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The emergence of diverse organic consumers: Who are they and how do they shape demand?

Lund, Thomas Bøker; Andersen, Laura Mørch and Jensen, Katherine O’Doherty (2010) The emergence of diverse organic consumers: Who are they and how do they shape demand? Working paper, Institute of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen . [Completed]

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Summary

This study uses qualitative and quantitative data as well as household panel data regarding actual purchases of organic food in order to examine organic consumer profiles and recent developments of organic demand in Denmark. Six different segments of Danish households are identified, of which three are either indifferent or negative towards organic foods. Three distinct positively minded segments are also identified. These positively minded segments hold a very high share of all organic food sales on the Danish market and are also driving demand forward. This market can thus be said to be highly polarised. It can also be said to have matured insofar as positively oriented segments that differ in their food involvement, shopping behaviour and levels of ethical concern have appeared, while marketing and distribution strategies have co-developed with these trends. We discuss the current relevance of segmenting organic consumers in mature markets with a view to improving strategies of production, distribution and marketing of organic foods.


EPrint Type:Working paper
Subjects: Values, standards and certification
Values, standards and certification > Consumer issues
Research affiliation: Denmark > DARCOF III (2005-2010) > CONCEPTS - The Future Outlook for the Organic Market in Denmark
Deposited By: Andersen, Assistant Professor Laura M
ID Code:18790
Deposited On:17 May 2011 11:48
Last Modified:13 Mar 2022 11:41
Document Language:English
Status:Unpublished
Refereed:Submitted for peer-review but not yet accepted

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