RECENT EVOLUTION OF THE CONSUMPTION OF ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTS IN BELGIUM

The consumption of organic food products in Belgium increased significantly andcontinuously between 2008 and 2016, growing from 1.5 % to 3.2% of the totalconsumers’ expenses for fresh food products. Nine percent of Belgian families buyorganic food products at least once per week and represent 60% of the totalexpenses. The total expenses per capita reached nearly 33€ in 2015. The mainexpenses concerned dairy products (6.72 €/capita), vegetables (5.57) and fruits(4.40). These expenses have been globally increasing. The market share of organicproducts considerably varies from one type of food products to another: it is thehighest for meat substitutes (24.6% in 2016) and eggs (14.0%), while it reaches3.0% for dairy products, 6.6% for vegetables and 4.3% for fruits. Thesepercentages have been globally increasing during the last years. Vegetable productshave been proportionally more sold than animal products compared to the situationin the conventional market. Supermarkets and specialized shops are the mostcommon distribution channels, direct sales on farms and open markets remainingmarginal. Families with high income and children and retired people with highincome are those who spend the most on organic food products. This evolution issupported by the Walloon government through the organic farming developmentplan.

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An Analysis of Factors Affecting on Growth of Organic Food Perception of Consumers in a Metro City of India

International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology ◽

10.48175/ijarsct-683 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 228-238

Author(s):

Pratap G. Patil

Keyword(s):

Organic Farming ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Organic Food ◽

Food Products ◽

Polluted Water ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Food Perception ◽

Safety And Health

Purpose: Food gives us essential nutrients to lead a healthy lifestyle but lately it has been found that many food products have become hazardous due to contamination and lead to many diseases. The rampant use of pesticides and chemical-based fertilizers in agriculture has, increased the productivity but at the same time they have created an alarming situation for the environment. The demand of the hour is to therefore to encourage organic farming and offer a better choice to consumers as well as save the environment. The purpose of this paper is to explore and understand the factors affecting perception of consumers on organic food products in Indian context. Design – Methodology – Approach: The study used a structured survey of 300 respondents covering metro city (India). Exploratory research was used to know the variables from the literature that affect the perception of consumers regarding organic food. Descriptive research was used to understand the demographic profile of the organic food consumer’s. Conclusive research design was used to test the hypothesis based upon the motivating and inhibiting factor in the growth of organic food. Findings: The data collected from the survey were analyzed using percent analysis and ANOVA tests. Results indicated that the intention to purchase organic products was impacted by the consumer’s belief on the safety and health aspect of the product, trust and certification, information and availability and lifestyle and are hence drivers of growth. And certain impeding factors were identified like doubt in the professed quality of organic food, lack of awareness and price parity. Social Implications: There are enough evidences of fertile land being converted into wasteland because of use of agro- chemical-based fertilizers in farming. There are also enough incidents of polluted water (ground and surface) due to agrochemical-based farming. Heavy use of pesticides leads to adverse effect on the health of farmers also. There were many reports of farmers committing suicide because of debt due to heavy investment on pesticides and fertilizers. Organic farming is a win-win proposition for environment, farmers and consumer’s. Originality/value – The study was an effort to understand awareness and perception of organic food consumers in urban India post-agriculture revolution. The result would help the organic food producing and marketing companies to understand the factors that influence the belief of consumers when they purchase organic food and henceforth they can formulate communication strategies and marketing policy based on consumer’s expectations.

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Trends in demand on the organic food market in the European countries

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201821207008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 212 ◽

pp. 07008

Author(s):

Vasily Nechaev ◽

Pavel Mikhailushkin ◽

Alina Alieva

Keyword(s):

Organic Food ◽

Growth Curves ◽

Food Products ◽

Demand Growth ◽

Organic Products ◽

Food Market ◽

Potential Demand ◽

Dynamic Growth ◽

Per Capita ◽

European Markets

The sector of organic agriculture is attractive for investment, and the organic food market demonstrates a dynamic growth. The article suggests methodological approaches to the analysis of demand trends on the organic food market based on the use of growth curves. The dynamics of changes in the consumption of organic products per capita is characterized by a sequential single passage of the stages of development (growth), the achievement of maximum indicators (saturation), recessions, and cessation of existence. As the main factors determining the rate of development and the potential consumption of organic food products per capita, the level of incomes and life of the population was considered. The potential consumption of organic food products per capita in different countries is grounded, taking into account these factors. Based on the analysis of the functions of the growth rates of the per capita demand for organic food products derived from the estimated demand growth curves, the stages of the life cycle of organic food products on the European markets were analyzed, and the exhaustion of the potential demand for organic products in all considered countries except Britain was identified. It is expected that the further expansion of organic food production in the European producer countries will be facilitated by the reorientation to new markets actively importing this product (China, Russia, Japan, and Singapore).

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Opportunities and Challenges in Marketing of Organic Food Products in Uttarkhand

Journal of Global Economy ◽

10.1956/jge.v14i4.493 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 11-20

Author(s):

Ratna Banerjee ◽

Meenakshi Sharma

Keyword(s):

Organic Farming ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Organic Food ◽

Food Product ◽

Food Products ◽

Environment Friendly ◽

Sustainable Products ◽

Organic Products ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Farming Policy

Rising population, economic growth and awareness regarding environmental sustainability is making the consumers as well as companies to look for alternative products. In this regard, organic food product is one of the source to reduce environmental degradation as well as lead to increased employment opportunities. This paper examines the challenges and opportunities of marketing organic food products in Dehradun city and nearby areas. Additionally it identifies the demand-supply gap and the economic viability of using organic products. Descriptive study is done on the information obtained from retailers/suppliers to study the disparities in the prices of organic food products and the reasons behind them. The study considered organic farming to be a feasible production system towards sustainable development and recommends development of an organic farming policy in Uttarakhand through wide consultation with all stakeholders. Further scope may include recyclable (environment friendly) packaging, other sustainable products such as e-vehicle for logistics and all.

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Trends in animal production from organic farming [review]

Acta Innovations ◽

10.32933/actainnovations.28.4 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 32-39

Author(s):

Wojciech Wójcik ◽

Paweł Solarczyk ◽

Monika Łukasiewicz ◽

Kamila Puppel ◽

Beata Kuczyńska

Keyword(s):

Organic Farming ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Organic Food ◽

Main Idea ◽

Animal Production ◽

Organic Production ◽

Animal Origin ◽

Agricultural System ◽

Animal Products ◽

Substantial Impact

Organic farming is an alternative method for dynamic agricultural system. Products that are obtained from organic farming are referred to as ecological or organic food [1]. These include products of animal origin that come from organic farming [2]. In the case of animal production in organic farming there are particular requirements for breed, animal welfare and feeding. Additionally, the origins of animals is also of crucial importance since, basically, such animals should be purchased from organic farms. However, there can be exceptions to this requirement, for instance, if the number of animals of a particular species or of a specific breed is not sufficient [3]. The main idea behind organic production is obtaining plant or animal products maintaining good soil structure, clean water and adjusting to the natural rhythm of nature. Enhancement of the social status has led to the situation where consumers pay more attention to the quality and origins of the products they choose. Numerous scientific papers from recent years, based on consumer’s opinion, show substantial impact of welfare system on the quality of animal products. Since ‘90s there has been a systematic surge of interest in products from ecological systems and demand for these, which in turn affect the development of this agricultural sector. The aim of the work is to compare the changes in organic production over the last 26 years in Poland with reference to the situation in Europe and whole globe. The research has been done on the basis of statistics since 1990 up till now as well as on scientific studies. Nowadays, there are increasing numbers of farms and redirections of production, as well as changes in the sizes of farms producing organic food.

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An analysis of factors affecting growth of organic food

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-02-2016-0080 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 118 (9) ◽

pp. 2308-2325 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Richa Misra ◽

Deepak Singh

Keyword(s):

Organic Farming ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Organic Food ◽

Food Products ◽

Polluted Water ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

National Capital Region ◽

Content Type ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

National Capital

Purpose Food gives us essential nutrients to lead a healthy lifestyle but lately it has been found that many food products have become hazardous due to contamination and lead to many diseases. The rampant use of pesticides and chemical-based fertilizers in agriculture has, increased the productivity but at the same time they have created an alarming situation for the environment. The demand of the hour is to therefore to encourage organic farming and offer a better choice to consumers as well as save the environment. The purpose of this paper is to explore and understand the factors affecting perception of consumers on organic food products in Indian context. Design/methodology/approach The study used a structured survey of 150 respondents covering Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) of Ghaziabad, Noida and Faridabad (India). Exploratory research was used to know the variables from the literature that affect the perception of consumers regarding organic food. Descriptive research was used to understand the demographic profile of the organic food consumer’s. Conclusive research design was used to test the hypotheses based upon the motivating and inhibiting factor in the growth of organic food. Findings The data collected from the survey were analyzed using t-test, χ 2 test, factor analysis and multiple linear regression tests. Results indicated that the intention to purchase organic products was impacted by the consumer’s belief on the safety and health aspect of the product, trust and certification, information and availability and lifestyle and are hence drivers of growth. And certain impeding factors were identified like doubt in the professed quality of organic food, lack of awareness and price parity. Social implications There are enough evidences of fertile land being converted into wasteland because of use of agro- chemical-based fertilizers in farming. There are also enough incidents of polluted water (ground and surface) due to agrochemical-based farming. Heavy use of pesticides leads to adverse effect on the health of farmers also. There were many reports of farmers committing suicide because of debt due to heavy investment on pesticides and fertilizers. Organic farming is a win-win proposition for environment, farmers and consumer’s. Originality/value The study was an effort to understand awareness and perception of organic food consumers in urban India post-agriculture revolution. The result would help the organic food producing and marketing companies to understand the factors that influence the belief of consumers when they purchase organic food and henceforth they can formulate communication strategies and marketing policy based on consumer’s expectations.

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Consumption and Offer of Organic Food on the Slovak Market

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun201866051315 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 66 (5) ◽

pp. 1315-1323 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kristína Predanocyová ◽

Peter Šedík ◽

Ľubica Kubicová ◽

Elena Horská

Keyword(s):

Organic Farming ◽

Dairy Products ◽

Organic Food ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Bakery Products ◽

Food Market ◽

Conventional Foods ◽

Buying Behaviour ◽

Survey Questionnaires

The growing interest of consumers in the products of organic farming is currently considered as a trend on the food market. The aim of the submitted paper is to characterize organic farming, the production, the offer of organic food in Slovak retails and the position of consumers on the organic food market in Slovakia. For evaluating the situation of organic farming in Slovakia, secondary data from the database of Research Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics and Central Institute of Control and Testing in Bratislava were used. The primary data were obtained through two survey questionnaires. The aim of the first of them was to find out the offer of organic food in retail stores in Slovakia. Based on the results, we can state that most of the addressed retailers sell organic food and the most widespread are dairy products and bakery products. Nowadays, the offer of organic food is the same as the most desirable products by consumers. 40 % of the surveyed Slovak retails have specially labelled products of organic farming placed among conventional foods. The second conducted questionnaire survey, which aim was to determine buying behaviour of young consumers on the Slovak market. Based on the results, it could be stated that consumers mostly purchase organic food in specialized stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, and they mainly decide according to the quality and origin of the food.

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Marketing of Organic Food Products at Madurai City

Ushus - Journal of Business Management ◽

10.12725/ujbm.34.2 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 25-45

Author(s):

P Shandini ◽

N Ramani

Keyword(s):

Organic Farming ◽

Organic Food ◽

Food Products ◽

Global Market ◽

Traditional Practice ◽

Total Food ◽

Organic Products ◽

Food Market ◽

Ecological Concern ◽

Organic Produce

The organic farming sector in developing countries is still diminutive. However, the traditional practice of organic farming by the indigenous farmers is an advantage that would help India to become a global market leader in this sector. India has the potential to emerge as a major exporter of organic produce. Organic products mature without the use of fertilizers, artificial chemicals, and pesticides. The Indian organic food market, although in its nascent stage, has started growing rapidly. Generally, consumers prefer organic food due to safety, human health, and ecological concern. Sometimes it could also be due to attributes like nutrition value, taste, originality and look of organic food. Worldwide trade in organic products is growing incredibly which has prompted experts to project consumption of organic food to be more than 25% of total food consumption by 2020. Universal consumption growth rates over the next 3-5 years will be fairly high (25 – 30%) when compared to most other categories of food. In the last decade, organic food products have been measured to do a healthier business than conventional food products. Thus the expansion of organic agriculture is seen as a part of promising promotion trends. This research reveals the percentage consumption of organic food products and provides suggestions to implement the various marketing strategies adopted by the retailers to sell the products and other factors impacting the preference of the consumers in the various strata of the society.

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AN INVESTIGATION ON THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ORGANIC FOOD PURCHASE INTENTION IN WUHAN

Journal on Innovation and Sustainability RISUS ISSN 2179-3565 ◽

10.23925/2179-3565.2019v10i3p88-95 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Geffroy Anne-Laure ◽

Ju Lie ◽

Wang Aimin

Keyword(s):

Purchase Intention ◽

Research Method ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Organic Food ◽

Food Products ◽

Distribution Channels ◽

Food Purchase ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Lack Of Knowledge

This paper aims to investigate the factors influencing the purchase intention of organic food in the mid-sized city of Wuhan (China). After reviewing relevant literature, the research method was developed based on five hypotheses and a handed survey online have been conducted with a total of 162 valid responses. The finding of this study revealed that purchase intention in Wuhan is influenced by similar factors as larger cities. Indeed, despite a lack of knowledge and trust, very few experiences with organic food products, high prices and lack of distribution channels, it does not stop consumers to intend purchasing organic food products.

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