Understanding the future meat consumers

Font-i-Furnols, M.; Guerrero, Luis

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108941

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“…Studies show us that meat consumption raises a diversity of ethical questions among consumers [ 79 , 80 ]. Namely, meat provides essential nutrients, such as amino acids, energy, and micronutrients, and gives sensorial pleasure due to unique organoleptic properties [ 10 ].…”

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Perceptions of Farm Animal Sentience and Suffering: Evidence from the BRIC Countries and the United States

Mata

Jaeger

Domingues

2022

Animals

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In this study, we examined how beliefs about farm animal sentience and their suffering vary across culture and demographic characteristics. A total of N = 5027) questionnaires were administered in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and the USA. Brazilians showed higher and Chinese lower levels of perceived animal sentience. In Russia and India, the perception of suffering and sentience increases with age, with similar levels to those observed in the USA. In all the countries, more people agreed than disagreed that animals are sentient. Men in India show higher levels of agreement with the relation between eating meat and animal suffering, followed by women in Brazil and China. Lower levels of agreement are observed in Americans and Chinese. Women show higher levels of compassion than men. In Russia, there is a slightly higher level of agreement between men and in the USA younger men agree more. Young American men show higher levels of agreement, while in India and China age has the opposite effect. For fair trading competition, it is important to standardize procedures and respect the demand for both animal protein and its ethical production. Overall, our results showed that perceptions of farm animal sentience and suffering vary substantially across countries and demographic groups. These differences could have important consequences for the perceived ethicality of meat production and consumption, and for global trade in animal products.

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“…However, if consumed in excess is also a cause health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases and colorectal cancer [ 79 ]. Meat consumption is legitimated by cultural tradition but also raises sustainability issues due to high levels of water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions [ 79 , 80 ].…”

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Perceptions of Farm Animal Sentience and Suffering: Evidence from the BRIC Countries and the United States

Mata

Jaeger

Domingues

2022

Animals

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“…An important theme of healthy meat production is to explore the factors that determine the nutritional value of meat and its impact on human health and diseases ( De Smet & Vossen, 2016 ; Font-i-Furnols & Guerrero, 2022 ). As well as, it was deemed that animal management mode was a relative rationally feasible measure to provide healthy meat.…”

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Improved muscle fatty acid composition and oxidative stability in lambs grazing on sainfoin pasture

Li,

Peng,

Wang

et al. 2024

Veterinary and Animal Science

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“…Nowadays, there is an effort to shift consumer perceptions of meat products from traditional food to a novel and healthy option by incorporating healthy ingredients or reducing harmful ingredients. Thus, producers of meat products adjust their recipes to meet changing market demands (Fernández-Ginés et al, 2005).…”

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Functional meat products: Examining attitudes and preferences of Slovak consumers

PREDANÓCYOVÁ,

KUBICOVÁ,

PINDEŠOVÁ

2023

JCEA

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Current trends in the food market are influenced not only by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic but also by healthy lifestyles and sustainability. Therefore, functional meat products (FMP) are moving to food groups that could be more consumed due to their health benefits. The aim of the paper is to point out the attitude of Slovak consumers towards FMP consumption and to identify factors and reasons for consumption. The research is based on data obtained by conducting a questionnaire survey in Slovakia (n=1,138 respondents). By using statistical methods, consumer attitudes, preferences and reasons for FMP consumption were identified. The results showed that approximately 50% of consumers are regular consumers of FMP. Majority of consumers prefer fish, products with the addition of fish oil, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, fiber and vitamins. Fat content is the most important factor related to the composition of FMP during the purchase process. The key reasons for consumption are to support their health and to eliminate the risk of developing different diseases. For the favorable development of the market with FMP, it is necessary to inform consumers about the importance of FMP consumption. The results of the consumer study can be a suitable basis for experts and researchers in the field of public health and can be used by producers of meat products for the development and production of new FMP based on consumer requirements and improvement of their marketing strategies.

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Understanding the future meat consumers

Cited by 21 publications

References 120 publications

Perceptions of Farm Animal Sentience and Suffering: Evidence from the BRIC Countries and the United States

Perceptions of Farm Animal Sentience and Suffering: Evidence from the BRIC Countries and the United States

Improved muscle fatty acid composition and oxidative stability in lambs grazing on sainfoin pasture

Functional meat products: Examining attitudes and preferences of Slovak consumers

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