A scoping review of the literature examining consumer acceptance of upcycled foods
Food Quality and Preference,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
114, С. 105098 - 105098
Опубликована: Янв. 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
Язык: Английский
Global perceptions and acceptance of irradiated food: a comparative systematic review
Italian Journal of Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Irradiated
food
acceptance
around
the
world
exhibits
systematic
variabilities
across
many
facets
related
to
citizens'
perceived
approval
ratings
of
product.
The
present
research
summarizes
empirical
evidence
on
extent
which
people
accept
irradiated
food.
A
review
methodology
structured
design
and
implementation
analysis.
authors
performed
comprehensive
searches
for
studies
featuring
rates
in
two
broad
databases:
Web
Science
Scopus.
total
27
peer-reviewed
articles
English
language
covering
24,474
15
different
countries
provided
survey-based
data
investigation.
Results
indicated
that
increased
by
a
large
margin
past
35
years
(33%
1992
67%
2024).
Citizens'
refusal
purchase
decreased
from
19%
16%
globally
same
period.
One
emerging
trends
results
was
rate
familiarity,
remained
relatively
unchanged
at
50%
time
frame.
Globally,
is
high
rising.
Information
campaigns
education
about
benefits
have
led
increases
awareness
familiarity.
Despite
improving
perceptions
globally,
stark
variability
still
exists
rates,
with
developing
having
lower
compared
highly
industrialized
countries.
This
first
comparative
analysis
populations'
worldwide.
paper
provides
new
estimates
global
highlights
among
countries,
offering
valuable
insights
policymakers
interested
investing
it.
Язык: Английский
Nanofood insights: A survey of U.S. consumers’ attitudes toward the use of nanotechnology in food processing
Appetite,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
201, С. 107613 - 107613
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024
Novel
applications
of
nanotechnology
in
food
processing
hold
tremendous
potential
to
revolutionize
the
industry
and
address
challenges
security
public
health.
Understanding
addressing
consumers'
evolving
attitudes
toward
use
is
important
promote
technology's
adoption
inform
development
regulatory
frameworks
that
align
with
societal
values.
We
used
a
survey
research
design
explore
U.S.
such
uses
nanotechnology.
Through
literature,
we
identified
various
cognitive
affective
factors
have
influenced,
or
influence,
attitudes,
those
develop
comprehensive
regression
model.
collected
data
from
national
sample
consumers
(N
=
1071).
The
model
accounted
for
64.22%
variance
(adjusted
R
Язык: Английский
Assessment of awareness on consumption of irradiated foods among Saudi population using a validated psychometric scale
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Май 30, 2024
Despite
the
application
of
food
irradiation
for
enhancing
safety,
many
consumers
lack
an
understanding
its
fundamental
principles,
often
misinterpreting
information
and
exhibiting
negative
perceptions
toward
foods
treated
with
ionizing
radiation.
This
study
focuses
on
evaluating
public
awareness
regarding
consumption
irradiated
within
Saudi
Arabia,
utilizing
Awareness
Scale
Consumption
Irradiated
Foods
(ASCIF),
a
developed
validated
tool.
The
ASCIF
encompasses
four
constructs:
concepts,
awareness,
labeling,
safety
concerning
foods.
average
scores
each
subscale
aggregate
score
were
determined,
analysis
incorporating
both
descriptive
inferential
statistical
methods.
study's
sample
712
individuals
predominantly
consisted
females
(53.37%),
aged
18–30
years
(55.62%),
those
holding
bachelor's
degree
or
higher
(70.79%),
participants
earning
less
than
SAR
5000
(42.70%),
students
(37.08%),
singles
(66.85%).
overall
mean
category
as
follows:
(2.87
±
0.92),
concept
(3.18
0.79),
label
(3.44
1.15),
(2.68
1.03).
was
3.02
0.81,
diverse
spectrum
majority
(62.92%)
intermediate
while
17.98%
displayed
poor
19.10%
demonstrated
high
awareness.
Logistic
regression
identified
age
educational
attainment
significant
predictors
levels
(
p
<
0.001).
These
results
highlight
moderate
among
population,
variations
based
demographic
factors.
conclusion
emphasizes
necessity
tailored
initiatives
that
cater
to
specific
groups
enhance
technologies
in
Arabia.
thereby
provides
valuable
insights
policymakers
health
educators
designing
effective
communication
strategies
about
Язык: Английский
What's the Beef with Gene Editing? An Investigation of Factors Influencing U.S. Consumers’ Acceptance of Beef from Gene-Edited Cattle
Future Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 100454 - 100454
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Interplay of multiple labels and willingness to pay
International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024
Purpose
There
are
calls
for
irradiated
food
labelling
due
to
a
significant
need
safety
and
extensive
procedures
safeguard
consumer
health.
Additionally,
there
is
strong
push
from
producers
mandatory
Country
of
Origin
(COO)
labelling.
The
study
examines
how
the
COO
Radura
labels
influence
behaviour
shows
interplay
between
these
influences.
Using
Attitude-Behavior-Context
theory,
conceptual
model
proposed
tested
evaluate
factors.
use
multiple
allows
more
choices.
How
information
presented
on
corresponds
consumers'
pre-purchase
search
regular
label
users.
Design/methodology/approach
Structural
Equation
Modelling
(SEM),
Generalised
Linear
Cluster
Analysis
were
used
analyse
data
sample
322
Australian
respondents.
Findings
revealed
that
had
positive
relationship
with
attitudes
but
negative
WTP,
acting
as
suppressed
mediator
WTP.
Interestingly,
while
knowledge
was
not
found
significant,
confidence
emerged
factor.
Furthermore,
research
suggests
users
may
prioritize
over
labels.
Originality/value
This
contributes
novelty
by
being
first
address
labels,
complementing
growing
body
literature
irradiation
It
also
offers
valuable
insights
retail
practitioners,
providing
an
understanding
can
facilitate
delivery
high-value
at
point
purchase.
Язык: Английский