The valuation and purchase of food products that combine local, regional and traditional features: The influence of consumer ethnocentrism

Ferrín, Pilar Fernández; Calvo‐Turrientes, Aitor; Bande, Belén; Artaraz-Miñón, Miren; Galan-Ladero, M. Mercedes

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2017.09.015

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“…Based on the difference in maximum WTP, significant premiums in Switzerland ranged from 11% to 13% (all four segments), in France from 3% to 9% (excluding organic buyers), in Italy from 4% to 7% (excluding non-organic and non-regional buyers and organic buyers), and in Spain from 6% to 10% (excluding regional and organic and regional buyers). Compared to premiums consumers are willing to pay for organic [51,52] or regional products [53], premiums from 3% to 13% are relatively low. However, they are comparable to the premiums consumers were willing to pay for the feature "traditional variety" in Botelho, Dinis [34] and Dinis, Simoes [27].…”

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Consumers’ Valuation of Farmers’ Varieties for Food System Diversity

Meier

Oehen

2019

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To increase the diversity in the food system from seed to fork, participatory on-farm breeding schemes have been proposed. For participatory on-farm breeding schemes to be successful, consumers need to be willing to compensate farmers for their efforts in breeding and in diversifying their cultivation. Using vegetables as an example, we investigated whether consumers of four selected European countries liked the idea of having farmers breed their own varieties and whether they would be willing to pay a premium for farmers' as compared to standard varieties in a supermarket setting. The data was collected in an online survey and a willingness to pay was elicited using a contingent valuation approach. After providing respondents with information about the problem (diversity loss), solution (on-farm breeding), and the benefits of farmers' varieties, consumers' acceptance was very high and consumers were willing to pay a small premium. Our findings suggest that farmers' varieties can be appealing to a wide range of consumers if the appropriate information is provided, as they not only address the increasing demand for more sustainable products but also for more food diversity and tasty products. To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine consumer preferences for farmers' varieties for food system diversity.

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Consumers’ Valuation of Farmers’ Varieties for Food System Diversity

Meier

Oehen

2019

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“…The definition of local product is rooted in geographic proximity [30]. There are two criteria usually used for geographical demarcation [31].…”

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Factors Influencing the Frequency of Consumers’ Purchases of Locally-Produced Rice in Indonesia: A Poisson Regression Analysis

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This study assessed the factors influencing the frequency of purchases of locally-produced rice using data collected from a sample of 400 consumers in Jakarta Province in Indonesia. The empirical results of a Poisson regression model revealed that socio-economic characteristics of the consumers (i.e., gender, age, occupation, education, and income), characteristics of the product (i.e., label and color), and the product’s price and promotion significantly influenced consumers’ frequency of purchasing locally-produced rice. The implication is that increasing the quality of locally-produced rice, applying an appropriate marketing strategy such as offering a relatively lower-priced product compared to the price of imported rice, and product promotion are necessary for increasing the frequency of consumers’ purchases of locally-produced rice.

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“…In recent years, chia seeds gained popularity due to their exceptional nutritional composition as consumer food choices are increasingly focused on the positive effects that diet and nutrition can have on overall health [1][2][3]. In addition to the health aspect and trends, consumers increasingly value local and regional food products and buy them in high proportions [4].…”

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Impact of Row Spacing, Sowing Density and Nitrogen Fertilization on Yield and Quality Traits of chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) Cultivated in southwestern Germany

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To obtain high chia seed yields and seed qualities, a suitable crop management system needs to be developed for the given growing conditions in southwestern Germany. Field experiments were conducted at the experimental station Ihinger Hof in two consecutive years (2016, 2017). The study aimed to evaluate yield and quality traits of chia depending on different (i) row spacing (35, 50 and 75 cm), (ii) sowing densities (1, 1.5 and 2 kg ha−1) and, (iii) N-fertilization rates (0, 20 and 40 kg N ha−1). It consisted of three independent, completely randomized field experiments with three replications. Results showed that chia seed yields ranged from 618.39 to 1171.33 kg ha−1 and that a thousand seed mass of 1.14 to 1.24 g could be obtained. Crude protein-, crude oil- and mucilage contents varied from 18.11–23.91%, 32.16–33.78% and 10.00–13.74%, respectively. Results indicated that the year of cultivation and the accompanied environmental conditions, like precipitation or temperature, influenced the determined traits more than the applied agronomic practices. As average seed yields exceeded those obtained in the countries of origin (Mexico, Guatemala) while having comparable quality characteristics, chia holds great potential as an alternative crop for farmers in southwestern Germany.

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The valuation and purchase of food products that combine local, regional and traditional features: The influence of consumer ethnocentrism

Cited by 134 publications

References 29 publications

Consumers’ Valuation of Farmers’ Varieties for Food System Diversity

Consumers’ Valuation of Farmers’ Varieties for Food System Diversity

Factors Influencing the Frequency of Consumers’ Purchases of Locally-Produced Rice in Indonesia: A Poisson Regression Analysis

Impact of Row Spacing, Sowing Density and Nitrogen Fertilization on Yield and Quality Traits of chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) Cultivated in southwestern Germany

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