unaware about GM foods and they ingest the food without knowing that it is genetically altered. Since awareness about GM foods are less amongst the population, Government need to take necessary measures to analyse about impacts caused by GM foods on human population and implement legislations in order to label the GM food items. As students are definitely the asset and the back bone in developing country they must be conscious of what they consume. The current study is in order to know about students’ awareness on genetically modified food products and their perception towards GM foods. The Sample involves 163 college students of arts and science in and around Chennai metropolis.

Correcting Misperceptions About Genetically Modified Food on Social Media: Examining the Impact of Experts, Social Media Heuristics, and the Gateway Belief Model

2020 ◽  
pp. 107554702098137
Author(s):  
Leticia Bode ◽  
Emily K. Vraga ◽  
Melissa Tully
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
The Public ◽  
Scientific Consensus ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Impact

We experimentally test whether expert organizations on social media can correct misperceptions of the scientific consensus on the safety of genetically modified (GM) food for human consumption, as well as what role social media cues, in the form of “likes,” play in that process. We find expert organizations highlighting scientific consensus on GM food safety reduces consensus misperceptions among the public, leading to lower GM misperceptions and boosting related consumption behaviors in line with the gateway belief model. Expert organizations’ credibility may increase as a result of correction, but popularity cues do not seem to affect misperceptions or credibility.

Debunking Misinformation About Genetically Modified Food Safety on Social Media: Can Heuristic Cues Mitigate Biased Assimilation?

2021 ◽  
pp. 107554702110220
Author(s):  
Yuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Social Endorsement ◽  
Biased Assimilation ◽  
Source Cues

Focusing on debunking misinformation about genetically modified (GM) food safety in a social media context, this study examines whether source cues and social endorsement cues interact with individuals’ preexisting beliefs about GM food safety in influencing misinformation correction effectiveness. Using an experimental design, this study finds that providing corrective messages can effectively counteract the influence of misinformation, especially when the message is from an expert source and receives high social endorsements. Participants evaluate misinformation and corrective messages in a biased way that confirms their preexisting beliefs about GM food safety. However, their initial misperceptions can be reduced when receiving corrective messages.

Detection of genetically modified food products in indian market using PCR based GMO detection kit: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navami Dayal ◽  
Vaishnavi Murugan ◽  
Meghal Shah ◽  
Suparna Deepak
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
35S Promoter ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Indian Market ◽  
Gmo Detection ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Imported Food

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have not approved any genetically modified (GM) food products to be manufactured, distributed, sold/or imported in the country. Many countries across the globe are legally approved to cultivate GM crops like soybean, maize, canola, cotton seeds, etc. Many people living in urban India nowadays prefer to purchase imported food products. As a result, an increasing number of food items (without GM labels) are being imported in India. Nevertheless, these products are also easily available for buyers online. Thus, it is important to understand whether these imported food items available in the Indian market are GMO-free. The objective of this study is to check the availability of GM food products in raw and processed forms in the Indian local market through the use of conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The study is designed to screen for the presence of regulatory genes (35S promoter and NOS terminator) which are the most common sequences found in transgenic food products. Using the cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) method, DNA was extracted from 12 food samples commercially available in the Indian market (locally and online) followed by PCR to detect the presence of GM DNA using HIMEDIA’S MBPCR055 GMO detection kit. Overall, 16.66% of the total samples were tested positive for GM DNA. Of the imported food items, 33.33% were tested positive. Products that were manufactured in the US and Netherlands were tested positive for GMOs. Their main ingredients were also soy and corn. Samples manufactured in India were GMO negative.

scholarly journals Are consumers loyal to genetically modified food? Evidence from Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazlul K. Rabbanee ◽  
Tanzim Afroz ◽  
Mostafa Mahmud Naser
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Parsimonious Model

PurposeGenetically modified (GM) food has received considerable interest from academics and practitioners. However, research on consumer loyalty towards GM food is relatively sparse. Guided by the theory of planned behaviour, this study aims to explore the factors that influence consumer repurchase intention and behavioural loyalty towards GM food.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 464 Australian consumer panel members surveyed through a nationwide online survey, with data analysed by structural equation modelling using AMOS (v. 22.0).FindingsThe findings reveal that consumer loyalty towards GM food is influenced by the interplay between awareness of benefits and risks, situational and social influences and attitude and repurchase intention. Female consumers are found to not only possess a relatively more favourable attitude and repurchase intention, but also are more loyal towards GM food compared to male consumers. Unlike older consumers, younger consumers' loyalty towards GM food is influenced by their attitude and repurchase intention. The relevant policy implications of the findings are discussed.Practical implicationsAs consumers have contrasting views about GM food, to influence their loyalty, it is important for GM food industries as well as policy makers to better understand how to address consumers' varying concerns about GM food.Originality/valueThis study offers a parsimonious model for explaining the factors that influence consumer loyalty towards GM food.

Can product-information disclosure increase Chinese consumer’s willingness to pay for GM foods? The case of Fad-3 GM lamb

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qihui Chen ◽  
Gaoshuai Liu ◽  
Yumei Liu
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Chinese Consumers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gm Food ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Gm Foods

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine Chinese consumers’ level of perception of genetically modified (GM) foods and the determinants of their willingness to pay (WTP) for Fad-3 GM lamb, a newly developed GM product. Design/methodology/approach Based on a randomized choice experiment involving 576 consumers in Beijing, the authors adopt a double-bounded contingent valuation method to estimate consumers’ WTP for Fad-3 GM lamb, as well as the causal impact of (randomized) product-information disclosure on it. Findings The econometric result indicates that the randomly disclosed product information describing details about Fad-3 GM lamb, the potential risks associated with the consumption of it, and the related governmental regulation policies raised consumers’ WTP by 6.2 yuan per Jin (or US$2/kilogram). Originality/value This paper provides new experimental evidence of the effect of product-information disclosure on consumers’ WTP for a newly developed GM food product.

Managing External Pressures through Corporate Diplomacy

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Amann ◽  
Shiban Khan ◽  
Oliver Salzmann ◽  
Ulrich Steger ◽  
Aileen Lonescu-Somers
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Pressure Groups ◽  
Tax Revenues ◽  
External Pressures ◽  
Public Pressure

Today's corporations face many demands from a plethora of different stakeholders, which are often incongruous. While shareholders demand a decent return on their investment, employees demand safe and well-paid jobs, communities stress upon their tax revenues and public pressure groups call for more social and environmental responsibility. Corporations thus require a great deal of corporate diplomacy to prioritise and – where necessary and possible – reconcile these different demands. This paper describes a framework for managerial/corporate attitudes and external pressure levels. Four case studies illustrate varying attitudes towards corporate diplomacy determine the outcome of controversies over genetically modified food products.

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