The effect of geographical denomination on the uptake of fungus‐resistant grapes
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Abstract
Grape
production
for
wine
making
is
of
great
economic
and
cultural
importance
in
Europe,
but
heavily
dependent
on
pesticides.
Reducing
pesticide
use
associated
risks
a
policy
goal
several
countries,
particularly
Europe.
The
most
effective
strategy
to
substantially
reduce
grape
the
planting
fungus‐resistant
varieties,
which
are
less
susceptible
common
fungal
infections
thus
allow
massive
reduction
treatments.
However,
their
remains
low.
One
possible
reason
may
be
that
new
varieties
conflict
with
policies
supporting
geographical
denomination
systems,
tend
focus
traditional
varieties.
We
provide
first
study
how
systems
directly
affect
adoption
Using
novel
uniquely
detailed
dataset
54,483
variety‐level
observations
from
381
vineyards
Switzerland,
we
find
2%
more
likely
adopted
by
growers
if
they
can
sold
under
denominations.
Thus,
expanding
eligibility
lists
could
straightforward
measure
stimulate
adoption.
effects
small,
so
complementary
needed.
Language: Английский
Unpacking farmers’ multiple values in grapevine variety choice
Agriculture and Human Values,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Language: Английский
Changes in Young Adults’ Perception of an Interspecific Hybrid Grape Juice Induced by the Addition of Acid or Sugar as Part of a Novel Diversification Strategy for the Grape Industry
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1170 - 1170
Published: March 27, 2025
As
an
alternative
to
traditional
red
wine
production
during
economic
crisis,
we
investigated
the
sensory
perception
and
appreciation
(liking)
of
young
consumers
for
organic
grape
juice
from
Plantet
cultivar
(Seibel
5455)
with
or
without
addition
sugar
acid.
This
was
evaluated
through
four
studies
involving
panels
adults
average
age
22
years.
The
goal
determine
how
adding
tartaric
acid
hexoses
(glucose
fructose)
affected
hedonic
scores
as
well
gustatory
aromatic
attributes.
Surprisingly,
a
must
that
experts
deemed
overly
sweet
(with
255
g/L
endogenous
in
control)
did
not
improve
liking
scores.
Similarly,
enhance
liking.
Instead,
natural
juice,
any
added
acid,
most
preferred
product
among
adult
panelists.
preference
shared
by
panel
enology
students,
who
can
be
considered
future
key
decision
makers
industries,
last
study.
expected,
led
'jam'
'sweet'
attributes,
while
resulted
more
'acidic'
profile.
Interestingly,
fruit
attributes
associated
hexose
were
'apricot'
'strawberry',
whereas
strongly
'raspberry'.
Language: Английский
Farm characteristics determine why a large share of organically produced wine is not labelled as organic
Environmental Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(11), P. 115028 - 115028
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Abstract
Organic
agricultural
production
is
increasing
globally
and
of
high
policy
relevance,
particularly
in
Europe.
Various
measures
incentivize
farmers
to
adopt
organic
practices,
such
as
direct
payments
labelling.
We
here
address
a
rarely
considered
aspect
production,
that
not
all
producers
Europe
opt
for
labelling
their
products
at
the
point
sale.
investigate
discrepancy
between
Swiss
viticulture.
Out
115
grapevine
growers
who
adhere
principles
43.5%
do
use
when
marketing
wines.
find
especially
farms
using
alternative
strategies
(e.g.
fungus-resistant
varieties),
smaller
less
specialized
viticulture
be
more
likely
forgo
draw
conclusions
science.
For
example,
our
findings
show
there
may
be,
some
crops,
on
shelves
than
indicated
from
sales
statistics
organically
labelled
products.
The
indicate
share
specific
food
large
thus
misleading.
Language: Английский
Adoption and Impact of Fungus-Resistant Grape Varieties within German Viticulture: A Comprehensive Mixed-Methods Study with Producers
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 6068 - 6068
Published: July 16, 2024
The
reduction
of
phytosanitary
treatments
in
viticulture
is
widely
demanded
by
policymakers
and
consumers.
An
important
solution
the
use
resistant
grapes,
which
can
cut
plant
protection
applications
up
to
80%.
Although
this
a
significant
improvement,
mainly
carried
out
with
traditional
grapes.
Therefore,
aim
paper
identify
factors
that
encourage
cultivation
fungus-resistant
grape
varieties
(FRGV),
as
well
challenges
opportunities
marketing.
Our
study
used
an
exploratory
sequential
mixed-methods
model
design.
In
first
step,
data
were
collected
through
48
in-depth
interviews
analyzed.
Based
on
qualitative
results,
survey
422
producers
was
conducted.
quantitative
research
results
segmented
company
size
production
type
provide
deeper
understanding.
main
drivers
for
are
ecological
benefits
resulting
from
pesticide
use,
organic
particularly
motivated
sustainability
goals.
Smaller
driven
opportunity
introduce
new
wine
style,
whereas
larger
more
cautious
focus
cost
savings.
restricted
large
number
varieties,
lack
experience,
unfavorable
characteristics
initial
generations
A
low
level
variety
prominence
customer
awareness,
unattractive
names,
negatively
affect
producer
acceptance.
To
facilitate
higher
market
acceptance,
it
offer
attractive
directly
communicate
them
consumers,
information
about
sustainable
effects.
Language: Английский