Sustainability and country-of-origin

2019 ◽  
Vol 122 (1) ◽  
pp. 291-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franziska Götze ◽  
Thomas A. Brunner
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Decision Criterion ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Homogeneous Groups ◽  
Food Shopping ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Domestic Products ◽  
Domestic Food

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to gain a deeper understanding of the market for sustainably produced domestic products by categorising consumers into homogeneous groups. Thereby, the role of sustainability in the purchase of domestic products should also be identified. Design/methodology/approach Paper-and-pencil questionnaires were sent to a random sample of Swiss households and completed by 1,174 individuals from the German- and French-speaking parts of Switzerland. A principal component analysis resulted in 12 components, which were then used in a hierarchical cluster analysis. Findings For all the identified consumer segments except one, sustainability or product origin (or both) is an important decision criterion that influences their food shopping behaviour. The results show that patriotism is not necessarily the only reason for buying domestically produced food and agricultural products. The decision to buy domestic food products is also associated with ecological, economic and social sustainability as well as other factors, such as healthfulness, regionality and seasonality. Originality/value The study shows how the sustainability and consumption of domestic food products are linked and reveals important drivers of consumption.

Food quality vs food patriotism

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirzobobo Yormirzoev ◽  
Ramona Teuber ◽  
Tongzhe Li
Keyword(s):  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Russian Government ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Valuation Model ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Imported Food ◽  
The Right ◽  
Domestic Food

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of perceived food quality and consumer ethnocentrism and potential trade-offs between these two concepts in Russian consumers’ food purchase decisions after the implementation of the Russian import ban. Design/methodology/approach Survey data were collected via in-person interviews in the City of Perm, which is one of the largest and most industrial cities in Russia. A double-bounded dichotomous-choice contingent valuation model is utilized to estimate willingness to pay (WTP) and to analyze factors that affect consumers’ choice. Findings The results suggest that most respondents do not consider domestically produced cheese as a risky product in terms of food safety but simply of lower quality than imported cheese. However, the average respondent’s WTP discount for domestic cheese compared to imported cheese is 8 percent, which is relatively small. This corresponds to participants’ opinion that buying domestic cheese is the right thing to do since it supports Russian farmers and producers. The results indicate further that with increasing education and income levels, individuals are less likely to prefer domestically produced cheese for either economic or quality reasons. This effect is stronger for the quality preference. Research limitations/implications The results indicate that if the Russian government aims at expanding the domestic food market further, more attention needs to be paid to ensuring the quality of domestic food products in order to increase consumer acceptance and WTP. Originality/value This is the first study providing empirical evidence on Russian consumers’ attitudes and perceptions of domestically vs imported food products after the implementation of the Russian import ban, which can be considered as an external policy shock.

scholarly journals Worldwide Epidemiology ofSalmonellaSerovars in Animal-Based Foods: a Meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela G. Ferrari ◽  
Denes K. A. Rosario ◽  
Adelino Cunha-Neto ◽  
Sérgio B. Mano ◽  
Eduardo E. S. Figueiredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Transmission Route ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Third ◽  
Global Epidemiology

ABSTRACTSalmonellaspp. are among the most important foodborne pathogens and the third leading cause of human death among diarrheal diseases worldwide. Animals are the primary source of this pathogen, and animal-based foods are the main transmission route to humans. Thus, understanding the global epidemiology ofSalmonellaserovars is key to controlling and monitoring this bacterium. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and diversity ofSalmonella entericaserovars in animal-based foods (beef, pork, poultry, and seafood) throughout the five continents (Africa, the Americas [North and Latin America], Asia, Europe, and Oceania). The meta-analysis consisted of a chemometric assessment (hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis) to identify the main epidemiological findings, including the prevalence and diversity of theSalmonellaserovars in each matrix. Regarding the serovar distribution,S. Typhimurium presented a cosmopolitan distribution, reported in all four assessed matrices and continents; poultry continues to play a central role in the dissemination of the Enteritidis serovar to humans, and Anatum and Weltevreden were the most frequently found in beef and seafood, respectively. Additionally, we recommended careful monitoring of certain serovars, such as Derby, Agona, Infantis, and Kentucky. Finally, given the scientific data regarding the most frequently reported serovars and which matrices constitute the main vehicles for the transmission of this pathogen, control programs may be improved, and specific interventions may be implemented in an attempt to reduce the risk of this pathogen reaching humans.IMPORTANCESalmonellosis is caused bySalmonellaspp. and is the third leading cause of death among food-transmitted diseases. This pathogen is commonly disseminated in domestic and wild animals, and the infection’s symptoms are characterized by acute fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. The animals are the primary source of salmonellae, and animal-based foods are the main transmission route to humans. Therefore, data collected from these sources could contribute to future global interventions for effective control and surveillance ofSalmonellaalong the food chain. In light of this, the importance of our research is in identifying the prevalence ofSalmonellaserovars in four animal-based food matrices (pork, poultry, beef, and seafood) and to evaluate the importance that each matrix has as the primary source of this pathogen to humans.

Motives for buying local, organic food through English box schemes

2018 ◽  
Vol 120 (7) ◽  
pp. 1600-1614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Hashem ◽  
Giuseppina Migliore ◽  
Giorgio Schifani ◽  
Emanuele Schimmenti ◽  
Susanne Padel
Keyword(s):  
Food System ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Motivation To Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Food Shopping ◽  
Organic Food Consumption ◽  
High Level

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explain the growing interest of English consumers in local organic food sold through box schemes, by providing insights into the motives of customers of such schemes and examining the relationship with their awareness about problems of the agro-food system. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods approach combined in-depth interviews with 22 box scheme customers with a quantitative survey of 416 consumers, analysed by means of principal component analysis and an ordered logit model. Findings Consumers of small local organic box schemes in England are both altruistically and hedonistically motivated. This includes a strong political motivation to change the current food system, as shown by the strong influence of an anti-globalisation factor and wanting to support small farmers. They perceive local organic food as a more environmentally sustainable alternative to the mainstream food system. The box schemes offer consumers a practical alternative by providing high quality products combined with convenience illustrating the importance of the latter also in local food shopping. This reinforces the possibility to successfully combining the attributes of “local” and “organic”. Research limitations/implications The study was conducted in only one country (England) with about 400 consumers of ten organic farmer-led box schemes. It was based on a self-selecting sample of consumers of such schemes, which included a large proportion of females and people with high level of education. Further research is needed to validate the results. Originality/value This study is the first academic study investigating the main factors affecting consumers’ choice to purchase local organic food through a number of English box schemes. It identifies that such consumers are ethically and politically motivated and show some differences compared with the general literature on organic food consumption.

scholarly journals New trends and innovative approaches in personnel management of food businesses in Slovakia

10.5219/1233 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 178-188
Author(s):  
Zuzana Lušňáková ◽  
Silvia Lenčéšová ◽  
Mária Šajbidorová ◽  
Veronika Hrdá ◽  
Boris Rumanko
Keyword(s):  
Personnel Management ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Management Innovation ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Spearman Test ◽  
Domestic Products ◽  
Domestic Food ◽  
Innovative Approaches

New practices and changes are appearing in personnel management in the same way as they occur in other areas of management. New trends, which have various ways of implementation, emerge, along with its impact on employees, managers and businesses. Employees are an important part of each business and therefore, it is important to have right people in right places. The objective of the paper is to find out how food businesses working in Slovakia are implementing an innovative approach to the personnel management. The research actively included 453 food businesses from all Slovakia. We decided to do research into these businesses because they are household names in the field of production of domestic food products. Production of high-quality domestic food products is considered important not only for people´s nutrition and availability of quality domestic products but also due to sustainability of the employment rate in this field, development and recruitment of professional, qualified and engaged employees. The statistical relations and correlations between variables were performed by Cronbach alpha, Spearman test, Kruskal-Walis test using programs EXCEL and SAS Enterprise Guide 7.1. We found out that food businesses in Slovakia had already started to implement innovative approaches to the personnel management, but there are still significant reserves and shortcomings. The positive aspect is that food business managers have understood importance of personnel management innovation because nowadays, their main task to find, recruit, select and retain a prospective employee.

Classes of food additives in food products sold in Mauritius

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (5) ◽  
pp. 1125-1139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhamawatee Harnarun Etwaroo ◽  
Dayawatee Goburdhun ◽  
Arvind Ruggoo
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Food Category ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Number Of Classes

Purpose Food additives are a group of substances added deliberately to foods to improve their organoleptic properties and stability, extend their shelf life and retain their nutritional value. The purpose of this paper is to identify the most frequently used classes of food additives and the food categories which contain the highest number of classes of additives. Design/methodology/approach A market survey was carried out in hypermarkets and shops where the original labels of 629 food products (195 local and 434 imported) were examined for presence of food additives. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to explore the association between food category and classes of additives, and a χ2 test was performed to establish any association between product origin and the number of classes of food additives. Findings In sum, 75 per cent of food samples surveyed contained at least one class of food additive. The food categories which contained the highest number of classes of food additives across the group were: snacks (12 classes), biscuits and cakes (11 classes), fish products (11 classes) and soft drinks (10 classes). The most common classes of additive used were acidity regulator, colour and preservative. χ2 test revealed a significant association (χ2 = 8.28, p < 0.05) between the origin and number of classes of food additives, and the PCA showed that biscuits were associated with raising agent, candies and snacks with colour, fruit drinks and soft drinks with acidity regulator, mayonnaise with thickener and meat products with preservative. Research limitations/implications The food products were sourced only from retailers selling labelled food products. Originality/value This novel study provides a basis for determining compliance of food products to the National Food Regulations.

Food habits and attitudes towards food quality among young students

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 456-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Savelli ◽  
Federica Murmura ◽  
Lolita Liberatore ◽  
Nicola Casolani ◽  
Laura Bravi
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
University Students ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Sales Promotion ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Literature ◽  
The Individual

Purpose The food consumption has always received a lot of attention in the marketing literature, as it tends to reflect and determine the overall consumer behaviour, expression of the individual lifestyle. Nevertheless, less attention has been devoted to the young. This paper aims at analysing how university students, a segment of young people, perceive and evaluate the quality of food and which attributes most influence their food choice and consumption. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire was carried out from March to December 2015 among Italian university students. A sample of 1,138 people took part in the survey. Data were elaborated through SPSS 21.0 statistical software package. Findings Findings suggest a number of interesting points. First, a high attention of university students towards price and sales promotion was observed. Nevertheless, they are well informed in food products they buy and pay high attention to ingredients, origin and healthiness of food products. Finally, performing a principal component analysis three different components on food store selection were found, namely, “Price saving”, “Convenience” and “Food assortment and quality”. Practical implications A more comprehensive understanding of the food behaviour of the young could be useful for marketing researchers and practitioners to define marketing programs aimed at satisfying the food demand of a growing segment of the market. Originality/value The food behaviour of young people as a whole has been little addressed in the marketing literature. Existing studies have explored specific topics such as the consumption of organic food, fast-food buying habits or alcohol abuse.

scholarly journals A new classification of European Union regions: A decision support tool for policymakers

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. e0102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa M. Fanelli
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Agricultural Systems ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Homogeneous Groups ◽  
Eu Regions

The classification of agricultural and territorial systems is essential to improve the comparability of regions for the development programmers of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), to give new tools of intervention to policymakers and to increase farmers’ knowledge. Analysis of the principal characteristics of these systems is essential during a time in which the new CAP is being designed for the period 2021-2027. The research is focused on the analysis of the agricultural features of 228 regional areas (NUTS 2) of the 28 European Union (EU) countries. It considers two specific sets of environmental and socio-economic indicators provided by the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN). The main factors that differentiate agricultural systems in EU regions from one another were identified with the application of principal component analysis, while the classification of the same regions in homogeneous groups was carried out through hierarchical cluster analysis. The results clearly show that some groups of “homogeneous” EU regions such as the Natura 2000 area and the family-run agricultural system, which have weaker agricultural structures than the average of the 228 EU regions considered in this study, have a greater need for the restructuring of their agricultural systems than others (e.g., the professional agricultural system and the food industry system). The results confirm that policy design should not consider EU agriculture as a whole, but should take into account the environmental and structural specificities of agricultural holdings, as well as the different training levels of farm managers.

Natural Radioactivity Levels and Heavy Metal Contents in Selected Domestic Food Products in Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 4469-4473
Author(s):  
Saleh Abdullah Alashrah
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Natural Radioactivity ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Metal Contents ◽  
Effective Doses ◽  
Grain Products ◽  
Domestic Products ◽  
Annual Ingestion Dose ◽  
Domestic Food

The current study is considered as the first baseline data for the natural radioactivity concentrations in vegetables, fruits and grain products from the Qassim region. Furthermore, the measurements of the heavy metals concentrations in the selected domestic food products were performed. In order to measure the radionuclides concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in vegetables, fruits, and grain products samples, γ-ray spectrometer NaI(Tl) was used. Before measurements, the samples required preparations. ARL Quant’X energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) was also used for measurement of heavy metals concentrations in the domestic food products samples. In the present study, the average and range values of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in vegetables samples were 2.18 (0.32–5.68) Bq/Kg, 2.22 (0.47–8.16) Bq/Kg and 751.83 (258.0–1269.1) Bq/Kg. The radionuclides concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in fruits were 3.71 (0.18–8.05) Bq/Kg, 2.94 (0.84–7.83) Bq/Kg and 426.25 (156.4–905.9) Bq/Kg. Furthermore, the average and range of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in grain products samples were 1.57 (0.90–2.87) Bq/Kg, 1.53 (0.27–2.93) Bq/Kg and 730.0 (264.7–1172.8) Bq/Kg. Hence, the average annual effective doses resulting from intake of vegetables, fruits and grain products samples were 20.2 μSv·y−1, 31.6 μSv·y−1 and 152.1 μSv·y−1 for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K respectively. The average and range values of Fe were higher than tolerance value determined by FAO/WHO but its average value was within the range of other published studies. Regarding to annual ingestion dose, the present study shows that no risk to public health resulting from domestic products. Furthermore, heavy metals such as Ag, Cd, Cr, Cu, Zn, As and Pb were measured and their values were not reported in the all samples.

An exploratory treatise on the ethnocentric tendencies of Emirati Gen Z consumers

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajasekhara Mouly Potluri ◽  
Sophia Johnson ◽  
Premila Koppalakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Specific Product ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gender And Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Products

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the ethnocentric tendencies of Emirati Gen Z consumers and to provide empirical evidence on how demographic variables (gender and education) influence ethnocentric tendencies. The study also attempts to know the impact of ethnocentrism on the buying behavior of the segment. Design/methodology/approach Researchers collected the opinions of 310 Emirati Gen Z consumers by using a modified CETSCALE. The data was reviewed and coded by applying software R Studio and Microsoft Excel. Cronbach’s α and Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) tests were administered to check the internal consistency and validity of the 17-item CETSCALE. Then, the factor extraction method principal component analysis (PCA) was used to analyze the data. The selected hypotheses were tested by using the Cronbach α and Kruskal–Wallis (K-W) hypothesis testing technique. Findings The findings suggest that Emirati Gen Z consumers substantially ethnocentric who prefer domestic products/services over foreign goods. No significant influence of gender and education on Emirati Gen Z consumers’ ethnocentric tendencies. Research limitations/implications The targeted subjects were selected only from Dubai and the Sharjah Emirates and not covered the remaining five emirates of the UAE. Consumers were asked to assess their ethnocentrism without reference to a specific product or service. Originality/value This type of meticulous study in the UAE has never been done before to explore the ethnocentric tendencies of Gen Z consumers.

scholarly journals The Impact of Consumer Schwartz Values and Regulatory Focus on the Willingness to Pay a Price Premium for Domestic Food Products: Gender Differences

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 6198
Author(s):  
Paweł Bryła
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Regulatory Focus ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Food Market ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Products ◽  
Domestic Food

This paper aims to identify which Schwartz values and regulatory focus orientations influence consumer behavior on the food market in the domain of preference for domestic products, which is closely related to consumer ethnocentrism. The CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interviews) method was applied. The sample consisting of 1000 respondents was representative for the Polish adult population in terms of sex, age, education, place of living (rural vs. urban), and region. The willingness to pay (WTP) a higher price for domestic products was affected by the tradition and universalism values. Consumer value orientations and regulatory focus were more powerful in explaining the WTP than demographic or socio-economic variables. The theories of value orientations and regulatory focus were found to be more relevant for men than for women, as reflected in adjusted regression determination coefficients. Finally, the promotion regulatory focus was a significant predictor of the WTP among men, but not among women. Based on my findings, it is recommended (1) to emphasize the following elements in marketing communications in order to stimulate the purchases of domestic food products: appeals to tradition, customs, ecology, being natural; (2) to take into account the Schwartz values in consumer segmentation on the food market; (3) to differentiate marketing communications for domestic food products on the basis of gender segmentation: in messages addressed to male consumers, arguments appealing to the promotion orientation should be used more frequently.

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