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Current Agriculture Research Journal
No full textCurrent Agriculture Research Journal is an open access, international, scholarly peer-reviewed research journal which publishes original research after double-blind peer review. Published triannually in April, August and December with an aim to foster high-quality research in the field of agricultural sciences
Journal of International Food and Agribusiness Marketing
No full textThe Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing is a timely journal that serves as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of food and agribusiness marketing knowledge and experiences on an international scale. Designed to study the characteristics and workings of food and agribusiness marketing systems around the world, the journal critically examines marketing issues in the total food business chain prevailing in different parts of the globe by using a systems and cross-cultural/national approach to explain the many facets of food marketin
Sustainability
No full textSustainability (ISSN 2071-1050; CODEN: SUSTDE) is an international, cross-disciplinary, scholarly, peer-reviewed and open access journal of environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability of human beings. It provides an advanced forum for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development, and is published semimonthly online by MDPI. The Society for Urban Ecology (SURE), Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) and International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) are affiliated with Sustainability and their members receive discounts of the article processing charge
AIMS Agriculture and Food
No full textAIMS Agriculture and Food is an international Open Access journal devoted to publishing peer-reviewed, high quality, original papers in the field of agriculture and food. We publish the following article types: original research articles, reviews, editorials, letters, and conference reports
Economia agro-alimentare / Food Economy - Editor-in-Chief
No full textEconomia agro-alimentare/Food Economy is a triannual peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Franco Angeli Edizioni on behalf of the Italian Society of Agri-food Economics (SIEA), founded in 1996 by the then President of SIEA Fausto Cantarelli.
It offers an international forum for the discussion and analysis of mono and interdisciplinary socio-economic, political, legal and technical issues, related to agricultural and food systems
International Journal of Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Business Models
No full textThe International Journal of Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Business Models (IJFBMBM) presents innovative research on topics pertaining to key business issues within the food and beverage industries, including, but not limited to promotional strategies, managerial practice, logistics and operations management, and economic considerations. Through its presentation of emerging research and trends within the industry, this journal is a key resource for business professionals, managers, researchers, and graduate students
Celiac and non-celiac consumer's experiences when purchasing gluten-free products in Italy
No full textRecently gluten-free products are becoming very popular among consumers. Gluten-free market is expanding rapidly due to the increasing number of people affected by celiac disease but moreover non-celiac consumers are embracing the gluten-free diet. Given these advancements, it is necessary to understand the reasons and beliefs behind food choices made by non-celiac consumers and compare their choices to celiac patients. The current research is very limited, hence further research is needed to generalize and better understand the relation gluten-free-non celiac consumers and comparisons. Thus, this research aims to give an overview of the gluten-free sector by taking into account perceptions of consumers, retailers and institutional actors. In order to fulfill this objective semi structured interviews were undertaken with consumers and retailers in Bologna, Italy. Furthermore, representative of Celiac Association were also included in this qualitative study. The results showed that most of the concerns regarding gluten free products are related to their low sensorial performance, high prices and low nutritional values. Moreover, it was seen that sometimes non-celiac consumers lack knowledge about gluten free food and diet, believing some myths which are not scientifically proven. Finally, it is necessary that future research focuses mostly on understanding glute-free choices by non\–celiac consumers and ways to direct them into more healthy food choices
A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Evaluating the 'Realism' of Food Systems Models
No full textHow can theoretical market models—which necessarily abstract from reality—satisfy demands for realism
when used to support high-stakes food policy? Past work concludes that modelers can be reasonably required
to demonstrate the ‘degree of correspondence’ between a model and reality, but leaves open the question of
how to demonstrate correspondence. We suggest that correspondence be demonstrated by requiring modelers
to produce persuasive empirical evidence of real-world market dynamics that their models skillfully
reproduce. Real-world market dynamics are masked in volatile observed prices. Agricultural economists
conventionally attribute price volatility to exogenous random shocks that can be modeled with linear
stochastic approaches, but there is increasing recognition that price volatility also may be generated
endogenously by nonlinear market dynamics. Selecting between these competing explanations for market
instability matters in food policy because they present policymakers very different surrogate realities with
divergent policy implications. We propose pre-modeling application of Nonlinear Time Series analysis to
distinguish between linear and nonlinear dynamic structure in observed price data, and provide a framework
guiding its sound application. Price data testing positive for nonlinear dynamic structure provides evidence
that observed market volatility may be explained with parsimonious nonlinear specifications. Alternatively,
price data testing negative for nonlinear dynamics provides evidence that linear stochastic approaches may
better model observed volatility
Delphi Study on Country-of-Origin Labeling for Processed Foods
Full text linkIn the international scene, Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) is a controversial issue.
We aim at defining criteria for the country-of-origin marking COOL for processed foods
and figure out the effect of COOL on international trade. We conduct qualitative and
systematic research using the Delphi method. The panel of experts in food labelling
and food policy was composed of 19 members in 13 countries. The experts actively
discussed topics ranging from the possible protectionism of COOL to the desirability of
worldwide standardisation of COOL, providing comprehensive perspectives on the
issues concerning COOL. The essential consensus is that multiple countries of origin
marking can give accurate information about the origin of food produced by two or
more countries, avoiding misinformation for consumers. This research provides
valuable insights for the formulation of COOL policy in various countries. The main
limitation is due to the absence of the view of producer associations
Understanding Chinese consumers' safety perceptions of dairy products: A qualitative study
Full text linkPurpose: Dairy products are an essential part of a healthy diet, and dairy is an emerging food industry in China. Meanwhile, the dairy industry is one of the “disaster zones” with quality and safety issues occurring more frequently in its supply chain than in others. Based on qualitative research focused on consumers in the Northwest and South of China, the present study aims to understand and provide information on consumer perception of food safety in dairy products. Design/methodology/approach: Nine focus group interviews were carried out from January to April 2018. Altogether, 61 participants (24 males, 37 females, aged 18-60 years) were recruited in four cities. Qualitative content analysis of the data was conducted using Nvivo version 11.4.0. Findings: A high concern with the safety of dairy products is widespread, particularly among 18 participants with children, who are especially worried about the safety of dairy products. High prevalence of food safety incidents causes consumers to lower their confidence in food safety, and make them pay more attention to the news about food safety incidents. Consumers tend to become less sensitive to price, focusing more on food safety and quality, while purchasing dairy products. Brand and purchase venue are the most important indicators for consumers to determine the quality of dairy products. Safety certification becomes increasingly important. Originality/value: This paper explores the Chinese consumers' perception of food safety and dairy products, consumers' behaviour concerning dairy products based on focus group interviews with consumers. This study offers valuable insights to members of academia, food suppliers and policy-makers
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