Consumer Acceptance of Genetically Modified (GM)—Cowpeas in Sub-Sahara Africa

Kushwaha, S. S.; Musa, A. S.; Lowenberg‐DeBoer, James; Fulton, Joan R.

doi:10.1080/08974430802355325

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“…Although the overall price coefficient is in the expected direction (i.e., negative) for Nigerian subjects, its small size indicates subjects may have misunderstood the survey scale or not seriously considered it. It is possible that Nigerian subjects' GM food preferences reflect a society‐wide disapproval of GM food led by Islamic clerics and French media in the region (Kushwaha et al, 2004). Similarly, their preference for pesticide use on onions may reflect their understanding that chemical applications are scarce in Niger and farmers will benefit from increased fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide applications.…”

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Measuring the relative importance of preferences for country of origin in China, France, Niger, and the United States

Ehmke

Lusk

Tyner

2008

Agricultural Economics

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Recent labeling policies in developed countries place new focus on origin labeling, especially country of origin labeling, for a variety of food products. It is not clear if this new emphasis on origin is the result of more ethnocentric consumer preferences for food. We measure consumer preferences for country of origin in four different international locations and one domestic control location using a conjoint experiment to test the null hypotheses that consumers do not have stronger own-country preferences. In addition, we compare the relative importance of consumer preferences for origin to their preferences for genetically modified food and pesticide-free production using attribute coefficients from within location ordered probit models. The study was conducted in China, France, Niger, and the United States. We find consumers tend to prefer food from their own location indicating ethnocentric tendencies do play a role in shaping country-of-origin preferences. Country of origin is generally less important to consumers than genetically modified food content and pesticide use in food production. Copyright (c)2008 International Association of Agricultural Economists.

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Measuring the relative importance of preferences for country of origin in China, France, Niger, and the United States

Ehmke

Lusk

Tyner

2008

Agricultural Economics

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“…This study concludes that GM technology has a role to play in food security in Kenya and that there is a need to provide more information to consumers about the technology, which can be provided through established sources of information. A second study on consumer acceptance, this time of GM cowpea in urban centres of northern Nigeria, had quite different results: 90% of the respondents were aware of genetically modified products but two thirds disapproved of its use (Kushwaha et al, 2004). Those respondents who were most concerned about the ethics of genetic transformation were likely to disapprove of such products, while those individuals who identified international radio as an information source were more likely to approve of GM technology.…”

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Perspectives of gatekeepers in the Kenyan food industry towards genetically modified food

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“…A study in Ghana revealed more than 80% of respondents from government ministries and ordinary Ghanaians were unwilling to accept genetically-modified foods and their rejection was based on the fear of unknown side effects and ethical considerations [16]. In other African countries, GMOs have been disapproved by many people [17]. Fulton and colleagues [17] reported that just over 11% of respondents approved the use of genetic modification technology while 67% disapproved and 22% were indifferent.…”

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“…In other African countries, GMOs have been disapproved by many people [17]. Fulton and colleagues [17] reported that just over 11% of respondents approved the use of genetic modification technology while 67% disapproved and 22% were indifferent. In as much as other segments of the population are still indifferent on the use of genetic modification in the African context, some authors argued that genetic modification technology has a role to play in African countries' food security; consumers, however, need more information about the technology [1].…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards genetically modified foods in Zimbabwe

Dexter¹,

Sithole²,

Masendu³

et al. 2019

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Controversy regarding use of genetically modified (GM) foods still persists in both developing and developed worlds. Proponents of genetically engineered foods argue this is a sustainable solution to resource-limited settings where food insecurity continues to increase. However, in this pertinent debate, there is deficiency of knowledge on the opinion of the general public from resource-limited African communities. The aim of this paper is to describe the general public's level of knowledge and perceptions towards use of GM foods in Zimbabwe. A descriptive cross sectional survey was conducted among 301 participants attending a country-wide Traditional and Organic Foods Festival in Harare. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Poor level of knowledge on GM foods was demonstrated among most respondents (60%) and associated with level of education (p<0.05). More than a third of respondents (36%) believed that GM chicken was being sold on Zimbabwean local markets. Lack of understanding on the genetic engineering process in food production was common among respondents. Attitude towards GM foods was negative and intention to consume GM foods was low (38%). Genetic engineering on food production was viewed as driven by a few companies for profit maximization (72%) with consequences for GM foods complex and too risky for humans (70%). Consumers believed a total of 44 GM foods were available on the Zimbabwean market with chicken, maize and fruits being common foods reported as GM foods. More than half (54%) of respondents reported to have consumed GM foods in the past even though GM foods are not permitted in the country. People with increased knowledge on genetic engineering and GM foods were more receptive of GM foods in their diets. Although intention to consume GM foods was high among individuals with increased knowledge and positive perceptions towards GMOs, knowledge and understanding on GM foods among study participants was limited. Positive perceptions, increased knowledge on genetic engineering and GM foods makes people more receptive of GM foods in their diets. There is need to improve consumer awareness on genetic engineering in food production to empower consumers to make informed choices regarding GM food. Consumers in resource-limited settings are sceptical of genetic modification in food and should be consulted during policy formulations on GM foods. Mandatory labelling of GM foods could also improve confidence among consumers on the foods they consume.

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Consumer Acceptance of Genetically Modified (GM)—Cowpeas in Sub-Sahara Africa

Cited by 13 publications

References 5 publications

Measuring the relative importance of preferences for country of origin in China, France, Niger, and the United States

Measuring the relative importance of preferences for country of origin in China, France, Niger, and the United States

Perspectives of gatekeepers in the Kenyan food industry towards genetically modified food

Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards genetically modified foods in Zimbabwe

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