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- Aagerup, Ulf, 1969-, et al.
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The persuasive effects of emotional green packaging claims
- 2019
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In: British Food Journal. - Bingley : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 121:12, s. 3233-3246
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of rational green packaging claims vs emotional green packaging claims on consumers' purchase propensity for organic coffee.Design/methodology/approach - Three within-subjects experiment were carried out (N=87, N=245, N=60). The experimental design encompasses packaging with rational green claims, emotional green claims, as well as a neutral (control) claim. Measured variables are introduced to assess participants' environmental commitment and information processing ability. A manipulated between-subjects variable is introduced to test how distraction interacts with preference for the claims.Findings - Overall, consumers prefer products with green claims over those with neutral (control) claims, and products with emotional green claims to those with rational green claims. The studies also reveal that this effect is moderated by participants' environmental commitment, information processing ability and by distraction. The findings were statistically significant (p<0.05).Research limitations/implications - As a lab experiment, the study provides limited generalizability and external validity. Practical implications - For most organic FMCG products, it is advisable to employ emotional packaging claims.Social implications - The presented findings provide marketers with tools to influence consumer behavior toward sustainable choices.Originality/value - The paper validates previous contributions on the effects of product claim types, and extends them by introducing comprehensive empirical data on all the Elaboration Likelihood Model's criteria for rational decision-making; motivation, opportunity and ability.
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- Almeida, Cheila, et al.
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Does seafood knowledge relate to more sustainable consumption?
- 2015
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In: British Food Journal. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 117:2, s. 894-914
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose – Portugal is a country with one of the highest seafood consumption per capita in the world. The purpose of this paper is to understand the Portuguese knowledge and attitudes towards seafood and relate it to consumers’ environmental conscious. Design/methodology/approach – Using an internet-based survey the authors investigated the relation of socio-demographic variables to consumption frequency and how knowledge about seafood is associated with interest in different information when purchasing seafood products. Findings – Results demonstrate consumption of a high diversity of species. Tuna and cod are the top species related to convenience and food traditions. There is a preference to consume seafood mostly at home and prepared grilled. Differences between higher and lower knowledgeable consumers’ related to seafood, show that the first ones have a more diversified use of species and high prevalence of small pelagic fish. Research limitations/implications – The findings are influenced by the sample obtained, which overrepresents well-educated and higher income people. Moreover the self-reported consumption can be biased by individuals own perceptions and different seafood products. Better estimations of consumption frequency could result from asking more detailed information, as such as by species or meal occasions. Practical implications – Portuguese consumers have high knowledge about seafood but it is not necessarily related to sustainable choices. To help in sustainable seafood choices it might be more effective to promote existing habits based on Portuguese traditions that still are good alternatives for the marine environment. Originality/value – A higher consumer’s knowledge does not necessarily mean more sustainability
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- Amani, Pegah, 1983, et al.
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Food supply in a network context - an alternative framing and managerial consequences in efforts to prevent food waste
- 2016
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In: British Food Journal. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 118:6, s. 1407-1421
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present a "network" framing of food supply arrangements. Such frameworks have been asked for in previous research as supplements to prevailing supply chain conceptualizations. Design/methodology/approach - The framework builds on industrial network theory. According to this approach, business reality is analyzed in three inter-related dimensions: the activities undertaken, the resources used for this undertaking, and the actors controlling resources and activities. For each dimension, relevant concepts are derived for analysis of the features of food supply and food waste. Findings - The network framing was useful for analyzing the prerequisites and consequences for two approaches to reduce food waste: one based on extension of shelf-life, the other relying on enhanced responsiveness in the supply arrangement. The framework was then used for suggesting managerial actions to reduce food waste through increasing activity coordination, resource combining, and actor interaction with consideration of potential consequences of such actions. Practical implications - Managerial issues in food supply are discussed with regard to the role of activity coordination, the role of resource combining, and the role of actor interaction in efforts to prevent food waste. Originality/value - The paper suggests a novel approach for analyzing food supply networks with particular focus on food waste reduction. Such framings are applied in other supply systems, and requested by food supply researchers.
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- Baourakis, George, et al.
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The impact of e-commerce on agro-food marketing : The case of agricultural cooperatives, firms and consumers in Crete
- 2002
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In: British Food Journal. - : Emerald. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 104:8
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper is concerned with the impact of e‐commerce on agro‐food marketing. First, a theoretical framework is specified for the Internet as a marketing tool with emphasis on the agro‐food and organic food sections. Subsequently we present the results of a survey that was conducted in order to investigate how Cretan agricultural cooperatives use or tend to use the business methodology of e‐commerce. Consumers and managers of cooperatives in Crete reveal their expectations from the new technology. From this survey valuable information is gained about the practical relations between e‐commerce and the agro‐food market on the island, and divergence from the theoretical framework is noticed.
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- Bergman, Karolin, 1979-, et al.
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Stakeholder responses to governmental dietary guidelines : Challenging the status quo, or reinforcing it?
- 2018
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In: British Food Journal. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 120:3, s. 613-624
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore how stakeholders in the food and nutrition field construct and conceptualise “appropriate” national dietary advice.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 40 voluntarily written stakeholder responses to updated official dietary guidelines in Sweden were analysed thematically. The analysis explored the logics and arguments employed by authorities, interest organisations, industry and private stakeholders in attempting to influence the formulation of dietary guidelines.FindingsTwo main themes were identified: the centrality of anchoring advice scientifically and modes of getting the message across to the public. Stakeholders expressed a view of effective health communication as that which is nutritionally and quantitatively oriented and which optimises individuals’ capacities to take action for their own health. Their responses did not offer alternative framings of how healthy eating could be practiced but rather conveyed an understanding of dietary guidelines as documents that provide simplified answers to complex questions.Practical implicationsPolicymakers should be aware of industrial actors’ potential vested interests and actively seek out other stakeholders representing communities and citizen interests. The next step should be to question the extent to which it is ethical to publish dietary advice that represents a simplified way of conceptualising behavioural change, and thereby places responsibility for health on the individual.Originality/valueThis research provides a stakeholder perspective on the concept of dietary advice and is among the first to investigate referral responses to dietary guidelines.
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- Beveridge, Ivana, et al.
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Benefits and challenges with blockchain technology in global food supply chains: views from the practice
- 2024
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In: British Food Journal. - : Emerald. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 126:7, s. 2769-2786
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- PurposeAlthough technologies such as blockchain (BCT) hold great potential to improve global food supply chains (GFSCs), our understanding of BCT use in GFSCs remains limited. The purpose of this study is to broaden BCT discussions by exploring its benefits and challenges across the entire GFSC.Design/methodology/approachQualitative interviews with 23 industry experts were used to identify and comprehend the nuanced issues with BCT application in GFSCs.FindingsThe study identifies 21 perceived benefits and challenges with BCT use in GFSCs, including the benefit of broader data incentives beyond BCT use and the challenge of reluctance to assume dominant roles among the GFSC actors.Originality/valueWhile prior studies mostly focused on BCT use for traceability and food safety in the GFSC midstream, this study extends the scope to include upstream and midstream actors. It highlights socio-economic benefits for traditionally disadvantaged farmers in the upstream and normative challenges to its adoption in the GFSC midstream and downstream. It also identifies three paradoxes emerging with BCT use in the GFSCs including the paradoxes of food technology, transparency and de-centralization.
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- Biel, Anders, et al.
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The effect of environmental information on professional purchasers' preference for food products
- 2010
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In: British Food Journal. - : Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 112:3, s. 251-260
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how variation in product information about environmental consequences could make professional food purchasers inclined to choose more environmentally friendly alternatives. Design/methodology/approach: In an internet-based experiment, the paper systematically varies environmental and price information about food products and measures the effects on product choice. In addition, the paper varies the condition of choice. Findings: More complex and detailed environmental information, compared with simpler and less detailed information, was paired with a stronger preference for environmentally benign products. This effect was accentuated when the task was to minimize costs compared with that to promote the environment. Negative information, which is bad for the environment, had a stronger effect than positive information. Originality/value: The research shows that detailed information emphasising potentially destructive environmental consequences may promote the choice of environmentally sustainable products among professional purchasers. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
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- Billore, Soniya, 1972-, et al.
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Consumer attitudes towards leftover food takeout interventions : a case study of the doggy bag in Japan
- 2021
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In: British Food Journal. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 123:9, s. 3228-3244
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose The purpose is to explore consumer acceptance of the doggy bag as an intervention to promote sustainable food consumption. In particular, it explores consumer attitudes towards taking home the leftover food from eating out at restaurants as a way of sustainable consumption. Design/methodology/approach A consumer survey to explore consumer attitudes, followed by an investigation of the media communications that promote the doggy bag as a tool to reduce food wastage. Findings Strategic communication was employed in an inclusive approach to increase the impact of the doggy bag on consumer behaviour. Consumers show a positive inclination towards using the doggy bag to take home the leftovers of their restaurant meals and reduce food wastage. Cultural biases can cause hurdles in the acceptance of the tool. Originality/value To the best of the author's knowledge, this is the first study to approach the behavioural analysis of leftover food takeout interventions studied from the consumer perspective. Furthermore, it is based on a novel approach of experimental methods at ready-to-eat food outlets for communicating with consumers.
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- Casey, Donal, 1984-, et al.
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A Tale of Two Crises : The Belgian and Irish Dioxin Contamination Incidents
- 2010
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In: British Food Journal. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 112:10, s. 1077-1091
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose This paper aims to provide a focused overview of two dioxin incidents, with particular emphasis on regulatory successes and failures and their respective causes. The paper seeks to adopt a comparative approach to the case studies, with considerable use made of primary sources such as parliamentary debate, government reports and EC legislation. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a review of the strengths and weaknesses in the management of the Belgian and Irish dioxin contanimation incidents. Findings It is concluded that open, transparent and decisive risk management, based on robust risk assessment, is paramount in ensuring confidence in both the food supply chain and, in the feed and food safety regulatory process. It is also concluded that the 2008 Irish dioxin incident tested the reforms prompted by previous food scares. Practical implications It is important that the lessons from these two incidents are learnt if they are not to be repeated in other jurisdictions. Originality/value This is the first academic study of the 2008 Irish dioxin incident, one of the most significant recent food scares in the European Communities. The incident emphasises the vital role of open, transparent and decisive decision making in managing risk. In addition, through a comparative analysis of the Belgian and Irish incidents, the utility of the reforms prompted by previous food scares is demonstrated. In particular, the study highlights the important role played by the European Food Safety Authority in one of its first major tests as a risk assessor and risk communicator.
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- Chipp, Kerry, et al.
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British Food Journal: gaining global ground
- 2016
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In: British Food Journal. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 0007-070X .- 1758-4108. ; 118:1, s. 2-8
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the impact of editorial policy towards being both inclusive and international on the quantitative metrics of the journal.Design/methodology/approach: A bibliometric analysis was performed.Findings: The chief areas of impact, along with trends in methodologies and international contribution and collaboration are discussed.Originality/value: A review of the British Food Journal over the past ten years.
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