Demand for High-Quality Beef Attributes in Developing Countries: The Case of Ecuador

Castillo, Maria Jose; Carpio, Carlos E.

doi:10.1017/aae.2019.21

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“…From the total sample of consumers (n = 693), most of them (67.1%) were women. This finding concurs with those of Segovia et al [18], Pierce-Colfer et al [19], Mahbubi et al [20] and Castillo and Carpio [16], supporting the argument that women dominate the decision-making for beef consumption in their family.…”

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“…Intrinsic and extrinsic beef attributes are important determinants of consumer´s demand for beef; however, the relative importance of these factors varies from country to country [16] or from city to city (in the same country), as it was detected in the present study. Intrinsic cues relate to physical aspects of the product (e.g., color, shape, appearance, etc.)…”

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confidence: 54%

“…The majority (93.8%) responded that they like beef or like it very much, and more than 50% of the responders consumed beef at least every 2 or 3 days. High frequencies of beef consumption have also been reported by the majority (>50%) of responders in other Latin American countries like Mexico (i.e., 75%, by Vilaboa-Arroniz et al [24], and 95% by Ngapo et al [25]), Ecuador (79%, by Castillo and Carpio [16]), Costa Rica (91%, by CORFOGA, [26]), and Chile (82%, [27]). Additionally, in Australia, Ardeshiri and Rose [28] reported from a survey of 1002 Australian residents that the majority of respondents (51.8%) purchase beef once a week.…”

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“…Few studies have evaluated the demand determinants based on beef quality attributes in developing countries. Castillo and Carpio [16] conducted a survey of 574 households in Ecuador and reported that they have a positive interest in all credence attributes (i.e., sanitary control, aging, animal welfare and traceability). In Brazil, Giacomazzi et al [17] reported that the most valued attributes for beef consumers are appearance, price, and type of cut; while brand and certifications had little relevance as purchase-decision criteria.…”

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Attitudinal Determinants of Beef Consumption in Venezuela: A Retrospective Survey

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Jerez-Timaure

Hernández

et al. 2020

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Consumer surveys were conducted in the Western, Central, and Eastern regions of Venezuela to determine buying expectations, motivations, needs, perceptions, and preferences of beef consumers, and their acceptance of domestic (and foreign) beef, as affected by different intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Data (n = 693) were gathered by face-to-face interviews on the way out of fresh markets, butcher stores, supermarkets, and, in some cases, at home by using a 45-question structured questionnaire. Responses were subjected to factorial analysis of correspondence (FA) and hierarchical cluster analysis. From the FA, the first two factors explain 74% of the common variance. Factor 1 comprises intrinsic attributes such as color, smell, tenderness, flavor, juiciness, and freshness; while Factor 2 contains extrinsic attributes, mostly related to the origin. The FA profiling data showed that it is possible to concentrate on the traits that consumers usually use as a criterion to perceive beef quality, and to purchase beef. Using cluster analysis, four groups of consumers were mainly distinguished by region, intrinsic attributes, and credence attributes related to production system, aging, traceability, and hygiene. Results from this study will be helpful in designing strategies for recovering and enhancing the future, domestic beef demand.

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Attitudinal Determinants of Beef Consumption in Venezuela: A Retrospective Survey

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“…In Ecuador, most slaughterhouses are public and operated by municipalities providing slaughter service at subsidized rates to wholesalers. Service quality is low with regard to animal welfare and humane handling practices [ 13 ]. The demand for high-quality beef is increasing, and consumers are willing to pay more for products obtained with better animal welfare and sanitary control [ 13 ].…”

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Association between animal welfare indicators and microbiological quality of beef carcasses, including Salmonella spp., from a slaughterhouse in Ecuador

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Background and Aim: Pre-slaughter management and slaughter operations are considered critical factors for animal welfare and meat quality. Previous studies have found poor animal welfare management at municipal slaughterhouses in Ecuador, and little is known about how this affects the microbiological quality of the meat. Therefore, the aim of the study was to analyze the association of the microbiological quality of beef carcasses and animal welfare indicators in a municipal slaughterhouse in Ecuador. Materials and Methods: Data for 6 months were collected from a municipal slaughterhouse in Ecuador. Five trained researchers were strategically located along the slaughter process. A total of 351 animals were observed with regard to welfare indicators, and their carcasses were sampled to evaluate microbiological quality. Antemortem (slipping, falling, and vocalization) and postmortem animal welfare indicators (bleed interval, pH, temperature, and bruises) were measured. To determine the total aerobic bacteria (TAB) and Escherichia coli counts and the presence of Salmonella spp., we collected samples by swabbing four different points of each carcass. The association between microbiological quality and animal welfare indicators was studied using univariate and multivariate logistic regressions. Results: The mean TAB count was 5.3 log CFU/cm2, and the mean total count of E. coli was 2.4 log CFU/cm2. Salmonella spp. were isolated in 3.1% of the carcasses. An electric goad was used in all animals, 19.1% slipped at least once, and 19.9% vocalized. The mean pH of the carcasses was 7.2, and 79.2% of carcasses had bruises. Multivariate analysis showed that Salmonella spp. and the TAB count were associated with pH and the number of bruises (p = 0.01 in both cases). Conclusion: Although there was non-significant association between the majority of animal welfare indicators and microbiological quality, the poor management affecting animal welfare and carcass hygiene are worrisome.

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Chinese consumers' preferences for imported beef products

Kang,

Carpio,

Garcia

et al. 2024

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China's rapidly growing food market offers opportunities for foreign beef producers, thanks to its sizable population and increasing income levels. This study examined Chinese consumers' preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for credence attributes of beef from the domestic market and other large exporting countries. Three beef cuts were considered: steak, brisket, and tongue. Data were collected from an online survey incorporating choice experiments (CEs) of 2016 consumers from China in 2021. Each respondent was presented with three beef alternatives that differed in price, country of origin, food safety, and production certifications, and also included a “no purchase” option. Chinese consumers' beef selections in the CEs were analyzed using a mixed logit model in WTP space. Results indicate that the type of cut does not influence Chinese consumers' evaluation of country of origin and credence attributes. Moreover, results show that Chinese consumers strongly prefer and are willing to pay more for domestic beef than imported beef. Beef from New Zealand had the highest WTP value among all the exporting countries, followed by Argentina, Australia, Canada, Uruguay, Brazil, and the United States. Also, enhanced food safety, Organic, and Green Food certifications had positive WTP values. The findings of this study offer evidence that Chinese consumers prefer safe and quality‐assured beef products. This information can be used by beef producers targeting the Chinese market to design production and marketing strategies.

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Demand for High-Quality Beef Attributes in Developing Countries: The Case of Ecuador

Cited by 13 publications

References 26 publications

Attitudinal Determinants of Beef Consumption in Venezuela: A Retrospective Survey

Attitudinal Determinants of Beef Consumption in Venezuela: A Retrospective Survey

Association between animal welfare indicators and microbiological quality of beef carcasses, including Salmonella spp., from a slaughterhouse in Ecuador

Chinese consumers' preferences for imported beef products

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