Characterising the fruit and vegetables consumer ethnocentrism in a southern European Country: An assessment of the reliability and validity of the “CETSCALE” in Portugal

Miguel, Luis; Marques, Susana; Duarte, Ana Patrícia

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2022.104770

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“…touching, smelling, tasting and visually assessing the fruit they buy. In addition, this group is generally well informed about the origin and cultivation methods of their products and values transparency in the supply chain (Miguel et al, 2023). For them, the selection, preparation and enjoyment of F&V is more than just a matter of nutrition; it is part of a lifestyle where quality and taste are of paramount importance.…”

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Value seeking, health-conscious or sustainability-concerned? Profiling fruit and vegetable consumers in Euro-Mediterranean countries

Camanzi,

Ahmadi Kaliji,

Prosperi

et al. 2024

BFJ

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PurposeThe aim of this study was to investigate consumer preferences and profile their food-related lifestyles, as well as to identify consumer groups with similar attitudes/behaviours in the Euro-Mediterranean fruit and vegetable market.Design/methodology/approachA structured questionnaire was designed drawing from the food related lifestyles instrument and including other factors relevant to fruit and vegetable consumer preferences. The data were collected in an online survey with 925 participants in France, Greece, and Italy. A principal component analysis was conducted to interpret and examine consumers' fruit and vegetable related lifestyles. In addition, a cluster analysis was performed to identify different consumer segments, based on the core dimensions of the food-related lifestyle approach.FindingsIn each country, three primary consumer segments were distinguished. Health-conscious individuals were predominant in France and Greece, while quality-conscious consumers were prevalent in Italy. These classifications were determined considering various factors such as purchase motivation, perception of product quality, health concerns, environmental certifications, and price sensitivity.Originality/valueThe food-related lifestyle approach has been adapted instrument to create a customised survey instrument specifically designed to capture the intricacies of fruit and vegetable consumer preferences and priorities in three Euro-Mediterranean Countries.

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confidence: 99%