scholarly journals Consumer preferences of genetically modified foods of vegetal and animal origin in Chile

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berta Schnettler ◽  
Horacio Miranda ◽  
José Sepúlveda ◽  
Marianela Denegri
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Genetic Manipulation ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Store Brand ◽  
Tomato Sauce ◽  
Gm Foods

Given the debate generated by Genetically Modified (GM) foods in developed and developing countries, the aim was to evaluate the importance of determining factors in the preference of consumers in Temuco and Talca in central-southern Chile for GM foods using conjoint analysis and to determine the existence of different market segments using a survey of 800 people. Using conjoint analysis, it was established that, in general, genetic modification was a more important factor than either brand or price in the consumer's decision to purchase either food. Cluster analysis identified three segments: the largest (51.4%) assigned greatest importance to brand and preferred genetically modified milk and tomato sauce; the second group (41.0%) gave greatest importance to the existence of genetic manipulation and preferred non-genetically modified foods; the smallest segment (7.6%) mainly valued price and preferred milk and tomato sauce with no genetic manipulation. The three segments rejected the store brand and preferred to pay less for both foods. The results are discussed based on studies conducted in developed and developing countries.

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.

scholarly journals Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited versus Genetically Modified Foods in Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3805
Author(s):  
Eunae Son ◽  
Song Soo Lim
Keyword(s):  
Gene Editing ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Breeding Methods ◽  
Novel Foods ◽  
Novel Technology ◽  
Potential Market

Food made with gene-editing has received considerable attention in recent years because it is claimed to be a little different from traditional genetically modified breeding methods concerning safety. However, consumer acceptance of these novel foods and their potential market uptake remains to be answered. This study aims to assess differences in the acceptance of gene-edited and genetically modified foods in Korea. The choice-based conjoint analysis is adopted to estimate part-worth functions for the soybean oil attributes with 200 surveyed samples. The estimated part-worth values reveal how much each attribute affects consumers’ decision-making. Estimated results suggest that consumers tend to accept gene-editing more than genetically modified foods. The acceptance of novel technology is shown to correspond closely to the degree of consumers’ scientific knowledge, highlighting the importance of revealing relevant information regarding the technology. Results also show that country of origin is a significant food-specific attitudinal factor in shaping consumer preferences.

scholarly journals Consumer Attitudes toward the Use of Gene Technology in Breakfast Products: Comparison between College Students from the U.S. and China

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanying Wang ◽  
Jack E. Houston ◽  
Gregory Colson ◽  
Zimin Liu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Chinese Market ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Information Campaigns ◽  
Gm Foods ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The U.S

Second-generation Genetically Modified (GM) crops are associated with consumer-oriented benefits such as improvement of nutritional quality. Given such an evolving market environment, this paper presents differences in consumer preferences and valuations for genetically modified breakfast grain products. The perception of consumers from a developing country, China, is discussed and compared to attitudes in a developed country, the U.S. The survey results reveal that there are notable differences in the attitude and perception of college students across these two countries. Purchase intent for GM foods was low, unless a benefit was promised, and some modifications are viewed more positively than others. Overall, it appears that GM foods may be acceptable in the U.S. and Chinese market. The findings in this study have potential implications for establishing various GM marketing strategies and information campaigns.

What Influences Consumer Evaluation of Genetically Modified Foods?

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Pham ◽  
Naomi Mandel
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Persuasive Messages ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Consumer Evaluation ◽  
Safety Message ◽  
Gm Foods

Genetically modified (GM) foods have attracted a great deal of controversy. While some consumers and organizations regard GM foods as safe, many other consumers and organizations remain concerned about their potential health risks. The results of three studies suggest that consumers respond differently to persuasive messages regarding GM foods on the basis of their preexisting attitudes. Weak anti-GM consumers tend to comply with a variety of pro-GM messages. In contrast, strong anti-GM consumers exhibit message-opposing behavior. Moreover, they respond just as negatively to a safety message (claiming that GM foods are safe) as to a risk message (claiming that GM foods are unsafe). The mechanism underlying these effects is consumers’ perceived health risk. A benefit message claiming that GM foods are beneficial (e.g., more nutritious than their conventional counterparts) is a better alternative for strong anti-GM consumers. Finally, the results suggest that persuasive messages do not significantly change pro-GM consumers’ evaluations of these foods.

Consumer preferences and trade in genetically modified foods

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 777-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chantal Pohl Nielsen ◽  
Karen Thierfelder ◽  
Sherman Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods

scholarly journals Consumer Likelihood to Purchase Chickens with Novel Production Attributes

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 581-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
John C. Bernard ◽  
John D. Pesek ◽  
Xiqian Pan
Keyword(s):  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Tobit Model ◽  
The South ◽  
Consumer Interest ◽  
Free Range ◽  
Purchase Likelihood ◽  
Natural Foods

Typical supermarket chickens are produced with novel or controversial attributes. This continues despite contrasting growth in consumer interest in organic and natural foods. This study surveyed Delaware consumers' likelihood to purchase chicken given different attributes: free range, given antibiotics, irradiated, fed genetically modified (GM) feed, GM chicken, and price. Examining conjoint analysis data with a heteroskedastic two-limit tobit model, GM chicken and other novel attributes were found to lower purchase likelihood significantly. Understanding these results should help the industry meet consumer preferences while aiding its continued expansion to benefit workers and growers across the South.

scholarly journals Genetically Modified Food

EDIS ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 (31) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith R. Schneider ◽  
Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Current Information ◽  
Gm Foods

Revised! FSHN02-2, a 3-page fact sheet by Keith R. Schneider and Renee Goodrich Schneider, defines and describes the different kinds of genetically modified foods, explains possible advantages and possible concerns, and gives examples of GM foods in use today. Updated to reflect more current information. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, November 2006. FSHN02-2/FS084: Genetically Modified Food (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Genetically modified foods, trade, and developing countries

2004 ◽  
pp. 429-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chantal Pohl Nielsen ◽  
Karen Thierfelder ◽  
Sherman Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods

Genetically modified and biofortified crops and food security in developing countries

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Ayofemi Olalekan Adeyeye ◽  
Folake Idowu-Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Genetic Engineering ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gm Foods ◽  
The Subject

Purpose In recent times, science and technology has taken a front seat in revolutionizing agricultural production and food processing globally with noticeable impact on food, nutrition and family health. This study was carried out to have a critical review of genetically modified (GM) foods and the use of GM and biofortified crops for food security in developing countries where foods are not adequately available and people are not food secured. Design/methodology/approach A critical review of GM foods was undertaken and the use of GM and biofortified crops for food security in developing countries where foods are not adequately available and people are not food secured was carried out. Findings Currently, there are no recent patents on GM and biofortified crops and this shows that there are more works to be done by policymakers, regulatory agencies, consumers and right organizations on environmental, health and biosafety of GM and biofortified crops. Advances in science and technology have changed our relationship with nature which enables crops to be modified and improved through selective breeding to obtain more stronger and productive crops. However, despite the benefits and improvements from GM and biofortified crops, controversy and arguments have continued to trail the consumption of GM and biofortified crops because of the perceived safety issues. Although genetic engineering has helped in developing fast-growing and pest-resistant crops, as well as reduction in use of pesticides, however, its impact on the environment and the consumers cannot be overemphasized. In conclusion, this study showed that the role of GM and biofortified crops for food security is the subject of public controversy; however, genetic engineering has the potential to improve world food production, increase food availability and influence farmers’ income and thus their economic access to food but the attendance potential risks related to food safety and avoidable environmental hazards should not be overlooked. There is need for comprehensive information on the impact of GM and biofortified crops on environment, human health and biosafety of the crops. Research limitations/implications Few available literatures on the subject matter were critically reviewed. Practical implications The paper helps in creating awareness for more in-depth research on GM and biofortified crops and their impacts on food security in developing countries where foods are not adequately available and people are not food secured. Originality/value This research is of value to the researchers, policymakers and regulatory agencies in developing countries on food safety.

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