Download or read book Chinese Consumer Decision making and Novel Food Products written by Wen Lin and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumers are shaping the food and agricultural system, thus a better understanding of their food preferences and purchasing behavior is needed in order to provide decision supports for agricultural producers and agribusinesses. Experimental methods provide an alternative to investigate consumer preference and demand for innovative food products, allowing for explicitly modelling the cognitive and behavioral mechanisms that influences individual decision-making. This dissertation leverages discrete choice experiments to better understand the consumer food decision-making process and also informs methodological issues associated with stated preference methods. The first essay assesses the effects of three ex-ante hypothetical bias mitigation methods on Chinese consumer's stated online food shopping behavior: a cheap talk script, the solemn oath and honesty priming. Using data from choice experiments, my analysis finds no significant differences in willingness to pay (WTP) values for all product attributes between the various mitigation methods and a control group, implying that hypothetical bias is not likely a significant concern when using internet-based choice experiments to elicit marginal WTP values for online food product characteristics. I discuss how e-commerce can better address consumer needs and explain the importance of my findings for study design and future research on consumer online food shopping behavior.Acceptance of food products from these animals is expected to be controversial and requires a thorough understanding of consumer preferences. The second essay explores the role of personality, measured via the Big Six personality traits, on consumer acceptance of a genetically modified pork product in the US, China and Italy. I find that the effect of personality is most evident in US consumers with five out of six personality traits explaining preferences for genetically modified pork. Openness is the only trait that consistently explains consumer acceptance in the three countries, and conscientiousness is found to be a good predictor in Western cultures. This result reinforces the importance of capturing psychological characteristics of consumers to understand controversial food acceptance and highlights the differential impact of personality across cultures.Food valuation studies have employed a wide range of product quantities in designing their experiments, assuming that individual preferences are constant, not affected by the framing effect of product quantity. However, this assumption may not hold from the perspective of mental budgeting. The third essay investigates whether and why experimental quantities employed by food valuation studies affect consumer food choice behaviors. Two DCE designs are evaluated: one being the traditional design with 500 grams; the other allowing the unit to be matched with respondent's self-reported quantity per purchase. I find that in the traditional design, consumers' price sensitivities and the probability to opt-out from making a purchase decrease as their actual purchase quantities (and default budgets) increase. These discrepancies in choice behavior are mitigated in the matched design. As most respondents purchase more than 500 grams in real life, the marginal WTPs for most product attributes are biased upward in the traditional design. I also propose a novel design that provides more relevant preference estimates and could be incorporated in the various experimental settings.
Download or read book A Novel Decision Making Model of the Globalizing Consumer Behavior written by Yang Liu and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Emotion and Its Relationship to Acceptance Food Choice and Consumption The New Perspective written by Witoon Prinyawiwatkul and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food is a source of nutrients but it also provides basic pleasure and aesthetic experiences. Acceptance, food choice, and consumption are affected by many factors, including both intrinsic and extrinsic factors and cues, as well as consumer characteristics. Food-elicited emotions are becoming a critical component in designing products that meet consumers’ needs and expectations. Several studies have reported on the presence of emotional responses to food and the relationships of these to product acceptability, preference, and choice. This Special Issue brings together a small range of studies with a diversity of approaches that provide good examples of the complex and multidisciplinary nature of this subject matter.
Download or read book Consumer Preferences and Acceptance of Food Products written by Derek V. Byrne and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acceptance and preference of the sensory properties of foods are among the most important criteria determining food choice. Sensory perception and our response to food products, and finally food choice itself, are affected by a myriad of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The pressing question is, how do these factors specifically affect our acceptance and preference for foods, both in and of themselves, and in combination in various contexts, both fundamental and applied? In addition, which factors overall play the largest role in how we perceive and behave towards food in daily life? Finally, how can these factors be utilized to affect our preferences and final acceptance of real food and food products from industrial production and beyond for healthier eating? A closer look at trends in research showcasing the influence that these factors and our senses have on our perception and affective response to food products and our food choices is timely. Thus, in this Special Issue collection “Consumer Preferences and Acceptance of Food Products”, we bring together articles which encompass the wide scope of multidisciplinary research in the space related to the determination of key factors involved linked to fundamental interactions, cross-modal effects in different contexts and eating scenarios, as well as studies that utilize unique study design approaches and methodologies.
Download or read book Advanced Manufacturing and Automation VIII written by Kesheng Wang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceeding is a compilation of selected papers from the 8th International Workshop of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (IWAMA 2018), held in Changzhou, China on September 25 - 26, 2018. Most of the topics are focusing on novel techniques for manufacturing and automation in Industry 4.0 and smart factory. These contributions are vital for maintaining and improving economic development and quality of life. The proceeding will assist academic researchers and industrial engineers to implement the concepts and theories of Industry 4.0 in industrial practice, in order to effectively respond to the challenges posed by the 4th industrial revolution and smart factory.
Download or read book LISS 2014 written by Zhenji Zhang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 1743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Services Sciences (LISS’2014) gather 259 papers on the latest fundamental advances in the state of the art and practice of logistics, informatics, service operations and service science. The books is divided into four main sections focusing on different aspects: Service Management, Logistics Management, Information Management, and Engineering Management. It also covers ten special sessions: Advanced Management Decision Making Techniques and Application; Freight Transportation and Information Technology; Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and Supply Chain Management; Innovation in Service Science; Comprehensive Service; International Trade and Investment of Service Industries Theories and Practices, Trends and Strategies; Supply Chain Management, Industrial Economy and Urban Logistics; Management Process Optimization Modeling & Data Analysis; Logistics Management & IOT Technology Application; and Digital Publishing & Media. The papers in each section describe state-of-art research works that are often oriented towards real-world applications and highlight the benefits of related methods and techniques for developing the emerging field of service science, logistics and informatics.
Download or read book China Food and Drug Law written by John C. Balzano and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Cultures of Food written by Professor Adam Lindgreen and published by Gower Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food is an extraordinary expression of culture; the assortment of flavours, smells, colours and appearance match the diversity of the cultures from which they come and provide very visible evidence of the migration of populations and of the growing multiculturalism of many countries. Adam Lindgreen and Martin K. Hingley draw on research into European, Latin American and (Near and Far) Eastern markets to provide a comprehensive collection of original, cutting-edge research on the opportunities that the changing landscapes of ethnic, religious and cultural populations present for businesses and marketers. The New Cultures of Food uses the perspective of food culture to explore the role of food as a social agent and attitudes to new foodstuffs amongst indigenous populations and to indigenous food amongst immigrant communities. Opportunities and routes to market for exploiting growing demand for ethnic food are also investigated. This is an important book for food and consumer businesses, policy makers and researchers seeking to understand changing global markets and the significance of food as an indicator of social and religious attitude, diet and ethnic identity.
Download or read book Food Words written by Peter Jackson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Words is an A-Z series of provocative essays on key topics in the dynamic field of food studies, focusing on current controversies and debates.
Download or read book Ag Decision Maker written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transforming Organic Agri Produce into Processed Food Products written by Deepak Kumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-07-07 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for organic foods has been expanding at a steady rate, and during the COVID-19 epidemic, it increased even further, as consumers regarded these foods as healthier and better for immunity than conventional foods. This book covers all aspects of organic agriculture and how to transform organic agriculture into processed foods for global demand after the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapters discuss the post-COVID-19 impacts on organic agriculture and processed food, as well as recent milestones in basic and applied organic agriculture and organic food product sectors. Current issues such as international policies, intellectual property rights protection, the global scenario of organic certification, regulatory framework, and hindrances for farmers and organic food value chain participants are discussed. In addition, valuable chapters related to the production of nutraceutical organic foods like soy protein hydrolysate, fox nuts (Euryale ferox), and Red Dacca bananas are incorporated into the volume.
Download or read book Understanding Consumers of Food Products written by Lynn Frewer and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2006-12-22 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order for food businesses, scientists and policy makers to develop successful products, services and policies, it is essential that they understand food consumers and how they decide which products to buy. Food consumer behaviour is the result of various factors, including the motivations of different consumers, the attributes of specific foods, and the environment in which food choices occur. Recognising diversity between individual consumers, different stages of life, and different cultural contexts is increasingly important as markets become increasingly diverse and international.The book begins with a comprehensive introduction and analysis of the key drivers of consumer food choices, such as the environment and sensory product features. Part two examines the role of consumers' attitudes towards quality and marketing, and their views on food preparation and technology. Part three covers cultural and individual differences in food choice as well as addressing potentially influential factors such as age and gender. Important topics such as public health and methods to change consumers' preferences for unhealthy foods are discussed in part four. The final section concludes with advice on developing coherent safety policies and the consumers' responsibility for food production and consumption.Understanding consumers of food products is a standard reference for all those in the food industry concerned with product development and regulation. - Develop an understanding of buyer behaviour to assist developing successful products - Recognise the diversity between consumers and learn how to cater for their needs - Covers cultural and individual differences in food choice
Download or read book Practical Food Safety written by Rajeev Bhat and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past few years have witnessed an upsurge in incidences relating to food safety issues, which are all attributed to different factors. Today, with the increase in knowledge and available databases on food safety issues, the world is witnessing tremendous efforts towards the development of new, economical and environmentally-friendly techniques for maintaining the quality of perishable foods and agro-based commodities. The intensification of food safety concerns reflects a major global awareness of foods in world trade. Several recommendations have been put forward by various world governing bodies and committees to solve food safety issues, which are all mainly targeted at benefiting consumers. In addition, economic losses and instability to a particular nation or region caused by food safety issues can be huge. Various ‘non-dependent’ risk factors can be involved with regard to food safety in a wide range of food commodities such as fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry, meat and meat products. Additionally, food safety issues involves a wide array of issues including processed foods, packaging, post-harvest preservation, microbial growth and spoilage, food poisoning, handling at the manufacturing units, food additives, presence of banned chemicals and drugs, and more. Rapid change in climatic conditions is also playing a pivotal role with regard to food safety issues, and increasing the anxiety about our ability to feed the world safely. Practical Food Safety: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions takes a multi-faceted approach to the subject of food safety, covering various aspects ranging from microbiological to chemical issues, and from basic knowledge to future perspectives. This is a book exclusively designed to simultaneously encourage consideration of the present knowledge and future possibilities of food safety. This book also covers the classic topics required for all books on food safety, and encompasses the most recent updates in the field. Leading researchers have addressed new issues and have put forth novel research findings that will affect the world in the future, and suggesting how these should be faced. This book will be useful for researchers engaged in the field of food science and food safety, food industry personnel engaged in safety aspects, and governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in establishing guidelines towards establishing safety measures for food and agricultural commodities.
Download or read book Organizing Rural China Rural China Organizing written by Ane Bislev and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the early 1980s China embarked on what can be seen as one of the world’s largest social experiments ever. Decollectivization meant much more than the reorganization of agricultural production into family based farming. It signalled significant changes to rural social relations, when privatization, marketization and increased geographical mobility started tearing apart the economic and social institutions that had structured collective village life under Mao. The focus of this book is on how rural society has been reorganized in the 21st century. The first chapters outline the basic organizational structure of rural China and can be used as an introduction to the topic in a classroom setting. They show how the state and its social scientists draw up plans to overcome the perceived lack of rural social organization, and discuss the often problem-ridden implementation of their ideas. The second section presents case studies of institutions that organize key aspects of rural life: Boarding schools where rural children learn to accept organizational hierarchies; lineage organizations carving out new roles for themselves; “dragonhead enterprises” expected to organize agricultural production and support rural development, and several others. The book is of theoretical interest because of its focus on the re-embedding, or reintegration, of individuals into new types of collectivities, which are less predetermined by tradition and habit and more a matter of, at least perceived, individual choice. Most chapters are based on extensive fieldwork and contain vivid examples from daily life, which will make the book attractive to anyone who wants to understand how Chinese villagers experience the extraordinary social changes they are going through.
Download or read book The Oxford Companion to the Economics of China written by Shenggen Fan and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China's rise as an economic powerhouse raises a number of questions that are the subject of lively debate. How did the country do it? How applicable are the lessons of China's economic reform of the past thirty years to the challenges it faces in the next three decades? What does the detailed pattern of China's success and challenges look like at the sub-sectoral and sub-national levels, and what does this mean for future policy? How will China's role as a global economic player evolve? The Oxford Companion to the Economics of China presents an original collection of perspectives on the Chinese economy's past, present, and future: 99 entries written by the leading China analysts of our time. The topics covered include: the China model, future prospects for China , China and the global economy, trade and the Chinese economy, macroeconomics and finance, urbanisation, industry and markets, agriculture and rural development, land, infrastructure, and environment, population and labour, dimensions of wellbeing and inequality, health and education, gender equity, regional divergence in China, and a selection of perspectives on some of China's provinces. The Editors are four global leaders in Chinese economic analysis and policy who between them have held or hold the following positions: Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute; Co-Editor, China Economic Review; President Chinese Economists Society; Assistant Director of Research at the IMF; Principal Adviser to the Chief Economist of the World Bank; and Professors of Economics at Ivy League Universities.
Download or read book Managerial Decision Making From the Perspectives of Behavioral Science and Neuroscience written by Wuke Zhang and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-03-03 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cross Cultural Evaluation of Factors Driving Intention to Purchase New Food Products Beijing China and South East England written by Anita Eves and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been reported that consumers in different countries have distinctive perceptions of, and attitudes to, products. This study investigated consumers thoughts on new food products in south-east England (n=222) and Beijing, China (n=139), using a questionnaire-based largely on the Theory of Reasoned Action. Results indicated that consumers in both countries believe it is necessary for the food industry in their respective countries to introduce new food products and they would like to try new products. There appears to be great interest in new products among the Beijing Chinese, with most interest in new healthy food products. The influences on choices suggest that a marketing focus on quality, utility and health benefits would be most fruitful, as personal beliefs were more important in intention to purchase than the influence of other people. Results point away from the expected result that the Chinese, as a collectivist culture, would place more emphasis on others opinions than their own beliefs. This may be linked to food not being an item of conspicuous consumption, or to a cultural shift among urban Chinese.
