Consumer Preference for Local Apples Malang and Imported Apples during the Pandemic

Isaskar, Riyanti; Perwitasari, Hani

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202131601009

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“…The findings have some implications, as follows: First, the availability of imported apples in the domestic market erodes the market of domestically grown apples, damaging the local economy and farmers’ incomes, as found by a study (Paxton, 2011). The previous study supports the massive availability of imported apples (Isaskar and Perwitasari, 2021). Data demonstrate that Indonesia underwent an increasing apple deficit (export minus import) from 2002 (US$ −68,312) to 2021 (US$ −374,148) (ITC Trade Map, 2023).…”

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“…The other study found that imported apples are preferred because of a factor of performance (size, colour, freshness, benefits, ease of obtaining, cleanliness and taste), packaging (packaging and label) and green product (organic) (Isaskar and Perwitasari, 2021). In the Indonesian context, domestic apples are mostly purchased by people with a range of monthly incomes between IDR 3 and 9m (around USD 192-575), falling into an indifferent and value-seeking cluster of consumers (Zamzami and Ariyawardana, 2019).…”

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“…Domestic apples are preferable because of attributes of quality (in order: juiciness, appearance, freshness and aroma), cultivars (in order: Rome Beauty and Manalagi variety) and purchasing place (in order: fruit stalls and supermarket) (Relawati et al , 2017). The other study in Indonesia found that consumers prefer domestic apples because of the factors of performance (size, colour, packaging, label, texture, ease of obtaining and taste), appearance (freshness and cleanliness) and green product (organic and benefit) (Isaskar and Perwitasari, 2021). In contrast, imported apples are preferred because of attributes of quality (in order: appearance, texture, aroma and juiciness), cultivars (in order: Fuji and Washington variety) and purchasing place (in order: fruit stalls and supermarkets) (Relawati et al , 2017).…”

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“…In contrast, imported apples are preferred because of attributes of quality (in order: appearance, texture, aroma and juiciness), cultivars (in order: Fuji and Washington variety) and purchasing place (in order: fruit stalls and supermarkets) (Relawati et al , 2017). The other study found that imported apples are preferred because of a factor of performance (size, colour, freshness, benefits, ease of obtaining, cleanliness and taste), packaging (packaging and label) and green product (organic) (Isaskar and Perwitasari, 2021). In the Indonesian context, domestic apples are mostly purchased by people with a range of monthly incomes between IDR 3 and 9m (around USD 192–575), falling into an indifferent and value-seeking cluster of consumers (Zamzami and Ariyawardana, 2019).…”

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“…For example, in a study on banana commodity, the researchers studied the minimum situation of food mile issues: banana waste during the distribution process and economic loss (Irsyadillah et al , 2020). Some scholars performed their studies on preference between local and imported apples, but the studies hardly covered the food mile issues (Isaskar and Perwitasari, 2021; Relawati et al , 2017; Slamet and Nakayasu, 2017; Zamzami and Ariyawardana, 2019). From the perspective of sustainable or green logistics in Indonesia, food miles are also rarely studied in depth and are unrelated to apple fruit.…”

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Apple fruit preference and food mile problems under halal supply chain

Nazaruddin,

Miah,

Susanty

et al. 2024

JIMA

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Purpose This study aims to uncover apple preference and consumption in Indonesia, to disclose the risk of non-halal contamination of apples and the importance of maintaining the halal integrity of apples along the supply chain and to uncover the impacts of food miles of apples along supply chain segmentation. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted mixed research methods under a fully mixed sequential dominant status design (QUAN → qual). Data were collected through a survey in some Indonesian provinces (N = 396 respondents). Samples were collected randomly from individual consumers. The qualitative data were collected through interviews with 15 apple traders in Indonesia. Data were analysed using crosstab, chi-square and descriptive analysis. Findings First, Muslim consumers believe in the risk of chemical treatment of apples because it can affect the halal status of apples. Second, Indonesian consumers consider the importance of halal certification of chemical-treated apples and the additives for apple treatments. Third, the insignificance of domestic apple preference contributes to longer food miles at the first- and middle-mile stages (preference for imported apples). Fourth, apple consumption and shopping distance contribute to the longer food miles problem at the last-mile stage. Fifth, longer food miles have negative impacts, such as emissions and pollution, food loss and waste, food insecurity, financial loss, slow development of the local economy and food unsafety. Practical implications This research has implications for the governments, farmers, consumers (society) and business sectors. Originality/value This study proposes a framework of food miles under a halal supply chain (halal food miles) to reduce the risk of food miles and improve halal integrity. The findings from this research have theoretical implications for the development of the food mile theory, halal food supply chain and green supply chain.

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Can an apple a day keep COVID-19 away? A cluster analysis of the long-term COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the consumption of apples in Italy

Giannetto,

De Pascale,

Di Vita

et al. 2024

BFJ

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PurposeApples have always been considered a healthy product able to provide curative properties to consumers. In Italy, there is a long tradition of apple consumption and production both as a fresh product and as processed food. However, as with many other products, the consumption of fruits and vegetables and, more specifically apples, has been drastically affected by the first lockdown in 2020. In this project, the authors investigate whether the change in consumption habits had long-lasting consequences beyond 2020 and what are the main eating motivations, food-related behavior and socio-demographic affecting the consumption of fruits and vegetables after the pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThe authors ran two online surveys with 1,000 Italian consumers across a year (from October 2021 to December 2022). In the study, participants answered questions about their consumption habits and their eating motives. Out of 1,000 consumers, the authors included in the final analysis only the participants who answered both surveys, leaving a final sample of 651 consumers.FindingsThe results show that participants have allocated more budget to fruit and vegetables after the lockdown than before it. Moreover, consumers reported an average increase in the consumption of apples. However, the increase was more pronounced for people aged between 30 and 50 years old and identified as female. After showing the difference across time, a cluster analysis identified three main segments that differ in their eating motives, place of purchase and area of residence.Practical implicationsOverall, the results contribute to a better understanding of how the global pandemic is still affecting people's daily life. Moreover, the findings can be used to guide the marketing and communication strategies of companies in the food sector.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study that investigates changes in the consumption of fruits and vegetables, and, more specifically, apples, in Italy more than one year after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the study proposes a classification of consumers based on their habits in a time frame during which the COVID-19 wave was at its bottom which is not currently present in the literature.

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The role of halal requirements, health-environmental factors, and domestic interest in food miles of apple fruit

Nazaruddin,

Nugraha,

Nurhasan

et al. 2023

Open Agriculture

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This study examines the indirect and direct factors affecting the preference for distant travel of apple fruit (food miles or FMs) in Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country. This research employs a quantitative consumer survey of 522 respondents in Indonesia from January to February 2023. Data were collected online (i.e. via social media), and the respondents were chosen randomly. Data were then analysed using a partial least square-structural equation model to prove the proposed hypotheses using Rstudio. This investigation has some principal findings. First, domestic interest and health-environment benefits directly affect the preference for short food miles (SFMs). Second, the halal requirements do not directly affect the choice of SFMs but indirectly affect the preference for SFMs through health-environmental benefits. In sum, the choice for SFMs is affected by domestic interest (direct), health-environmental benefits (direct), and halal requirements (indirect). This study finally has a theoretical contribution to the interplay among green supply chain, halal food supply chain, and food security.

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Consumer Preference for Local Apples Malang and Imported Apples during the Pandemic

Cited by 5 publications

References 29 publications

Apple fruit preference and food mile problems under halal supply chain

Apple fruit preference and food mile problems under halal supply chain

Can an apple a day keep COVID-19 away? A cluster analysis of the long-term COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the consumption of apples in Italy

The role of halal requirements, health-environmental factors, and domestic interest in food miles of apple fruit

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