4737: European consumers' conceptions of the safety and quality of organic food
(2005) European consumers' conceptions of the safety and quality of organic food. Working Paper, National Institute for Consumer Research (SIFO), Norway, & Dept. of Human Nutrition, KVL, Denmark.**
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Summary
This paper summarizes some of the research on consumers in different European countries in order to identify consumer expectations, criteria and concerns with respect to the quality and safety og organic foods. Reasons why consumer conceptions differ between countries are considered in relation to differences regarding the institutional settings of consumption. Limitations of the existing research are pointed out and focal points for future research are identified.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | Consumers, consumer research, food quality, food safety |
| Subject Areas: | Values, standards and certification > Consumer issues |
| Research affiliation: | Denmark > DARCOF II (2000-2005) > III.8 (DISTRUSTING) Distribution channels for organic foods and consumer trust Norway > SIFO - National Institute for Consumer Research Denmark > KVL - The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University European Union > Organic HACCP |
| Funding Part: | 5-25% |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 4737 |
| Contact: | O'Doherty Jensen, Associate Professor Katherine |
| Deposited On: | 03 May 2005 |
| EPrint Type: | Working paper |
| Published?: | Unpublished |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
| Additional Publishing Information: | This paper is a draft of Chapter 1 to appear in: L. Lück & K. Brandt (eds.)Organic Food Production: Safety and Quality Assurance, which will according to plan be published by Blackwell, Oxford, in the course of 2005. |
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