China Agricultural Economic Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Purpose The study aims to investigate consumer preferences across 25 attributes of plant-based milk (PBM) products and examine the key predictors underlying mechanisms purchase decisions PBM alternatives. Design/methodology/approach This employed a multidimensional approach determinants purchasing decisions. Drawing on data from 819 online surveys conducted in Jing-Jin-Ji region China 2021, we measured specific other individual characteristics. Purchasing were framed as two-stage process – decision (frequency) how much pay (WTP). Least Absolute Shrinkage Selection Operator (LASSO) model was utilized these dimensions separately, selected incorporated into OLS linear Heckman’s regression analyses establish mechanisms. Findings findings indicate that consumers exhibit strong preference for freshness absence spoilage, followed by taste experiences such aroma. Preferences preservation significantly increase frequency PBM, while calorie content has negative significant impact. preservation, aroma processing methods can also WTP. vary categories. Social influence, knowledge advertising exposure positively impact Consumers with low food neophobia tend be more responsive product-related factors, freshness, methods, their Originality/value contributes extant literature comprehensively examining provide practical implications marketers policymakers, highlighting strategic product attributes, segments marketing levers effectively target cater
Language: Английский