scholarly journals Heterogeneity in consumer preferences for organic and genetically modified food products in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-125
Author(s):  
Rebecca Owusu ◽  
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Samuel Kwesi Ndzebah Dadzie ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Choice Modelling ◽  
Gm Foods ◽  
Discrete Choice Modelling ◽  
Modelling Techniques ◽  
Global Food

Consumers are increasingly becoming very concerned about food safety, with many giving preference to organic food products over conventional food products, which make use of agrochemicals with potential implications for health. Furthermore, to make the food choice decisions even more complex, genetically modified (GM) foods have been introduced in an attempt to meet global food demand. Consumers therefore must make decisions regarding organic and GM foods. This paper investigates consumer heterogeneity for organic and GM tomatoes in Ghana using advanced discrete choice modelling techniques. The data for empirical application come from a choice experimental study conducted among 200 consumers in Ghana. Our econometric modelling revealed that the sampled consumers preferred organic tomatoes that are produced locally and certified by the Food and Drugs Authority. However, we find a likelihood that women and older consumers may have preferences for GM tomatoes with environmental and health benefits. Policy implications are drawn from the findings of the study.

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.

Genetically Modified Food

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel A. Ankeny ◽  
Heather Bray
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Policy ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Gm Foods ◽  
Food Production System ◽  
Food Manipulation

Although humans have been manipulating plants and animals used in agriculture for thousands of years, there are differing views on whether it is morally or ethically acceptable to produce, use, or consume genetically modified (GM) organisms particularly in the context of food products. In this chapter, the development of GM foods is placed within the historical context of food manipulation and commercialization, along with a discussion of the key ethical debates associated with both GM foods and the broader food production system of which they are a part. The chapter concludes with a call for more deliberation and dialogue in the development of food policy.

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.

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.

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.

scholarly journals Categorizing genetically modified food products

2007 ◽  
Vol 109 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Tenbült ◽  
Nanne De Vries ◽  
Ellen Dreezens ◽  
Carolien Martijn
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Genetically Modified Food

scholarly journals Genetically modified food products: peculiarities of genetic identification

2018 ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
G.F. Mukhammadiyeva ◽  
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D.O. Karimov ◽  
O.V. Dolgikh ◽  
A.V. Krivtsov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Genetic Identification ◽  
Genetically Modified Food

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)

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