Understanding Swiss consumption of plant-based alternatives to dairy products

Ammann, Jeanine; Grande, A.; Inderbitzin, Jonas; Guggenbühl, Barbara

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2023.104947

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“…Our results confirm the conclusion that gender affects the actual buying behavior, as in the results of the studies in the literature. However, in the literature, the actual buying behavior of females is higher, which is different from our results [ 58 , 59 ]. When it is assumed that all these sociodemographic factors that increase actual buying behavior are collected in the same individual, it is thought that buying behavior may increase with multiple effects.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Driving Factors Influencing the Decision to Purchase Plant-Based Beverages: A Sample from Türkiye

Baş,

Kahriman,

Ayakdas

et al. 2024

Foods

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In recent years, the trend toward plant-based beverages has continued to grow rapidly. This study aimed to assess the effects of sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge about plant-based beverages, subjective norms, perceived price, environmental protection, animal welfare, availability, and trust on attitudes and buying behavior toward these products. This study was conducted online using a two-part questionnaire prepared by considering the literature. This study included 935 participants, and our findings confirmed that the variable of environmental protection affects the attitude toward these products (β= 0.095; p = 0.007). Furthermore, gender, income level, lactose intolerance, and bloating due to cow’s or sheep’s milk influenced actual buying behavior (p < 0.05; p < 0.001). These findings indicate that people’s increased environmental protection awareness will positively influence attitudes towards plant-based beverages and that individuals who do not experience lactose intolerance and bloating due to cow’s or goat’s milk will have lower actual buying behavior. It was also determined that individuals with lower incomes bought more plant-based beverages. In conclusion, plant-based beverage marketers need to take into account individuals’ sociodemographic characteristics and environmental protection awareness when planning their marketing strategies.

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“…Conversely, Palacios et al stated that age did not have a significant effect on the general liking for soy beverages [ 57 ]. Besides age, studies in the literature highlighted that consumers of plant-based alternatives are generally females [ 58 , 59 ]. These findings highlighted the significance of gender.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Driving Factors Influencing the Decision to Purchase Plant-Based Beverages: A Sample from Türkiye

Baş,

Kahriman,

Ayakdas

et al. 2024

Foods

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“…Various studies have been dedicated to plant-based food and beverages and environmentally responsible consumerism [24][25][26]. These studies have shown that plant-based milk beverages and other milk-based products, such as yogurt, cheese, and ice cream, are appreciated by consumers, as these products are offered as more environmentally friendly alternatives [3].…”

Section: Environmental Concernsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“Soy Boy vs. Holy Cow”—Understanding the Key Factors Determining U.S. Consumers’ Preferences and Commitment to Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

Rombach,

Dean,

Gan

2023

Sustainability

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Plant-based milk products are ultra-processed food products that enjoy a positive reputation as being safe, healthy, ethical, and sustainable. The present study is focused on these products and addresses the product and brand managers of US food retailers. A consumer survey explores the factors explaining US consumers’ preferences for and commitment to plant-based milk and other plant-based milk products. Environmental concerns, food safety, health, and sustainability concerns are identified as relevant predictors for both consumer behaviors. In addition, animal welfare concerns are relevant, but only for product commitment.

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“…Environmental beliefs guide an individual's perceptions and interactions with the natural world, fostering a sense of duty to protect the planet's health and ecological well-being (Dolnicar, 2020;Kautish et al, 2019). The adoption of a vegan diet is a profound manifestation of environmental convictions, reflecting a commitment to mitigating climate change, preserving water resources, and mitigating habitat destruction (Ammann et al, 2023;Braunsberger & Flamm, 2019). The interface between environmental beliefs and a vegan diet is evident in the alignment of their core principles (Raggiotto et al, 2018).…”

Section: Environmental Beliefsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Adopting a vegan diet actualizes these environmental beliefs through tangible actions reflecting deeply held values (Kim et al, 2020;Neuman et al, 2020). The connection between environmental beliefs and a vegan diet is an iterative and synergistic relationship with the adoption of a vegan diet often fostering a heightened connection to nature and a strengthened sense of responsibility for environmental stewardship (Ammann et al, 2023;Braunsberger & Flamm, 2019). The environmental belief of a vegan diet fuels a sense of empowerment, linking tangible dietary choices to positive environmental impact.…”

Section: Environmental Beliefsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors shaping the adoption of sustainable vegan diets

Shah,

Thanki Joshi

2024

Int J Consumer Studies

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The quality and choices of food contribute significantly to human well‐being and support the development of healthy communities worldwide. Despite being the world's largest vegetarian nation, India predominantly follows lacto‐vegetarianism, allowing dairy consumption and creating a distinct dietary landscape shaped by influences from religious, social, and cultural beliefs. This complexity, where dairy and cultural‐religious factors play pivotal roles, makes India a compelling and unique case for understanding the intricacies of adopting vegan dietary preferences. In the present study, an integrated model derived from the health belief model (HBM), the value attitude behavior (VAB) model, and social stigma was adopted as the theoretical framework. The study analyses the interactive effect of perceived benefits, barriers, environmental beliefs, health beliefs, and anti‐speciesism values, with the novel inclusion of social stigma as an independent variable affecting attitudes and intentions toward adopting a vegan diet. To achieve its objective, the study employed a quantitative methodology, recording consumers' responses through a structured questionnaire. The analysis encompassed 504 valid responses from Indian consumers from diverse backgrounds and varied locations. The result unveiled several noteworthy and unique trends. It was found that perceived benefits had a positive impact, while perceived barriers had a negative impact on the health beliefs associated with a vegan diet. Environmental beliefs, health beliefs, and anti‐speciesism values exhibited a positive influence on individuals' attitudes toward adopting a vegan diet. Conversely, social stigma had a negative impact on attitudes toward a vegan diet. Attitude emerged as a pivotal mediator, connecting the social stigma to the vegan diet adoption behavior. The findings of the study offer valuable insights for policymakers, manufacturers, and marketers seeking to encourage the adoption of vegan diets in countries with predominantly vegetarian populations. Additionally, the study puts forth actionable strategies, outlined as implications to promote the widespread adoption of the vegan diet.

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Understanding Swiss consumption of plant-based alternatives to dairy products

Cited by 11 publications

References 43 publications

Driving Factors Influencing the Decision to Purchase Plant-Based Beverages: A Sample from Türkiye

Driving Factors Influencing the Decision to Purchase Plant-Based Beverages: A Sample from Türkiye

“Soy Boy vs. Holy Cow”—Understanding the Key Factors Determining U.S. Consumers’ Preferences and Commitment to Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

Factors shaping the adoption of sustainable vegan diets

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