Consumers’ perception of organic product characteristics. A review

Schleenbecker, Rosa; Hamm, Ulrich

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2013.08.020

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“…The reason for this phenomenon lays firstly within the changes in the consumer perception on food, which, according to scholars [5], is no longer just a means to satisfy hunger, but has gained multiple dimensions due to consumer concerns on health issues, environmental safety and animal welfare. To meet the demand for organic products, the main actors on the organic market must be aware of consumer perceptions regarding these products [6].…”

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Consumers’ Attitudes towards Organic Products and Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Romania

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Abstract:Organic food consumption has increased during the last years as a consequence of its direct impact on consumer health, life style, and social convenience as well as on the environment and sustainable development. Compared to the European level, the consumption of organic food products is quite low in Romania. This paper investigates the perception and attitudes of the organic food consumers from the North-West Development Region of Romania. Consumers' perception towards organic food products was measured using 30 items. The data were collected from 568 respondents and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A factor-cluster approach was used to identify consumer groups. The findings indicated that health concerns, sensory appeal, sustainable consumption and weight concerns are the main reasons for consuming organic food products. Three main groups of organic food consumers were identified: "gourmand", "environmentally concerned" and "health concerned".

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Consumers’ Attitudes towards Organic Products and Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Romania

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“…Therefore, increasing interest and awareness regarding the health implications of food provides evidence for safe food consumption, which includes organic vegetables (Schleenbecker and Hamm, 2013). Due to environmental sensitivity of consumers, environmentally friendly products are gaining acceptance among consumers, who are increasingly aware of their health and the environment protection.…”

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Consumer behavior and knowledge on organic vegetables in Cyprus

Chrysargyris¹,

Xylia²,

Kontos³

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The objective of the present study was to investigate the awareness, knowledge and consumers' behavior towards organic vegetables in Cyprus. For this study, a deliberate sampling technique was used in order to identify a sample group of 180 consumers over the age of 18 years who indented or made purchases from 1) grocery stores; 2) street market; and, 3) supermarkets. A questionnaire was used for data collection across the country. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The results revealed that 99% of Cypriot consumers were aware of organic vegetables but only 69% and 49% of them consume or have knowledge of organically cultivated vegetables, respectively. According to Cypriots, organic vegetables are healthier, fresher and tastier than conventional vegetables. On the other hand, there appears to be a lack of knowledge about the stipulations of organic farming but consumers show great willingness not only to get properly informed via different means but to pay higher for organic vegetables. Concluding, consumers, organic farm holders and distributors should work together to create well-established strategies what will provide a better place in the market for organic products.

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“…Labels or organic claims are widely used to transmit important quality information to consumers [25]. Organic labeling has been observed to be associated with a higher level of perceived healthfulness, hedonism, environmental friendliness and food safety [26,27]. Since organic eggs are credence and potemkin products, labels bearing organic certification elicit certain level of confidence of the values acquired through consuming organic egg.…”

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confidence: 99%