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The objective of this paper is to summarize an extensive bibliographical search by presenting the retrospective of EU organic food from the point of regulation, policy framework, trends and challenges. We also make a critical review of existing scientific evidence regarding European trends in organic food consumption and production and we identify...
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... organic producers, it is highlighted at the level of year 2015 that there are almost 350,000 organic producers in Europe and almost 270,000 in the EU. Changes from 2006 to 2015 recorded a huge growth from the point of producers, specifically 71% for total Europe (Table 3). Since 2000 to 2015, the development of organic producers follows a positive trend, increasing from 156,000 producers in 2000 to 349,000 (case of Europe) and from 136,000 producers to 269,000 (in the case of the European Union)- Figure 3. ...Context 2
... last point can be fulfilled by assuring food safety, environmental sustainability and achieving consistent standards capable of positively impacting farmers' development. The producers' trend is also influenced by consumer preferences and attitudes towards organically grown produce, and according to the literature, they become more and more interested in the field [81][82][83][84][85]. Organic producers and importers increased in almost all European countries and in the EU, there were almost 60,000 processors (over 60,000 in Europe), almost 3500 importers in the EU and 3681 importers in Europe (Table 3). according to the literature, they become more and more interested in the field [81][82][83][84][85]. Organic producers and importers increased in almost all European countries and in the EU, there were almost 60,000 processors (over 60,000 in Europe), almost 3500 importers in the EU and 3681 importers in Europe (Table 3). ...Context 3
... producers' trend is also influenced by consumer preferences and attitudes towards organically grown produce, and according to the literature, they become more and more interested in the field [81][82][83][84][85]. Organic producers and importers increased in almost all European countries and in the EU, there were almost 60,000 processors (over 60,000 in Europe), almost 3500 importers in the EU and 3681 importers in Europe (Table 3). according to the literature, they become more and more interested in the field [81][82][83][84][85]. Organic producers and importers increased in almost all European countries and in the EU, there were almost 60,000 processors (over 60,000 in Europe), almost 3500 importers in the EU and 3681 importers in Europe (Table 3). ...Similar publications
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... These countries, including Romania, have a rich agricultural potential. This comparative advantage represented by Romania is under used because, according to estimates by national and international experts and institutions, about 70% of the total demand for food, Romania's current market profile can cover the import of suchproducts [7], [5]. În recent years, people's diet has changed due to global challenges, among them we can mention the need for food increases with the changing diet of emerging populations. ...
An opportunity for the rural environment is the sustainability of agricultural activities, a concept that has recently emerged in rural areas, which is difficult to implement, as development in these areas is not uniformly achieved and requires significant investment to achieve sustainable village development. The purpose of the study was to identify the factors affecting population decline in the two regions studied to find solutions that could help to stop the decline. Data collection was carried out in accordance with current law (Law 544/2001), where birth, mortality and natural growth rates were determined and calculated using SPSS software, Pearson coefficients. The development of a landscape monitoring platform involving local authorities, academia, and business is an absolute necessity. It is absolutely necessary to develop a platform for monitoring the countryside, involving local authorities, the academic world and the business world. In this way, authorities can identify the localities where investments are needed to develop these areas.
... In recent years, consumers' attention to environmental and ethical issues has increased, leading to a substantial search for traditional, local, and healthier food production [9,10]. These characteristics are usually associated with the collective imagination of mountains, thought to be made up of green valleys, clean waters, and pure air, with a strong cultural identity represented by mountain traditions, ancient rural agricultural 1. ...
Mountain agriculture is a very important source of ecosystem services, such as cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and biodiversity. However, traditional farming practices in those areas, particularly dairy livestock, are in sharp decline. For this reason, it is fundamental to find a way to improve sustainability using a holistic approach as indicated by the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategies. The "Mountain product" label can be a suitable tool to reach this aim. However, studies on consumers' opinions concerning mountain food products are scarce. To fill this gap, a logit model was adopted in this study to define factors that influence consumers' purchase intention toward mountain products. Additionally, the open-ended contingent valuation method was used to estimate consumer willingness to pay for milk labelled "mountain product". The paper highlighted that consumers are interested in buying mountain products and that they are willing to pay a premium price for these products. However, the "mountain product" label is still poorly recognised and applied. Policy makers and institutions should invest more in the training of farmers, so as to improve their knowledge of this label. Furthermore, it is necessary to advertise this label to consumers to support quality local production.
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Purpose
Human health, food safety and environmental concerns are growing issues for policymakers, firms and the general public. Food without chemicals and pesticides is healthy for the human body and hence, relevant motives to promote organic food consumption needs to be explored. This study used three motivational factors, i.e. hedonic, gain and normative motivations proposed by goal-framing theory (GFT) that affect sustainable consumption. Considering the local scenario, constructs like normative triggers and knowledge have also been incorporated into the model. Therefore, this study attempts to explore whether normative triggers and motivations influence the intention to purchase organic food with the application of GFT
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 467 consumers using the purposive sampling technique. The span of the collection of data collection was around five months. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) has been applied and after checking the validity and reliability indicators, bootstrapping has been used for hypotheses testing.
Findings
All the motivational factors were found significant and positive to consumers' intentions toward organic food. Moreover, normative triggers also influence intentions. The construct knowledge was not found in a direct relationship with intentions; however, a moderating role was established between gain motivations and intentions.
Research limitations/implications
The study validated and extended the concepts presented in the GFT. Motivational constructs were found important and can be implied in low-cost product categories. The policymakers are suggested to take appropriate measures, based on empirical results.
Originality/value
The study provides an understanding of motivational factors, normative triggers and knowledge in the organic food consumption extent. This will help administrative authorities, marketers and producers of organic food in making their policies, communication strategies and production preferences.
... Clearly, organic production is well accepted in Europe, and organically produced food is generally sought for by the general population (Rigby and Cáceres, 2001;Bostan et al., 2019;Eyinade et al., 2021). Germany has the largest market for organic foods in the EU (Janssen and Hamm, 2012). ...
Poultry production has experienced a major shift with the prohibition of the use of antimicrobials and antibiotics as growth promoters. The industry in general, and more specifically turkey producers, are facing a changing world in that many consumers have a perception and certain beliefs about food production while the truth maybe something else. Additionally, perception has become a reality when it comes to consumer acceptance, which affects consumer purchasing behavior. In this regard, in many cases and genres, the public perception of antibiotic use in turkey production can be generally negative. The truth that antibiotics and other antimicrobials can be beneficial to both turkeys and consumers is lost. Therefore, turkey producers are accepting the challenge to rear turkey flocks without growth promoting antibiotics or antimicrobials. In some cases and some locales, this has become the law. In other markets, consumer desires and purchasing habits are the driving force for change. Turkey producers are scrutinizing production practices to ascertain and provide the optimal environment for turkey production. In addition, alternatives to antibiotics are being developed, tested, evaluated, and used for turkey production in increasing frequency. These include, but not limited to, probiotics (direct-fed microbials), prebiotics, organic acids, essential oils, spices, and plant and yeast extracts. Researchers are joining forces with turkey producers to develop use plans for these feed additives that, in most cases, are not the same as for antibiotic administration. Turkey producers have become proactive in developing these plans and are preparing to provide exceptional quality products that will meet consumer acceptance. However, more research focusing specifically on turkeys is certainly needed so that these alternative approaches can be optimized to meet the turkey production necessities.
... Searching for providers of adequate capacities among Polish small organic farms that are not sufficiently organized requires a lot of time and effort. However, on the other hand, consumer behavior (more and more focused on higher quality) and their willingness to pay more and purchase organic food can be identified as potential for organic agriculture processing development in the future [Bostan et al. 2019]. ...
The paper’s objective was to define the main supply sources of organic food processing companies and the barriers occurring in the process of raw produce acquisition. Therefore, in 2019, a survey on organic food processing enterprises was carried out. The survey among 55 processing companies concerned supply in raw organic produce, sales channels, and collaboration within the organic food supply chain. The research results show that the providers of organic food processors are mostly farmers and, to a lesser extent – intermediaries. In the process of provider selection, what is most important for processors are the quality and availability of agricultural products as well as the trust and credibility of a producer. In their opinion, the most important problems occurring in organic food processing are irregularity of deliveries and an inadequate amount of raw produce supplied. Consequently, a number of processors import part of the raw material needed for their production. Therefore, in order to improve the functioning of the processing sphere, measures in the area of farmer and processor collaboration and the improvement of the distribution system need to be introduced or intensified.
... Despite all those considerations, the demand for organic products continues to substantially increase each year, pushed by consumers' healthier and sustainable food behaviors. In one hand, it is supposed that organic agriculture is intended to produce healthier food and according to Baudry et al. (2015), there is a strong relationship between the level of organic food preferences and health outcomes (Bostan et al., 2019). On the other hand, a stream of literature conveys that one reason for the growing demand for organic food is the increased environmental concerns in society (Lee and Yun, 2015). ...
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... In Europe the market for organic products is strongly developed [7]. The availability and success of organic products, however, differ widely, depending on the characteristics of each country and the market environment [8]. ...
... Furthermore, the term "organic" by itself can be processed as a heuristic cue by consumers [65]. Thus, heuristics are a crucial concept for understanding purchase decisions in favour of organic products, apart from more systematically processed price information [7]. ...
The market for organic products is constantly growing, but successfully promoting them remains a controversial issue. Marketing research shows that organic products such as fruits and vegetables cannot be advertised effectively via monetary promotions (e.g., discounts); however, how promotional effectiveness is affected by other promotional actions (e.g., offering premiums instead of discounts) or the product type promoted (e.g., promoting hedonic products such as organic ice cream instead of utilitarian products) has not been empirically investigated to date. Through a study conducted with 487 German participants, we demonstrate that monetary promotion is less effective for organic than for conventional products. In contrast, non-monetary promotion (via offering increased content) enhances promotional effectiveness more for organic than for conventional products. Increased heuristic processing can explain these findings, as consumers focus more on the heuristic cues offered by non-monetary promotion when confronted with organic, and in particular hedonic organic, products.
... Public Health 2019, 16, 4043 2 of 20 Organic food is produced through organic agricultural techniques and without the use of conventional methods like ionizing radiation or bioengineering, fertilizers made from sewage sludge or synthetic ingredients [7]. Non-use of chemical pesticides makes it possible for organic products to consume 40% less energy to produce, and support the welfare of animals, soil and the environment [8]. Organic food consumers consider it a healthier choice, to have better taste, and be fresher than conventional food products [9]. ...
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Environmental and health problems have increased the interest of researchers and practitioners in investigating the factors that affect organic food consumption. However, little attention has been paid to the actual organic food buying behavior, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to determine the actual buying patterns of consumers. For this purpose, a conceptual model based on green perceived value framework which predicts consumer’s purchase intention and purchase behavior has been empirically tested. Likewise, moderating role of food neophobia has also been explored. Data is collected from millennials that are under rated but constitute the most important consumer segment in Pakistan. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is employed to analyze the data. Results from 221 university students reveal that functional value, social value, emotional value, and conditional value positively influence the consumer purchase intention. Moreover, purchase intention is positively linked to the consumer purchase behavior of organic food. Furthermore, the study findings also confirm the moderating role of food neophobia between purchase intention and consumption of organic food. This paper depicts some noteworthy insights of consumer behavior for organic food producers, marketers, and researchers. At the end, limitations and recommendations for future research are elaborated.
Cei mai mulţi dintre noi, slujitori ai diverselor catedre din cadrul facultăţilor de ştiinţe economice, indiferent cum sunt denumite acestea şi din ce universităţi fac parte – de stat ori private –, suntem mândri că avem un jurnal al nostru, şi nu unul ca oricare. Iată, Amfiteatru Economic, căci despre acesta este vorba, face douăzeci de ani de existenţă, adică de apariţie regulată pe piaţa producţiei ştiinţifice, iar de zece ani „joacă” exclusiv în „Liga mare”, fiind indexat/cotat de Web of Science/Clarivate Analytics. Journal Metrics 2017 ne arată pentru WoS/Clarivate Analytics: FI = 0,581; H index = 16; AIS = 0,049; FI-5 ani = 0,530. Baza de date Scopus: CiteScore = 0,480; H index = 12; SNIP = 0,427; SJR = 0,250. Evident, respectivii indicatori scientometrici nu sunt din cale afară de ridicaţi, dar nici tocmai de colea, date fiind dificultăţile de ordin competiţional (adesea concurenţii fiind „coloşi” din afară, cu tradiţie mult mai îndelungată) şi regulile extrem de stricte ale jocului. Dorim să evidenţiem în mod aparte cu acest prilej că dacă acum, la vremea bilanţului, avem după ce să tragem linie, meritele revin binecunoscutei echipe de oameni inimoşi, care a depus toate eforturile din raţiuni extra-financiare. Indiscutabil, perpetuul animator în tot acest timp scurs a fost prof. univ. dr. Vasile Dinu, om al catedrei şi remarcabil cercetător de la Academia de Studii Economice (ASE) din Bucureşti (...).
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