scholarly journals El distintivo de calidad como indicador de seguridad alimenticia en carne de vacuno y cordero

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Sánchez ◽  
Ana Sanjuán ◽  
Georges Akl
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
The Public ◽  
Quality Label ◽  
Marginal Willingness To Pay ◽  
Influence Of Food

Consumers in developed countries are becoming increasingly aware of food safety, that is to say, the influence of food on human health. The public concern is deeper for those products, such as beef, that have suffered gravely from disease (BSE). In this paper, the factors that influence the decision of purchasing two products, fresh lamb and beef, are investigated. The linkage between quality labels and attributes of food safety is also studied. Finally, the conjoint analysis is used to discern differences in preferences between consumers of labelled meat and non-consumers and to estimate the marginal willingness to pay for the main attributes, in particular, for the quality label.

scholarly journals Investigating Consumers’ Preference for Acrylamide-Free Cassava Snacks

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2721
Author(s):  
Kanokwan Chancharoenchai ◽  
Wuthiya Saraithong
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Potato Chips ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Marginal Willingness To Pay ◽  
Premium Price ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
And Behavior

As potato chips are often found to contain a carcinogen, called acrylamide, less-risky chips can alternatively be made from cassava. This study aims at examining consumers’ preference and the factors determining their marginal willingness to pay for acrylamide-free cassava chips. The study is undertaken based on questionnaire surveys with 1077 respondents from all six regions of Thailand. Various socio-economic characteristics, and behavior and perception on relevant issues are included in the OLS estimations of marginal willingness, acting as independent variables. The study finds that people show their preference for acrylamide-free cassava chips, and are willing to pay a premium price of THB 5.86, on average. The results also statistically present, among others, the positive explanatory power of persons’ perception about food safety, especially the dangers of acrylamide, and the size of family on the preference of cassava chips. Adult consumers and those from the northeastern region surprisingly reveal an unfavorable willingness to pay more for non-acrylamide cassava chips. Moreover, the availability of sale promotion can encourage consumers to pay more for healthier cassava chips. The findings should allow producers to understand consumers’ buying behavior and their preference for cassava chips as a substitute product; in turn, this should help to commercialize these products in the wider market.

Evaluation of Multiple Benefits of Artificial Streams Augmented with Recycled Water Using Conjoint Analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Yamagata ◽  
D. Yamanaka ◽  
M. Ogoshi ◽  
M. Minamiyama
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Conjoint Analysis ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Aquatic Habitats ◽  
Recycled Water ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Artificial Streams ◽  
Marginal Willingness To Pay ◽  
Japanese Yen

This study aims at evaluating multiple environmental and educational benefits of artificial streams augmented with recycled water using conjoint analysis. The survey was carried out at Tadotsu Town in Japan where recycled water is used for augmenting artificial streams to restore habitats for firefly regarded as a symbol of “clean water” and to provide opportunity for environmental education such as firefly-watching. Marginal willingness-to-pay for the artificial streams for preserving habitats for firefly, securing hygienic safety to allow body contact, enhancing landscape and providing opportunity for environmental education were estimated at 4,419 Japanese yen (JPY) (US$44), 1,375 JPY (US$14), 4,094 JPY (US$41) and 918 JPY (US$9) per household per year. Those who knew or visited the streams had higher marginal willingness-to-pay for preserving aquatic habitats. And those who attended firefly-watching had high marginal willingness-to-pay for both of preserving aquatic habitats and securing hygienic safety. The results indicated the importance of education at the streams such as firefly-watching for public understanding in habitat preservation and hygienic safety of recycled water.

scholarly journals The significance and possibility of functional food production

2002 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Dimitrijevic-Brankovic ◽  
Josip Baras ◽  
Jaroslav Bojovic
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
New Production ◽  
Minimal Processing ◽  
Hidden Hunger ◽  
Influence Of Food

Abundant knowledge of the significance of food quality for all human living functions as well as growing human population and the occurrence of world "hidden hunger", directed food producers toward new production processes of and new product development that must satisfy the specific needs of different categories of consumers. The differences are reflected in sex age, religious affiliation, activity, health, social status etc. "Organic", "natural, minimal processing, functional (and often called "therapeutical") food nowadays represents the key interest of nutritionists, physicians and food producers. Such food should have a beneficial influence on human health, besides satisfying the nutritive and energetic necessities, by protective, prophylactic and healing performance. This paper discusses facts about the influence of food on human health, problems of malnutrition in developing and developed countries, presents states of food production in the world and in Yugoslavia, legislation and regulations on nourishment and food production, the disadvantages of former concepts of development of this production and possible directions of future trends with a particular review on functional food production.

Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence - Micronutrient Intake and Status Globally

2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽  
Paul Walter
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Molecular Basis ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
New Science ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Micronutrient Intake

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.

OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS OF LOBISTRY ACTIVITY IN UKRAINE: REALITIES TODAY AND EVOLUTIONARY FORECAST

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 329-339
Author(s):  
Tikhon Sergeyevich Yarovoy
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Political System ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Events ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Industrial Groups

The article is devoted to the research of goals and functions of lobbying activity. The author has processed the ideas of domestic and foreign scientists, proposed his own approaches to the definition of goals and functions of lobbying activities through the prism of public administration. As a result, a generalized vision of the goals and functions of lobbying activities as interrelated elements of the lobbying system was proposed, and a forecast for further evolution of the goals and functions of domestic lobbying was provided. The analysis of lobbying functions allowed us to notice the tendencies in shifting the goals of this activity. If the objectives were fully covered by functions such as mediation between citizens and the state, the information function and the function of organizing plurality of public interests, then the role of strengthening the self-organization of civil society and the function of compromise become increasingly important in the process of formation in the developed countries of civil society and the development of telecommunication technologies. Ukrainian lobbyism will not be left to the side of this process. Already, politicians of the highest level, leaders of financial and industrial groups have to act, adjust their goals (even if they are — declared), taking into account the reaction of the public. In the future, this trend will only increase. The analysis of current research and political events provides all grounds for believing that, while proper regulatory legislation is being formed in Ukraine, the goals and functions of domestic lobbying will essentially shift towards a compromise with the public. It is noted that in spite of the existence of a basic direction of action, lobbying may have several ramified goals. Guided by the goals set, lobbyism can manifest itself in various spheres of the political system of society, combining the closely intertwined interests of various actors in the lobbying process, or even — contrasting them.

Global E-Waste Management and Second-Hand Consumption in the Third World: Substandard Context and Tokunbo Phenomenon in Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayokunle Olumuyiwa Omobowale
Keyword(s):  
Third World ◽  
New Products ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Environmental Standards ◽  
The West ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
The Public ◽  
Standards And Regulations ◽  
The Third World ◽  
National Environmental

The world is technologically advancing, but the management of resultant waste, commonly known as e-waste, is also becoming very challenging. Of major concern is the incessant flow of this waste into the developing world where they assume secondhand value in spite of the associated environmental threats. This study adopts the qualitative approach to examine this phenomenon in Nigeria. The study reveals that aside from being cheaper than the new products, second-hand goods are usually preferred to the new products due to the substandard nature of most new electronics largely imported from Asia (especially China). The tag of Tokunbo or ‘imported from the West’ associated with second-hand goods imported from developed countries makes them more preferable to the public relative to new electronics imported from China, disparagingly termed Chinco. Yet both the second-hand electronics that are socially appreciated as Tokunbo and the substandard new electronics imported into Nigeria together render the country a huge recipient of goods that soon collapse and swell the e-waste heap in the country. This situation may be mitigated through strengthening the Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, and also by sensitizing Nigerians on the dangers inherent in e-wastes.

Sosialisasi Daur Ulang Sampah Sebagai Upaya Pengembangan Eko-Budaya di Lingkungan Desa Sayang Jatinangor Kabupaten Sumedang

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Sri Rijati ◽  
Tania Intan ◽  
Mega Subekti
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
New Product ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
Priority Area ◽  
The Public ◽  
Negative Behaviour

This activity aims to growth awareness and public concern over the use of household waste. One effective way is tomake the process of recycling of waste in order to be a new product that has economic value. Sayang village, Jatinangor inSumedang district became one of priority area for the organization of this event. Its geographical location which is relativelyclose to the area of education is one reason for choosing this village. The activities in the form of Program Pengabdian kepadaMasyarakat Dosen (PPMD) is carried out by means of lectures, demonstrations and practices / trainings. The high productionof household waste and negative behaviour regarding garbage is actually an issue that is closely related to cultural behaviour.Therefore, the solution is actually should be also related with the issue of people’s mindset about the garbage. Recycling wastebins in order to produce a product that has economic value to be an alternative way to change people's mindsets about thegarbage that have tended to be negative. This activity is considered successful because of the participation of the public,especially mothers of households is quite high and active in a series of events

Growing Inequality and Public Awareness of Inequality in the States

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
William W. Franko ◽  
Christopher Witko
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Conditions ◽  
Perceptions Of Inequality ◽  
Public Opinion Polls ◽  
Opinion Polls

Here the authors present the variation that exists in income inequality across the states, and variation in public awareness or concern about income inequality as measured by public opinion polls. Though politicians may decide to tackle income inequality even in the absence of public concern about inequality, the authors argue that government responses are more likely when and where there is a growing awareness of, and concern about, inequality, which is confirmed in the analyses in this book. To examine this question in subsequent chapters, a novel measure of public awareness of rising state inequality is developed. Using these estimates, this chapter shows that the growth in the public concern about inequality responds in part to objective increases in inequality, but also that state political conditions, particularly mass partisanship, shape perceptions of inequality.

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