British Food Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Purpose
This
study
investigates
the
relationship
between
hedonic
pleasure
of
trying
new
food
and
emotional
responses
to
insect-based
bakery
products.
Design/methodology/approach
A
laboratory
tasting
was
conducted
with
131
Italian
high
school
students
in
province
Teramo
(Italy).
Participants
completed
a
questionnaire
assess
their
general
liking
ranked
intensity
negative
positive
emotions
after
Findings
The
findings
show
that
significantly
influences
both
emotions.
In
case
emotions,
individuals
who
declared
like
were
more
likely
experience
lower
levels
disgust,
fearful,
worry
distrustful.
Meanwhile,
liked
had
greater
probability
feeling
higher
calm,
energy,
enthusiasm
contentment.
We
further
found
women
(i.e.
fearful
worry)
extent
than
men.
Practical
implications
results
add
useful
information
about
marketing
research
by
showing
which
should
be
encouraged
or
avoided
consumers
different
degrees
food.
Originality/value
is
first
how
impacts
an
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 19, 2025
Food
industry
by-products
can
be
valorized
by
extracting
various
nutritional
components,
like
proteins,
dietary
fiber
or
other
bioactive
compounds,
depending
on
the
type
of
by-products.
By
adding
these
to
new
already
existing
food
products,
consumers’
health
and
wellbeing
may
increase
due
a
more
diet
while
at
same
time
increasing
sustainability
chain.
However,
for
successful
market
implementation
products
containing
ingredients
from
by-products,
consumer
perception
acceptance
are
one
most
important
aspects
that
need
considered.
Therefore,
focus
group
studies
were
organized
in
four
European
countries,
namely
Italy,
Germany,
Romania
Norway,
investigate
perception,
willingness
general
population
(ages
18–60)
buy
products.
When
possible,
individual
purchasing
consumption
trends
analyzed
as
well
get
deeper
insight
into
decision-making
processes
during
grocery
shopping.
In
summary,
was
high
all
studied
participants
interested
enriched
bakery,
meat
dairy
The
main
reason
interest
benefits
an
increased
nutrient
uptake,
contribute
reducing
waste.
afraid
allergies
intolerances
concentrations
contaminants
pesticides
mycotoxins,
which
makes
safety
point
consider
before
developing
Food Quality and Preference,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
114, P. 105098 - 105098
Published: Jan. 7, 2024
Upcycled
foods
are
a
promising
solution
to
reduce
food
waste
because
the
upcycling
process
involves
transforming
by-products
and
materials
into
new
edible
products.
Consumers
tend
be
skeptical
of
novel
processing
technologies,
making
it
crucial
research
factors
influencing
consumers'
acceptance
upcycled
foods.
Such
can
inform
development
evidence-based
communications
marketing
strategies
that
promote
success
in
retail
settings.
We
conducted
scoping
review
literature
investigating
map
existing
evidence
identify
knowledge
gaps.
After
systematically
searching
five
databases,
we
included
37
studies
met
our
inclusion
criteria
were
analysis.
identified
three
categories
key
These
sociodemographic
characteristics,
psychographic
product
characteristics.
Our
findings
suggest
most
important
gender,
educational
level,
(technology)
neophobia,
environmental
awareness,
logos,
labels,
certifications.
In
addition,
communicating
information
about
how
positively
contribute
health,
nutrition,
sustainability,
reduction,
economy
increase
acceptance.
results
advance
research,
practice,
policy
Food Quality and Preference,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
118, P. 105213 - 105213
Published: May 7, 2024
The
soft
texture
and
customizable
nutrient
composition
of
3D
printed
foods
hold
promise
for
sustainable
food
supply
health
promotion.
This
study
focuses
on
their
potential
in
dietary
management
senior
consumers,
emphasizing
the
crucial
aspects
enjoyment
nutritional
adequacy.
Employing
structural
equation
modeling
cluster
analysis,
this
aims
to
analyze
factors
influencing
acceptance
profile
consumer
segments
among
consumers
Japan.
Findings
highlight
significance
consumers'
environmental
consciousness,
which,
mediated
by
perception
usefulness,
plays
a
pivotal
role
fostering
products.
We
also
demonstrated
that
trend-sensitivity
influences
willingness
purchase
through
mediation
awareness
printing
technology
perceived
suggesting
these
might
significantly
affect
intention.
consistently
appeared
profiles
exhibiting
relatively
strong
foods.
elucidates
providing
insights
adoption
novel
technologies.
