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Siddiqui SA, Bhowmik S, Afreen M, Ucak İ, Ikram A, Gerini F, Mehdizadeh M, Ayivi RD, Castro-Muñoz R. Bodybuilders and high-level meat consumers' behavior towards rabbit, beef, chicken, turkey, and lamb meat: A comparative review. Nutrition 2024; 119:112305. [PMID: 38199031 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2023.112305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
In bodybuilders' diets, protein plays a crucial role in supporting muscle growth and repairing damaged muscle tissue. These individuals meet their protein needs by combining dietary sources with supplements. Animal-based proteins are often preferred over plant-based proteins because they are believed to better support muscle protein synthesis. This review explores the meat consumption patterns of bodybuilders and high-level meat consumers, focusing on rabbit, beef, chicken, turkey, and lamb. We describe and compare the types of meat bodybuilders commonly consume and provide an overview of protein supplements, including meat-based options, plant-based alternatives, and whey-based products. Our aim is to gain insight into the dietary preferences of bodybuilders and high-level meat consumers, considering their nutritional requirements and the potential effect on the meat industry. We conducted an extensive search across various databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar. We found that individual choices vary based on factors such as attitudes, trust, taste, texture, nutritional content, ethical considerations, and cultural influences. Nutritional factors, including protein content, amino acid profiles, and fat levels, significantly influence the preferences of bodybuilders and high-level meat consumers. However, it is crucial to maintain a balance by incorporating other essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals to ensure a complete and balanced diet. The findings from this review can inform strategies and product development initiatives tailored to the needs of bodybuilders and discerning meat enthusiasts.
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- Shahida Anusha Siddiqui
- Technical University of Munich, Department of Biotechnology and Sustainability, Straubing, Germany; German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL e.V.), Quakenbrück, Germany
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- Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; Department of Food Science, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
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- Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, Animal Production and Technologies Department, Niğde, Turkey
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- Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, Animal Production and Technologies Department, Niğde, Turkey
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- University Institute of Food Science and Technology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry, University of Florence, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Department of Nanoscience, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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- Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Sanitary Engineering, 80 - 233, Gdansk, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, Poland.
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Lecegui A, Olaizola AM, Varela E. Assessing consumers' preferences for beef and lamb meat linked to wildfire prevention services. Meat Sci 2023; 206:109346. [PMID: 37741031 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
Abstract
Meat from silvopastoral systems, due to its provision of numerous ecosystem services such as wildfire risk reduction in Mediterranean forests, can address societal growing demands for meat produced with lower environmental impacts. Differentiation of meat from these systems may contribute to their economic sustainability and hence to reverse their decline in the Mediterranean. This study investigated consumer preferences and willingness-to-pay (WTP) for beef and lamb meat from silvopastoral systems associated to the provision of wildfire prevention service and explored two alternative ways of labelling this service. Through a choice experiment survey considering type of pasture, length of grazing period, production distance and price, we gathered data from 1209 meat consumers in two Spanish cities. We considered forest grazing with a target purpose as a level in the type of pasture attribute and it was presented either as grazing to prevent wildfires or grazing to reduce biomass in two alternative versions of the valuation survey. The random parameter logit model revealed the highest preferences and WTP towards nearby production distances, followed by targeted grazing and forest grazing, while the length of grazing period was less relevant. No significant differences in consumers WTP were found between conveying targeted grazing either as fire prevention or biomass reduction. Our findings also suggest that consumers' preferences varied with location, attitudes towards local food and environmental role of grazing and consumption habits. Knowledge gathered in our work contributes to understand consumers perceptions on the beneficial environmental impacts of meat production.
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- Antonio Lecegui
- Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA). Torre Marimon, 08140, Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Environment, University of Zaragoza, Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain; Agrifood Institute of Aragon- IA2 - (University of Zaragoza-CITA), Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC), Ctra. St. Llorenç de Morunys km 2, 25280, Solsona, Lleida, Spain; Georg-August-Universität, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Platz der Göttinger Sieben, 5, Göttingen D-37073, Germany.
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Martin R, Pook T, Bennewitz J, Schmid M. Optimization Strategies to Adapt Sheep Breeding Programs to Pasture-Based Production Environments: A Simulation Study. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3476. [PMID: 38003094 PMCID: PMC10668732 DOI: 10.3390/ani13223476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Strong differences between the selection (indoor fattening) and production environment (pasture fattening) are expected to reduce genetic gain due to possible genotype-by-environment interactions (G × E). To investigate how to adapt a sheep breeding program to a pasture-based production environment, different scenarios were simulated for the German Merino sheep population using the R package Modular Breeding Program Simulator (MoBPS). All relevant selection steps and a multivariate pedigree-based BLUP breeding value estimation were included. The reference scenario included progeny testing at stations to evaluate the fattening performance and carcass traits. It was compared to alternative scenarios varying in the progeny testing scheme for fattening traits (station and/or field). The total merit index (TMI) set pasture-based lamb fattening as a breeding goal, i.e., field fattening traits were weighted. Regarding the TMI, the scenario with progeny testing both in the field and on station led to a significant increase in genetic gain compared with the reference scenario. Regarding fattening traits, genetic gain was significantly increased in the alternative scenarios in which field progeny testing was performed. In the presence of G × E, the study showed that the selection environment should match the production environment (pasture) to avoid losses in genetic gain. As most breeding goals also contain traits not recordable in field testing, the combination of both field and station testing is required to maximize genetic gain.
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- Rebecca Martin
- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 17, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Group, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Goettingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, 37075 Goettingen, Germany
- Animal Breeding and Genomics, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 388, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 17, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstr. 17, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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Tarjuelo L, Rabadán A, Álvarez-Ortí M, Pardo-Giménez A, Pardo JE. Analysis of Nutritional Characteristics and Willingness to Pay of Consumers for Dry-Cured Sausages ( Salchichón) Made with Textured Seed Oils. Foods 2023; 12:3118. [PMID: 37628117 PMCID: PMC10453616 DOI: 10.3390/foods12163118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The consumption of processed meat products beyond recommended limits has been associated with serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In an effort to create healthier options, the meat industry is exploring alternatives to animal fat in processed meats. This study focuses on replacing animal fat in dry-cured sausages (Salchichón) with textured chia, poppy, melon, and pumpkin oils. The research aims to evaluate the physical and nutritional changes resulting from this substitution and assess consumer acceptance through sensory analysis. The use of seed oils led to slight color changes and comparable texture, except for cohesiveness. The incorporation of textured seed oils resulted in reduced fat content, increased proportions of ashes and protein, and decreased energy value. The fatty acid composition showed lower proportions of saturated fatty acids and increased polyunsaturated fatty acids. Sensory analysis revealed that the control sample with pork fat received the highest ratings for appearance, texture, and taste, while samples with higher seed oil percentages scored lower due to color, cohesiveness, and specific flavors from the seed oils. Despite these variations, consumers demonstrated a high level of acceptability for all samples. Choice analysis results indicated that higher prices had a negative impact on consumer willingness to purchase, while the use of the 100% Iberian pig breed and animal welfare labels positively influenced purchasing attitudes. Regarding the presence of a pumpkin seed oil label in the product, a negative willingness to pay was reported. However, significant individual variation was reported for this attribute, indicating the existence of consumer segments with more positive attitudes toward these innovative dry-cured sausages.
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- Laura Tarjuelo
- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y de Montes y Biotecnología, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (L.T.); (M.Á.-O.); (J.E.P.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y de Montes y Biotecnología, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (L.T.); (M.Á.-O.); (J.E.P.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y de Montes y Biotecnología, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (L.T.); (M.Á.-O.); (J.E.P.)
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- Centro de Investigación, Experimentación y Servicios del Champiñón (CIES), C/Peñicas, s/n, 16220 Quintanar del Rey, Spain;
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y de Montes y Biotecnología, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (L.T.); (M.Á.-O.); (J.E.P.)
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Kolber A, Meixner O. Effects of Multi-Level Eco-Labels on the Product Evaluation of Meat and Meat Alternatives-A Discrete Choice Experiment. Foods 2023; 12:2941. [PMID: 37569210 PMCID: PMC10418589 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Eco-labels are an instrument for enabling informed food choices and supporting a demand-sided change towards an urgently needed sustainable food system. Lately, novel eco-labels that depict a product's environmental life cycle assessment on a multi-level scale are being tested across Europe's retailers. This study elicits consumers' preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for a multi-level eco-label. A Discrete Choice Experiment was conducted; a representative sample (n = 536) for the Austrian population was targeted via an online survey. Individual partworth utilities were estimated by means of the Hierarchical Bayes. The results show higher WTP for a positively evaluated multi-level label, revealing consumers' perceived benefits of colorful multi-level labels over binary black-and-white designs. Even a negatively evaluated multi-level label was associated with a higher WTP compared to one with no label, pointing towards the limited effectiveness of eco-labels. Respondents' preferences for eco-labels were independent from their subjective eco-label knowledge, health consciousness, and environmental concern. The attribute "protein source" was most important, and preference for an animal-based protein source (beef) was strongly correlated with consumers' meat attachment, implying that a shift towards more sustainable protein sources is challenging, and sustainability labels have only a small impact on the meat product choice of average consumers.
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- Institute of Marketing & Innovation, Department of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Feistmantelstraße 4, A-1180 Vienna, Austria;
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Alcalde MJ, Ripoll G, Campo MM, Horcada A, Panea B. Relationship between Consumers' Perceptions about Goat Kid Meat and Meat Sensory Appraisal. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2383. [PMID: 37508160 PMCID: PMC10376050 DOI: 10.3390/ani13142383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The goat meat preferred by consumers in Spain comes from suckling goat kids, slaughtered at a live weight of 8-10 kg. However, consumption of this meat is very uncommon, so it is necessary to show its value. To achieve this, we planned to investigate consumers' perceptions about goat kid meat and to study whether their perceptions are related to their sensory appraisal of the meat, measured by the mean of the consumers' home tests. The experiment was conducted with 30 volunteer families (from two cities with different consumption patterns), who were surveyed regarding their sociodemographic parameters, purchasing and eating habits, and the importance of the meat's attributes. As a result, four clusters were obtained, which were labeled "negative," "idealistic," "positive," and "concerned about fat content". The parameters of the animal production system were valued differently by the clusters. Meat tenderness, taste, and amount of fat were considered very decisive factors by most respondents. When the goat kid meat was valued, tenderness was considered more important than taste among older people ("negative" cluster), whereas there was not so much difference between the appraisal of all parameters for the other three clusters. We conclude that it is necessary to improve the information received by consumers about goat production systems and meat quality parameters. There is certainly potential for creating new markets, especially targeted toward young consumers and considering specific strategies for the different groups of consumers, depending on the region and habits of consumption.
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- María J Alcalde
- Agronomy Department, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Animal Science Department, Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentaria de Aragón (CITA), Avda. Montañana 930, 50059 Zaragoza, Spain
- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza), Avda. Miguel Servet, 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Animal Production and Food Technology, University of Zaragoza, C/Miguel Servet, 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Agronomy Department, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Animal Science Department, Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentaria de Aragón (CITA), Avda. Montañana 930, 50059 Zaragoza, Spain
- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza), Avda. Miguel Servet, 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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Tarjuelo L, Rabadán A, Álvarez-Ortí M, Pardo-Giménez A, Pardo I, Pardo J. Nutritional characteristics and consumer attitudes towards burgers produced by replacing animal fat with oils obtained from food by-products. J Funct Foods 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Zhang R, Pavan E, Ross AB, Deb-Choudhury S, Dixit Y, Mungure TE, Realini CE, Cao M, Farouk MM. Molecular insights into quality and authentication of sheep meat from proteomics and metabolomics. J Proteomics 2023; 276:104836. [PMID: 36764652 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2023.104836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Sheep meat (encompassing lamb, hogget and mutton) is an important source of animal protein in many countries, with a unique flavour and sensory profile compared to other red meats. Flavour, colour and texture are the key quality attributes contributing to consumer liking of sheep meat. Over the last decades, various factors from 'farm to fork', including production system (e.g., age, breed, feeding regimes, sex, pre-slaughter stress, and carcass suspension), post-mortem manipulation and processing (e.g., electrical stimulation, ageing, packaging types, and chilled and frozen storage) have been identified as influencing different aspects of sheep meat quality. However conventional meat-quality assessment tools are not able to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and pathways for quality variations. Advances in broad-based analytical techniques have offered opportunities to obtain deeper insights into the molecular changes of sheep meat which may become biomarkers for specific variations in quality traits and meat authenticity. This review provides an overview on how omics techniques, especially proteomics (including peptidomics) and metabolomics (including lipidomics and volatilomics) are applied to elucidate the variations in sheep meat quality, mainly in loin muscles, focusing on colour, texture and flavour, and as tools for authentication. SIGNIFICANCE: From this review, we observed that attempts have been made to utilise proteomics and metabolomics techniques on sheep meat products for elucidating pathways of quality variations due to various factors. For instance, the improvement of colour stability and tenderness could be associated with the changes to glycolysis, energy metabolism and endogenous antioxidant capacity. Several studies identify proteolysis as being important, but potentially conflicting for quality as the enhanced proteolysis improves tenderness and flavour, while reducing colour stability. The use of multiple analytical methods e.g., lipidomics, metabolomics, and volatilomics, detects a wider range of flavour precursors (including both water and lipid soluble compounds) that underlie the possible pathways for sheep meat flavour evolution. The technological advancement in omics (e.g., direct analysis-mass spectrometry) could make analysis of the proteins, lipids and metabolites in sheep meat routine, as well as enhance the confidence in quality determination and molecular-based assurance of meat authenticity.
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- Renyu Zhang
- Food Technology & Processing, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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- Food Technology & Processing, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand; Unidad Integrada Balcarce (FCA, UNMdP - INTA, EEA Balcarce), Ruta 226 km 73.5, CP7620 Balcarce, Argentina
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- Proteins and Metabolites, AgResearch Ltd, Lincoln, New Zealand
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- Food informatics, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Food Technology & Processing, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Data Science, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Food Technology & Processing, AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Fatty Acid and Multi-Isotopic Analysis (C, H, N, O) as a Tool to Differentiate and Valorise the Djebel Lamb from the Mountainous Region of Tunisia. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041847. [PMID: 36838834 PMCID: PMC9958884 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to distinguish between the Tunisian Djebel lamb meat and meat from typical Tunisian production systems (PSs) through the fatty acids (FAs) profile and the stable isotope ratio analysis (SIRA). Thirty-five lambs from three different regions and PSs (D = Djebel, B = Bou-Rebiaa, and O = Ouesslatia) were considered for this purpose. The results demonstrated that the PS and the geographic origin strongly influenced the FA profile of lamb meat. It was possible to discriminate between the Djebel lamb meat and the rest of the dataset thanks to the quantification of the conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) and the branched chain FAs. Moreover, statistically different concentrations of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated FAs and a different n-6/n-3 ratio were found for grazing (D and BR) and indoor (O) lambs, making it possible to discriminate between them. As for the stable isotope ratio analysis, all parameters made it possible to distinguish among the three groups, primarily on the basis of the dietary regimen (δ(13C) and δ(15N)) and breeding area (δ(18O) and δ(2H)).
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Miguel LP, Marques SH, Duarte AP. Characterising the fruit and vegetables consumer ethnocentrism in a southern European Country: An assessment of the reliability and validity of the “CETSCALE” in Portugal. Food Qual Prefer 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2022.104770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Zhan J, Gu Z, Wang H, Liu Y, Wang L, Huang L, Huo J, Wu Y. Effects of rutin supplementation on growth performance, slaughter performance, serum parameters, and meat quality of Nubian goats. Anim Sci J 2023; 94:e13819. [PMID: 36894312 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Previous studies found that rutin can improve production performance of sheep and dairy cows. However, it is not clear whether rutin has similar effects in goats. Hence, the aim of this experiment was to study the effects of rutin supplementation on growth performance, slaughter performance, serum parameters, and meat quality of Nubian goats. A total of 36 healthy Nubian ewes were randomly divided into three groups. Goats were fed the basal diet supplemented with 0 (R0), 25 (R25), and 50 (R50) mg rutin per kg of diet. The growth performance and slaughter performance of goats had no significant difference among three groups. The meat pH45min and moisture were significantly higher in the R25 group than the R50 group (p < 0.05), but the color value b* and contents of C14:0, C16:0, C18:0, C18:1n9c, C20:1, saturated fatty acid (SFA), and monounsaturated fatty acid (MSFA) in meat had an opposite outcome. The dressing percentage had an increasing tendency in the R25 group compared with the R0 group (0.05 < p < 0.10), but the shear force, water loss rate and crude protein of meat had opposite results. In conclusion, rutin could not affect the growth performance and slaughter performance of goats; low levels could possibly improve meat quality.
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- Jinshun Zhan
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanchang, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanchang, China
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanchang, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanchang, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanchang, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Jiujiang Daye Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd, Xiushui, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanchang, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanchang, China
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Mazhangara IR, Festus Jaja I, Chivandi E. Consumer Perceptions and Attitudes towards Chevon and Chevon-Derived Products: A Case Study of Amathole and Buffalo City Municipalities in South Africa. JOURNAL OF CULINARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15428052.2022.2150993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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- Department of Livestock and Pasture Sciences, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- School of Physiology, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Font-I-Furnols M, Guerrero L. Spanish perspective on meat consumption and consumer attitudes. Meat Sci 2022; 191:108874. [PMID: 35667190 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This paper analyses meat consumption and consumer attitudes towards meat and meat analogues in Spain, as well as the barriers and motives that could modify meat consumption in the future. Probably, the trend observed in the decline in meat consumption before the pandemic, which stabilized during the pandemic, will be observed again, with health, animal welfare and environmental issues being the main concerns and reasons for the reduction of consumption. The main drivers of meat consumption are the hedonic component, its nutritional characteristics, and its perception as a healthy and indispensable in a balanced diet. Meat analogues can be found in most Spanish supermarkets, some of them produced by large meat industries. Finally, authors highlight the need to provide Spanish consumers with reliable and credible information that will enable them to be aware of the efforts made by the different production players in the meat sector to achieve a more sustainable product and guarantee animal welfare.
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- IRTA-Food Quality and Technology, Finca Camps i Armet, 17121 Monells, Spain
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Fire Eaters: Exploring Consumer Preferences for Labeling Extensive Livestock Products Providing Wildfire Prevention Services. LAND 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/land11050700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Extensive livestock grazing has proved to be a valuable tool to reduce wildfire risk in Mediterranean landscapes. Meat from herds providing wildfire prevention services exhibit sustainability traits that can appeal to ethical consumers and find a suitable niche in local markets. This study assesses the preferences of a consumer sample in the province of Girona (north-eastern Spain) for different lamb meat labeling options from herds providing wildfire prevention services. The aim is to disentangle consumer profiles, providing evidence for improved product labeling. This may increase the added value and the viability of small farms providing this service. Employing a latent class modeling approach, we explore how meat consumption patterns and socioeconomic features may contribute to explain preferences for different meat labeling options. Our results have identified three consumer profiles: traditional rural consumers relying on trust with producers, younger consumers more akin to new labeling schemes, and urban consumers that support local butchers as a trusted information source. Different labeling mechanisms may work in a complementary way to arrive to different audiences of potential consumers. Geographical indication labels can serve as a good departure point, complemented with information cues on environmental factors related to wildfire protection.
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Di Vita G, Zanchini R, Spina D, Maesano G, La Via G, D'Amico M. Exploring Purchasing Determinants for a Low Fat Content Salami: Are Consumers Willing to Pay for an Additional Premium? FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.794533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Consumers today are increasingly moving toward healthier lifestyles and food purchasing habits. This new awareness has also prompted the meat industry, usually indicted for the use of harmful compounds and ingredients such as additives, salt, and fat, to introduce innovative measures to meet demand. This study aims to assess consumer willingness to pay an additional price premium (APP) for a healthy salami by identifying which factors are more likely to have an effect on the willingness to purchase, such as socio-demographic and product and market-related attributes. An Ordered Logit model has been applied to define factors influencing consumers' willingness to pay for a low-fat salami. Results show a favorable consumer acceptance of reduced-fat salami conveyed by the willingness of consumers to pay an additional price for this product and confirm that the health awareness of consumers is an important driving force in cured meat marketing strategies.
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An Exploratory Study of the Purchase and Consumption of Beef: Geographical and Cultural Differences between Spain and Brazil. Foods 2022; 11:foods11010129. [PMID: 35010255 PMCID: PMC8750545 DOI: 10.3390/foods11010129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Beef consumption and production in Spain and Brazil are different with the consumption of beef in Brazil being three times higher than in Spain. In addition, there are variations in the economic value of production and in the traceability system. Therefore, the aim of this research was to understand the purchasing and consumption patterns using the customer behavior analysis technique of focus groups, which analyzed motivations for the consumption of beef, classifying their preferences by the intrinsic and extrinsic attributes at the time of purchase. The key aspect of the consumption of beef, both for Spanish and Brazilian consumers, was personal satisfaction/flavor. Spanish consumers were more conscious than Brazilians of the beneficial and harmful qualities that meat provides. The presence of fat was the factor that most restricted intake in both countries. The most important intrinsic attributes for Spanish and Brazilian consumers were the visual aspects of the meat: color, freshness, and the quantity and disposition of fat. The most important extrinsic characteristics were the price and expiration date. Spanish consumers see packaged meat as convenient and safe, although it is considered by Brazilians to be over-manipulated. The traceability certification on the label provides credibility to the product for the Spanish but only partially for Brazilians.
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Andrade BF, Paula MMDO, Carneiro JDDS, Fontes PR, Torres Filho RDA, Ramos EM, Ramos ADLS. Influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the sensory perception and intention to purchase buffalo meat by consumers in Southeast Brazil. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1981-6723.00222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of extrinsic factors (meat type, price, and nutritional claims) on purchase intention and the perception of intrinsic factors (tenderness, juiciness and flavor) in buffalo loin in a region of Brazil where the marketing of buffalo meat is not common. Photos of the steaks were treated and labels were designed to simulate the retail purchase process, with the effects of extrinsic factors being evaluated through conjoint analysis. Sensory tests of difference from control, purchase intention, and overall acceptance were performed for intrinsic factors. Regarding the purchase process, a determining factor was the price, with buffalo meat having a better purchase intention when associated with a lower price. The lowest price also proved to be more important than the presence of nutritional information for most respondents, however, nutritional information was necessary for consumers characterized over 50 years old. Good acceptance was perceived after tasting buffalo meat, even with less tenderness and juiciness compared to Nellore, and only a minority respondents were willing to pay more for it. The buffalo meat presents a potential option for the consumer, when offered in association with marketing strategies that emphasize nutritional and/or sensory information, such as tenderness and juiciness.
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De Barbieri I, Viñoles C, Montossi F, Luzardo S, Ciappesoni G. Productive and reproductive consequences of crossbreeding Dohne Merino with Corriedale in Uruguayan sheep production systems. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1071/an20490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Context
For extensive production systems, crossbreeding may be a tool that can be used to achieve production of quality wool and meat to suit market specifications.
Aims
To evaluate two levels of crossbreeding of Dohne Merino (DM) sires with Corriedale (C) ewes on productive and reproductive traits of the crossbreed progeny in comparison with purebred C progeny.
Methods
Two studies using three genotypes – 100% C (100C), 50% DM×50% C (50DM) and 75% DM×25% C (75DM) – were carried out. In Study 1, growth, wool production and nematode resistance were evaluated (n= 1652). In wethers, carcass weight, subcutaneous tissue thickness, weight of high value cuts, meat shear force and fresh meat colour were also evaluated. Before first mating, the presence and number of corpus luteum was recorded to evaluate puberty and ovulation rate, respectively, in 380 18-month-old hoggets. In Study 2, fertility, prolificacy and lambing percentages were measured in 382 ewes.
Key results
Increasing the percentage of DM was associated with heavier animals (P<0.01). The heaviest fleece weight, broadest fibre diameter and longest staple length were recorded in 100C, and the lowest in 75DM (P<0.001). Crossbred animals had heavier carcasses, boneless legs and French racks than 100C (P<0.001). Subcutaneous tissue thickness GR adjusted for carcass weight was thicker in 100C, intermediate in 50DM and lowest in 75DM (P<0.001). Meat quality and nematode resistance traits were not affected by crossbreeding. Genotype affected the proportion of hoggets cyclic at first mating (P<0.05), being greater in 50DM than in C hoggets, although both proportions were similar to 75DM. Fertility was not affected (P>0.05) by genotype, whereas prolificacy and lambing percentage were greater in the animals of the 50DM vs 100C and 75DM (P<0.05).
Conclusions
Wool quality, animal growth, carcass weight and composition, and onset of puberty were improved by crossbreeding C ewes with DM sires. A reduction in wool production, and minor influences on prolificacy and lambing percentage were detected.
Implications
Crossbreeding C ewes with DM sires can benefit wool and meat production in comparison with purebred C production systems.
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Beef from Calves Finished with a Diet Based on Concentrate Rich in Agro-Industrial By-Products: Acceptability and Quality Label Preferences in Spanish Meat Consumers. Animals (Basel) 2021; 12:ani12010006. [PMID: 35011112 PMCID: PMC8749768 DOI: 10.3390/ani12010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Conjoint analysis was used to estimate the relative importance of some of the main extrinsic attributes and quality labels of beef in three Spanish cities (Córdoba, Marbella, and Santa Pola) in a study performed with 300 individuals. Consumers were segmented according to their frequency of consumption. Willingness to pay for different meats was also calculated from the conjoint analysis results. Consumer liking of beef that had been finished with an alternative concentrate rich in agro-industrial by-products and aged for three different durations as compared to conventionally finished beef was also evaluated using the same consumers. The most important attribute for Spanish consumers was the price (28%), followed by origin (25%), animal welfare certification (19%), protected geographical indication (14%), and organic agriculture certification (14%). Most consumers preferred beef from Spain at the lowest possible price and with the highest number of quality labels. Consumers were willing to pay a premium of 1.49, 3.61, and 5.53 EUR over 14 EUR/kg for organic certification, protected geographical indication, and animal welfare certification, respectively. Sensory analysis revealed that, for regular consumers, beef finished with an alternative concentrate rich in agro-industrial by-products offered several hedonic advantages (color, flavor, and tenderness) when compared to beef finished using a conventional diet, while occasional consumers did not find any difference between the two kinds of meat.
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Theodoridis A, Vouraki S, Morin E, Rupérez LR, Davis C, Arsenos G. Efficiency Analysis as a Tool for Revealing Best Practices and Innovations: The Case of the Sheep Meat Sector in Europe. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11113242. [PMID: 34827974 PMCID: PMC8614382 DOI: 10.3390/ani11113242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The European sheep meat sector faces technical, market and financial challenges that threaten its economic performance and overall sustainability. At the same time, the sector is characterized by poor and slow adoption of innovations that could help towards facing these challenges. In this study, the technical efficiency of extensive, semi-intensive and intensive sheep meat farms in France, Spain and the UK was explored to reveal the profile of the most efficient ones and identify the best practices and innovations that these farms apply. The most efficient sheep meat farms reared large flocks, used available infrastructure at full capacity and managed human labor in a rational way. These best farms emphasized feeding and grazing innovations, marketing strategies, breeding programs and use of digital technologies. The uptake of such practices and innovations by farms of similar production systems could help to increase the productivity and economic performance of the sheep meat sector. Abstract The slow adoption of innovations is a key challenge that the European sheep sector faces for its sustainability. The future of the sector lies on the adoption of best practices, modern technologies and innovations that can improve its resilience and mitigate its dependence on public support. In this study, the concept of technical efficiency was used to reveal the most efficient sheep meat farms and to identify the best practices and farm innovations that could potentially be adopted by other farms of similar production systems. Data Envelopment Analysis was applied to farm accounting data from 458 sheep meat farms of intensive, semi-intensive and extensive systems from France, Spain and the UK, and the structural and economic characteristics of the most efficient farms were analyzed. These best farmers were indicated through a survey, which was conducted within the Innovation for Sustainable Sheep and Goat Production in the Europe (iSAGE) Horizon 2020 project, the management and production practices and innovations that improve their economic performance and make them better than their peers.
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- Alexandros Theodoridis
- Laboratory of Animal Production Economics, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-2310999953
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- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.V.); (G.A.)
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- Institut de l’Élevage, CS 52637, 31321 Castanet Tolosan, France;
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- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2TL, UK;
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- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.V.); (G.A.)
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Sustainability Labels on Olive Oil: A Review on Consumer Attitudes and Behavior. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su132112310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Product labeling is a way to inform consumers and increase their awareness about sustainability attributes of products. It guarantees the use of specific production conditions, promotes market incentives and highlights environmental, social and/or ethical product attributes. This study provides a literature review of sustainability labels on olive oil including consumer attitudes and behavior towards this product. Results show that consumers have positive attitudes towards olive oil carrying sustainability labels and are willing to pay more for olive oil carrying those labels. However, the major drivers of this behavior are far from being related to sustainability. This insight jeopardizes the main objective of those labels and suggests more clarifications about the information delivered by them. More in-depth investigations are needed about the drivers of consumer behavior towards olive oil carrying sustainability labels.
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Bittante G, Cecchinato A, Tagliapietra F, Pazzola M, Vacca GM, Schiavon S. Effects of feeding system and CLA supplementation on animal, carcase and meat characteristics of fattened lambs and ewes. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2021.1954557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Giovanni Bittante
- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), University of Padova (Padua), Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), University of Padova (Padua), Legnaro, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), University of Padova (Padua), Legnaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), University of Padova (Padua), Legnaro, Italy
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Denver S, Christensen T, Nordström J, Lund TB, Sandøe P. Is there a potential international market for Danish welfare pork? - A consumer survey from Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. Meat Sci 2021; 183:108616. [PMID: 34481232 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This cross-country study investigates the potential to improve pig welfare by exploiting consumer demand, domestically and in export markets, for welfare pork produced in indoor production systems. The analysis is based on questionnaire data collected in 2019 focusing on demand for Danish welfare pork both in Denmark and in two nearby export markets, Sweden and Germany. To reduce hypothetical bias, a willingness-to-pay indicator is combined with an indicator of positive interest in buying a fictive Danish welfare labelled pork. We find that the market potential is relatively weak. Our findings indicate that there is some, albeit limited, potential in Denmark and Germany while demand is practically non-existing in Sweden, probably because the pig welfare guaranteed by Swedish legislation is similar to what is provided by the fictive welfare label employed in the study. Hence, consumer demand alone cannot secure enhanced pig welfare. Moreover, we found national differences in the characteristics of consumers who are interested in Danish welfare pork.
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- Sigrid Denver
- Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 23, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark.
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- Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 23, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 23, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 23, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 23, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Grønnegårdsvej 8, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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Rabadán A, Zamora A, Díaz M, Bernabéu R. Consumer preferences associated with the protected geographical indication label in the marketing of lamb meat. Small Rumin Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Prache S, Schreurs N, Guillier L. Review: Factors affecting sheep carcass and meat quality attributes. Animal 2021; 16 Suppl 1:100330. [PMID: 34400114 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2021.100330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Sheep meat comes from a wide variety of farming systems utilising outdoor extensive to indoor intensive with animals of various ages at slaughter. In Europe, slaughter may occur from 4 weeks of age in suckling light lambs to adult ages. More than any other animal species used for meat production, there are strong country-specific preferences for sheep meat quality linked to production system characteristics such as dairy or grassland-based systems. This article critically reviews the current state of knowledge on factors affecting sheep carcass and meat quality. Quality has been broken down into six core attributes: commercial, organoleptic, nutritional, technological, safety and image, the latter covering aspects of ethics, culture and environment associated with the way the meat is produced and its origin, which are particularly valued in the many quality labels in Europe. The quality of meat is built but can also deteriorate along the continuum from the conception of the animal to the consumer. Our review pinpoints critical periods, such as the gestation and the preslaughter and slaughter periods, and key factors, such as the animal diet, via its direct effect on the fatty acid profile, the antioxidant and volatile content, and indirect effects mediated via the age of the animal. It also pinpoints methodological difficulties in predicting organoleptic attributes, particularly odour and flavour. Potential antagonisms between different dimensions of quality are highlighted. For example, pasture-feeding has positive effects on the image and nutritional attributes (through its effect on the fatty acid profile of meat lipids), but it increases the risk of off-odours and off-flavours for sensitive consumersand the variability in meat quality linked to variability of animal age at slaughter. The orientation towards more agro-ecological, low-input farming systems may therefore present benefits for the image and nutritional properties of the meat, but also risks for the commercial (insufficient carcass fatness, feed deficiencies at key periods of the production cycle, irregularity in supply), organoleptic (stronger flavour and darker colour of the meat) and variability of sheep carcass and meat quality. Furthermore, the genetic selection for lean meat yield has been effective in producing carcasses that yield more meat, but at a penalty to the intramuscular fat content and eating quality of the meat, and making it more difficult to finish lambs on grass. Various tools to assess and predict quality are in development to better consider the various dimensions of quality in consumer information, payment to farmers and genetic selection.
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- S Prache
- Université d'Auvergne, INRA, Vetagro Sup, UMR Herbivores, 63122 St-Genès-Champanelle, France.
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- Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Environment, PN433, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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- Université Paris Est, Anses, Risk Assessment Department, 94701 Maisons-Alfort, France
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Santos D, Monteiro MJ, Voss HP, Komora N, Teixeira P, Pintado M. The most important attributes of beef sensory quality and production variables that can affect it: A review. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Stated Preferences for Plant-Based and Cultured Meat: A Choice Experiment Study of Spanish Consumers. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13158235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Meat production and consumption have been claimed to have negative impacts on the environment, and even on the consumer’s health. In this sense, alternative sources of protein, mainly meat substitutes and cultured meat, have emerged due to those perceived negative effects. Our paper carries out a choice experiment to analyze the preferences of 444 Spanish consumers and their willingness to pay for plant-based and cultured meats, as compared to conventional meat. Spain was considered of interest for this study due to its significant gastronomic culture, with high-quality meat products that make a great contribution to the economy, meaning that this could be a suitable and also challenging market in which to test alternative sources of protein. The findings show that consumers’ motivations and their interactions with these products are complex. Additionally, a cluster analysis allowed us to identify three types of consumers in terms of preference for these products: price-sensitive millennials, conscious/concerned consumers, and indifferent consumers. Only one group showed some level of acceptance of these alternative products meats.
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Bittante G, Pellattiero E, Cecchinato A, Tagliapietra F, Sturaro E, Ramanzin M, Pazzola M, Vacca GM, Schiavon S. Performance, carcass conformation and meat quality of suckling, weaned and heavy lambs, and culled fattened ewes of autochthonous alpine sheep breeds. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2021.1920484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Giovanni Bittante
- Dipartimento di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente (DAFNAE), Università di Padova (Padova), Legnaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente (DAFNAE), Università di Padova (Padova), Legnaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente (DAFNAE), Università di Padova (Padova), Legnaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente (DAFNAE), Università di Padova (Padova), Legnaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente (DAFNAE), Università di Padova (Padova), Legnaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente (DAFNAE), Università di Padova (Padova), Legnaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente (DAFNAE), Università di Padova (Padova), Legnaro, Italy
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Ragen DL, Butler MR, Boles JA, Layton WA, Craig TM, Hatfield PG. Evaluating the effects of finishing diet and feeding location on sheep performance, carcass characteristics, and internal parasites. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 63:545-562. [PMID: 34189504 PMCID: PMC8203997 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2021.e42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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A 3 yr experiment was conducted to evaluate the influence of diet and feeding
location on animal performance, carcass characteristics, whole blood counts, and
internal parasite burden of lambs assigned to 1 of 4 treatments: 1) confinement
fed 71% alfalfa, 18% barley pellet, 5% molasses, 0.013% Bovatec, 6.1%
vitamin/mineral package diet (CALF), 2) confinement fed 60% barley, 26% alfalfa
pellet, 4% molasses, 2.5% soybean-hi pro, 0.016% Bovatec, 7.4% vitamin/mineral
package diet (CBAR), 3) field fed 71% alfalfa, 18% barley pellet, 5% molasses,
0.013% Bovatec, 6.1% vitamin/mineral package diet (FALF), and 4) field fed 60%
barley, 26% alfalfa pellet, 4% molasses, 2.5% soybean-hi pro, 0.016% Bovatec,
7.4% vitamin/mineral package diet (FBAR). A year × location interaction
was detected for ending body weight (BW), average daily gain (ADG), and dry
matter intake (DMI); therefore results are presented by year. In all years, cost
of gain and DMI were greater for CALF and FALF than for CBAR and FBAR feed
treatments (p ≤ 0.03). In yr 2 and 3 field treatments
had greater ending BW and ADG than confinement treatments. For all years, diet
did not affect ending BW or ADG. In yr 1 dressing percent and rib eye area were
greater for field finished lambs than confinement finished (p
≤ 0.02) and Warner-Bratzler shear force was greater for CALF and FALF
(p = 0.03). In yr 2 lambs in FALF and FBAR treatments had
greater leg scores and conformation than CALF and CBAR (p =
0.09). In yr 1, FALF had a greater small intestine total worm count than all
other treatments. In yr 1, ending Trichostrongyle type egg counts were greater
for FALF (p = 0.05). In yr 2, ending Nematodirus spp. egg
counts were greater for FALF and lowest for CBAR (p <
0.01). Abomasum Teladorsagia circumcinta worm burden was greater in CALF than
all other treatments (p = 0.07) in yr 2. While field finishing
lambs with a grain- or forage-based diet we conclude that it is possible to
produce a quality lamb product without adverse effects to animal performance,
carcass quality or increasing parasite burdens.
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- Devon L Ragen
- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
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- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
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- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
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Kantono K, Hamid N, Ma Q, Chadha D, Oey I. Consumers' perception and purchase behaviour of meat in China. Meat Sci 2021; 179:108548. [PMID: 33993070 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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China has experienced significant economic growth in recent decades, and this has accounted for an increase in meat consumption. Therefore, it is important to understand the underlying factors of consumers' perception and purchasing behaviour of lamb meat in China. This study adopts a conceptual framework, which includes expectations, perception, and purchase behaviour of red meat among Chinese consumers. A total of 31 questions were included in a self-administered questionnaire through an online platform, with 601 meat consumers who participated in this study. Results showed that Australian and New Zealand meat were perceived as having positive quality characteristics (e.g. natural, reliable) followed by Chinese local meat. Partial Least Squares Path Modelling (PLS-PM) further identified that the key drivers that influenced meat purchase were seasonality, purchase location, and consumer experience particularly in cooking methods used. Purchase point for Chinese consumers were equally weighed with butchers, supermarket, and traditional market as being the most common purchase locations. Unexpectedly, Chinese consumers were found to consume less meat in summer and more during winter. Purchase drivers included meat safety certification and the perceived health benefits of meat.
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- Kevin Kantono
- Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; Arla Innovation Centre, Arla Foods amba, Aarhus N 8200, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
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- Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Food Science, University of Otago, PO BOX 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand; Riddet Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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The Effect of Ethnocentrism on Product Evaluation and Purchase Intention: The Case of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13094744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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This study is framed within the concept of sustainability of local foods such as extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and considers the effects of country of origin (COO) and ethnocentrism as relevant factors in decision making about product choice. Our work contributes to the literature regarding the food industry with the main objective of investigating how consumer ethnocentrism may affect not only behavioral intention but also the perception of the quality of the EVOO. The authors of the present paper developed this line of research via a review of the existing literature, leading to the elaboration of the conceptual model proposed in this paper. The research was developed through a laboratory experiment and the modeling of consumer behavior, raising a series of hypotheses, which were contrasted following the different analyses conducted on the data. Results were obtained on factors such as the differences in evaluation according to label type, the effect of ethnocentrism on perception and purchase intention, and structural knowledge of the weight of the different variables that influence this decision making. Several guidelines and conclusions are derived from these results, which refer to the use of COO information as well as the satisfaction of consumer ethnocentrism. Understanding the role played by consumer ethnocentrism in the evaluation of food products in accordance with their origin may yield useful information for local food producers.
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European Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Red Meat Labelling Attributes. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11020556. [PMID: 33672549 PMCID: PMC7923784 DOI: 10.3390/ani11020556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Given the decrease in red meat consumption in the last decade, it is crucial for red meat producers to understand consumer preferences. This international study analyses the European consumer preferences for red meat (beef, lamb and goat) in seven countries: Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Through a survey with hypothetical choice situations (choice experiment), 2900 responses were collected. Advanced econometric models were estimated to identify the diversity of preferences among consumers at the country level. The results indicate substantial differences between the most relevant attributes for the average consumer in each country. Nevertheless, national origin and organic labels were highly valued in most countries. Abstract Food consumption in Europe is changing. Red meat consumption has been steadily decreasing in the past decades. The rising interest of consumers for healthier and more sustainable meat products provides red meat producers with the opportunity to differentiate their offers by ecolabels, origin and health claims. This international study analyses the European consumer preferences for red meat (beef, lamb and goat) in seven countries: Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Through a choice experiment, 2900 responses were collected. Mixed multinomial logit models were estimated to identify heterogeneous preferences among consumers at the country level. The results indicate substantial differences between the most relevant attributes for the average consumer, as well as their willingness to pay for them in each country. Nevertheless, national origin and organic labels were highly valued in most countries.
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Knowledge, Utility, and Preferences for Beef Label Traceability Information: A Cross-Cultural Market Analysis Comparing Spain and Brazil. Foods 2021; 10:foods10020232. [PMID: 33498735 PMCID: PMC7911574 DOI: 10.3390/foods10020232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The consumer environment determines consumers' buying behavior and product preferences, and understanding these factors allows businesses in the industry to identify market demands. In view of the different contexts, Spain and Brazil, there are differences in the consumption of beef, in the production and the regulatory process concerning beef, and in particular the traceability system. The traceability system is mandatory in Spain and voluntary in Brazil. From these prerogatives, this cross-cultural study carried out through a self-administered questionnaire with 2132 Spanish and Brazilian beef buyers/consumers, aimed at comparing and understanding the familiarity with the bovine traceability system and traceability information of the label as a food security indicator. It is concluded that traceability information is well received by consumers as an attribute of credibility, and consumers are interested in ensuring that the item they buy is of known and reliable origin. But more incentives may help clarify the advantages of purchasing food with certified traceability, making it more effective for consumers to use this knowledge.
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Hastie M, Ashman H, Lyman D, Lockstone-Binney L, Jacob R, Ha M, Torrico D, Warner R. Product Design to Enhance Consumer Liking of Cull Ewe Meat. Foods 2021; 10:foods10010096. [PMID: 33466441 PMCID: PMC7824867 DOI: 10.3390/foods10010096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The global sheepmeat industry aspires to increase consumer liking for cull ewe meat and thereby increase its value; dry ageing application can increase the consumer appeal of this meat. In order to develop novel consumer-liked dry aged sheepmeat products, an innovation process aligned with design thinking principles was initiated. The objective was to understand optimal dry aged sheepmeat product formats from chef, butcher, producer and consumer perspectives, and use these findings to develop “highly liked” and “premium” dry aged cull ewe meat dishes. The methodology used and the results of stakeholder engagement, perceptual mapping, and quantitative consumer assessments are reported. Stakeholder engagement showed the importance of how novel products are introduced to the consumer and to the chef. Perceptual mapping highlighted that chef-perceived product “premiumness” was driven by eating quality and complexity of the dish. Consumer assessment validated these findings with increases in dish liking associated with increased premiumness and complexity in dish presentation. Overall, the described approach was successful; eight highly liked dry aged cull ewe meat dishes were developed (all scored > 7.69 on a 9-point hedonic scale for liking), and four of the eight dishes were rated “at the level of a very premium food”.
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- Melindee Hastie
- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (M.H.); (H.A.); (M.H.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (M.H.); (H.A.); (M.H.)
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- Centre for Food Trades and Culinary Arts, William Angliss Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia;
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- Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia;
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- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australian Government, Perth, WA 6151, Australia;
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (M.H.); (H.A.); (M.H.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand;
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (M.H.); (H.A.); (M.H.)
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A multi-stakeholder participatory study identifies the priorities for the sustainability of the small ruminants farming sector in Europe. Animal 2020; 15:100131. [PMID: 33536157 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2020.100131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The European small ruminants (i.e. sheep and goats) farming sector (ESRS) provides economic, social and environmental benefits to society, but is also one of the most vulnerable livestock sectors in Europe. This sector has diverse livestock species, breeds, production systems and products, which makes difficult to have a clear vision of its challenges through using conventional analyses. A multi-stakeholder and multi-step approach, including 90 surveys, was used to identify and assess the main challenges for the sustainability of the ESRS to prioritize actions. These challenges and actions were identified by ESRS experts including farmers, cooperatives, breeding associations, advisers and researchers of six EU countries and Turkey. From the 30 identified challenges, the most relevant were economy-related challenges such as 'uncertainty of meat and milk prices', 'volatility of commodity prices', 'low farm income', 'high subsidy dependency' and 'uncertainty in future changes in subsidies' resulting in 'a sector not attractive to young farmers'. Most of these challenges were beyond the farmer's control and perceived as difficult to address. Challenges were prioritized using an index, calculated by multiplying the relevance and the feasibility to address measures. The identified challenges had a similar priority index across the whole sector with small differences across livestock species (sheep vs goats), type of products (meat vs dairy) and intensification levels (intensive vs semi-intensive vs extensive). The priorities were different, however, between socio-geographical regions (Southern vs Central Europe). Some of the top prioritized challenges were linked to aspects related to the production systems ('low promotion of local breeds' and 'slow adaptability of high producing breeds') and market practices ('unfair trade/lack of traceability'). The majority of the priority challenges, however, were associated with a deficient knowledge or training at farm level ('poor business management training', 'lack of professionalization', 'slow adoption of innovations'), academia ('researchers do not address real problems') and society as a whole ('low consumer education in local products', 'low social knowledge about farming', 'poor recognition of farming public services'). Thus, improved collaboration among the different stakeholders across the food chain with special implication of farmers, associations of producers, academia and governments is needed to facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building. These actions can contribute to make ESRS economically more sustainable and to adapt the production systems and policy to the current and future societal needs in a more region-contextualized framework.
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Brugarolas M, Martínez-Carrasco L, Rabadán A, Bernabéu R. Innovation Strategies of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector in Response to the Black Swan COVID-19 Pandemic. Foods 2020; 9:foods9121821. [PMID: 33302384 PMCID: PMC7762556 DOI: 10.3390/foods9121821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Health, financial, and social crises cause variations in the buying behaviour of food consumers as well as in the value they assign to food attributes and the place of purchase, leading to consumers with profiles that are more susceptible to these changes than others. Thus, it was observed that 61.4% of consumers modified their buying behaviour at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with those who modified it the most being the people who stockpiled the most food and went panic buying more often. This has made it possible to establish the profile of different significant consumer segments, and as a response, food production/distribution companies can implement different innovative strategies aimed at decreasing the impact of stockpiling and, therefore, the shortage of food. The possible strategies that companies can put into effect are creating a stock of non-perishable foods, increasing production capabilities in a sustainable way and, especially in light of the results obtained, boost the online sale and distribution of foods, with the goal of decreasing the amount of people in shops (which decreases the spreading of the pandemic and favours health) and preventing consumers from observing possible circumstantial shortages that would only encourage stockpiling and panic buying, even among consumers who have not changed their buying behaviour.
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- Margarita Brugarolas
- Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández, Avenida de la Universidad de Elche s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain;
- Correspondence:
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández, Avenida de la Universidad de Elche s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain;
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos y de Montes (ETSIAM), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.R.); (R.B.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos y de Montes (ETSIAM), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.R.); (R.B.)
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C. Garvey E, Sander T, O’Callaghan TF, Drake M, Fox S, G. O’Sullivan M, Kerry JP, Kilcawley KN. A Cross-Cultural Evaluation of Liking and Perception of Salted Butter Produced from Different Feed Systems. Foods 2020; 9:E1767. [PMID: 33260555 PMCID: PMC7761244 DOI: 10.3390/foods9121767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Perception and liking among Irish, German and USA consumers of salted butter produced from different feed systems-outdoor grass (FS-GRSS), grass/clover (FS-CLVR), and indoor concentrate (FS-TMR)-was investigated. A consumer study was conducted in all three countries. Irish and German assessors participated in ranking descriptive analysis (RDA), whereas descriptive analysis (DA) was carried out by a trained panel in the USA. Volatile analysis was conducted to identify differences in aroma compounds related to cow diet. Overall, there was no significant difference in overall liking of the butters, among USA, German and Irish consumers, although cross-cultural preferences were evident. Sensory attribute differences based on cow diet were evident across the three countries, as identified by German and Irish assessors and trained USA panelists, which are likely influenced by familiarity. The abundance of specific volatile aromatic compounds, especially some aldehydes and ketones, were significantly impacted by the feed system and may also contribute to some of the perceived sensory attribute differences in these butters.
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- Emer C. Garvey
- Food Quality & Sensory Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, P61 C996 Co. Cork, Ireland;
- Sensory Group, School of Food and Nutritional Science, University College Cork, T12 R220 Cork, Ireland;
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- Department of Food, Nutrition, Facilities, FH Münster, Corrensstraße 25, D-48149 Münster, Germany;
- Innovationsmanagement, Sensorische Produktevaluation und Consumer Trends, Marie-Jahn-Str.20, 30177 Hannover, Germany
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, T12 Y337 Cork, Ireland;
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA;
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- St. Angela’s Food Technology Centre, Lough Gill, 999928 Sligo, Ireland;
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- Sensory Group, School of Food and Nutritional Science, University College Cork, T12 R220 Cork, Ireland;
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- Food Packaging Group, School of Food and Nutritional Science, University College Cork, T12 R220 Cork, Ireland;
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- Food Quality & Sensory Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, P61 C996 Co. Cork, Ireland;
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Costa PT, Vaz RZ, de Mendonça G, Restle J, Kroning AB, Ferreira OGL, Farias PP. Consumer perception of products from the production chain of natural coloured sheep. Small Rumin Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hati SRH, Zulianti I, Achyar A, Safira A. Perceptions of nutritional value, sensory appeal, and price influencing customer intention to purchase frozen beef: Evidence from Indonesia. Meat Sci 2020; 172:108306. [PMID: 33032070 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The lack of public understanding of frozen meat encourages consumers to buy only fresh meat, which has caused imported frozen meat to remain unabsorbed by the market despite the growing demand for meat. This study aims to analyze consumer perceptions that affect the intention to purchase frozen meat, which is mediated by the attitude toward frozen meat. Several factors were tested: perceived nutritional content, perceived sensory appeal, and perceived price. The method used in this study is quantitative ̶ an online questionnaire collects data from 536 customers who are the buyers and decision-makers in buying meat in their household. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data. The results of this study indicate that higher consumer perceptions of nutritional content, sensory appeal, and price lead to higher attitudes toward frozen meat and in turn, increase purchase intention.
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- Graduate School of Management Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas, Indonesia
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- Management Department Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas, Indonesia
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- Management Department Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas, Indonesia
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García-Gudiño J, Blanco-Penedo I, Gispert M, Brun A, Perea J, Font-I-Furnols M. Understanding consumers' perceptions towards Iberian pig production and animal welfare. Meat Sci 2020; 172:108317. [PMID: 32980720 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The Spanish market offers a greater variety of Iberian pork products. The aim of this paper is to determine the perception of consumers of several aspects of Iberian pig production and animal welfare depending on the consumers' characteristics. Consumers from two Spanish regions (n = 403) answered a questionnaire about their beliefs and the importance of pig production, their purchase intentions and their willingness to pay. Consumers were segmented according to their level of knowledge about Iberian pig production. The results of this work indicate that consumers have poor knowledge about Iberian pig production. Even so, consumers show a remarkable preference for Iberian products, especially when the animals are reared freely and in natural conditions, giving great importance to animal welfare. Consumer preferences indicate the importance of emphasizing Iberian traditional pig product characteristics on the label to promote their purchase choices.
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- Product Quality Program, IRTA, 17121 Monells, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Production, UCO, 14007 Córdoba, Spain.
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Mandolesi S, Naspetti S, Arsenos G, Caramelle-Holtz E, Latvala T, Martin-Collado D, Orsini S, Ozturk E, Zanoli R. Motivations and Barriers for Sheep and Goat Meat Consumption in Europe: A Means-End Chain Study. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E1105. [PMID: 32604945 PMCID: PMC7341299 DOI: 10.3390/ani10061105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This international study involving seven European countries (Italy, UK, Finland, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey) was conducted to explore the relevant reasons that affect both consumer and non-consumer perceptions of sheep and goat meat. Laddering and means-end chain theory were applied. The results indicate that consumers associate sheep and goat meat with a unique taste, authenticity and natural production, linked with values such as health and enjoyment of life. In contrast, non-consumers mainly feel disgusted when they think and feel about these meats, and do not associate any specific health benefits to their consumption, disliking their taste, odour and fat content. This study is based on qualitative research. Only analytical generalizations are possible, expanding the theory on what drives consumer behaviour when purchasing meat. No previous means-end chain studies are available in the literature regarding small ruminants' meat consumer preferences.
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- Serena Mandolesi
- Department of Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, P.O. Box 393, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- The French Livestock Institute/Institut de l’Elevage (IDELE), Campus INRA—Chemin de Borde Rouge, CEDEX, BP 42118-31321 Castanet Tolosan, France;
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- Economic Research, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Koetilantie 5, 00790 Helsinki, Finland;
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- Animal Production and Health Unit, Agrifood Research and Technology Centre of Aragon (CITA), Gobierno de Aragón, Avenida Montañana 93, 050059 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Organic Research Centre, Trent Lodge, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6JN, UK;
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environemntal Sciences (D3A), Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environemntal Sciences (D3A), Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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Stampa E, Schipmann-Schwarze C, Hamm U. Consumer perceptions, preferences, and behavior regarding pasture-raised livestock products: A review. Food Qual Prefer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.103872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Rabadán A, Martínez-Carrasco L, Brugarolas M, Navarro-Rodríguez de Vera C, Sayas-Barberá E, Bernabéu R. Differences in Consumer Preferences for Lamb Meat before and duriang the Economic Crisis in Spain. Analysis and Perspectives. Foods 2020; 9:foods9060696. [PMID: 32486028 PMCID: PMC7353620 DOI: 10.3390/foods9060696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Determining the preferences of food consumers is key for adapting supply and demand. This adaptation of supply is dynamic rather than static, given that it develops over time and is influenced by both social and economic factors. This work presents an analysis of the development of lamb meat consumption at two points in time, 2004 and 2014, before and in the midst of the economic crisis in Spain (2007–2017). Our findings show that together with the external appearance and against the backdrop of an economic recession, price has a greater impact on consumers’ purchasing decisions than origin and quality seals, despite these being attributes that are traditionally used as a guarantee of food safety and traceability. This suggests that in times of economic crisis consumer preferences shift towards attributes that are less related to product quality. Nonetheless, the comparison of the consumer segments for each of the years under study revealed that age and level of education are the socioeconomic factors that most influence the preferences of lamb meat consumers.
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- Adrián Rabadán
- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos y de Montes (ETSIAM), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain;
- Correspondence:
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández, Avenida de la Universidad de Elche, s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain; (L.M.-C.); (M.B.); (C.N.-R.d.V.); (E.S.-B.)
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández, Avenida de la Universidad de Elche, s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain; (L.M.-C.); (M.B.); (C.N.-R.d.V.); (E.S.-B.)
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández, Avenida de la Universidad de Elche, s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain; (L.M.-C.); (M.B.); (C.N.-R.d.V.); (E.S.-B.)
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior de Orihuela (EPSO), Universidad Miguel Hernández, Avenida de la Universidad de Elche, s/n, 03202 Elche, Spain; (L.M.-C.); (M.B.); (C.N.-R.d.V.); (E.S.-B.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos y de Montes (ETSIAM), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain;
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Aboah J, Lees N. Consumers use of quality cues for meat purchase: Research trends and future pathways. Meat Sci 2020; 166:108142. [PMID: 32298942 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This paper aims to explore the trends in the research design used for assessing important quality cues in the meat industry and determine the most important quality cues that consumers use in their purchasing decisions. A Journal Article Network Analysis and non-parametric comparative analyses were used to collate the studies and analyse their findings respectively. Results indicate a predominate use of point-of-purchase surveys to collect data and consumers' stated preference to evaluate the important quality cues. At an aggregated analytical level, the five most important quality cues (country of origin, food safety certification, price, production system and quality certification labels) are extrinsic and relate to credence attributes. However, different rankings of important quality cues are obtained at a disaggregated analytical level based on meat type. The paper proposes that exploring the interconnection between meat quality cues and how they influence consumers in different market segments based on the value proposition of the retailer as a foreseeable future research pathway.
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- Joshua Aboah
- Department of Global Value Chains & Trade, Faculty of Agribusiness & Commerce, Lincoln University, P O Box 85084, Lincoln 7647, Christchurch, New Zealand. @lincolnuni.ac.nz
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- Department of Agribusiness and Markets, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln 7647, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Miller R. Drivers of Consumer Liking for Beef, Pork, and Lamb: A Review. Foods 2020; 9:E428. [PMID: 32260287 PMCID: PMC7230179 DOI: 10.3390/foods9040428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Tenderness, juiciness, and flavor have been associated with consumer acceptance of beef, lamb, and pork. Drivers of consumer liking are interrelated across these species, but there are differences in consumer preferences. Animal age, animal diet, and subsequent marbling impact consumer liking across species. For beef, consumer research prior to the 1990s showed that tenderness was the main driver of liking. Consumer tenderness and juiciness liking are highly correlated. More recent research has shown that as overall tenderness improved and tenderness variation decreased, flavor has become a more important driver of beef consumer liking. Flavor is affected by consumer preparation methods, familiarity with different flavor presentations, and animal production systems. Animal diet impacts consumer perception of beef tenderness and flavor, especially when comparing forage-fed versus grain-fed beef. Flavor preferences vary across countries more so than preferences for beef based on consumer tenderness preferences and are most likely influenced by the consumption of locally produced beef and the flavor-derived type of beef traditionally consumed. Drivers of pork consumer liking have been shown to be affected by pH, color, water holding capacity, animal diet, and the presence of boar taint compounds. While tenderness and juiciness continue to be drivers of consumer liking for pork, flavor, as impacted by animal diet and the presence of boar taint compounds, continues to be a driver for consumer liking. For lamb, the flavor, as affected by diet, and animal age continue to be the main drivers of consumer liking. Lamb consumers vary across countries based on the level of consumption and preferences for flavor based on cultural effects and production practices.
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- Rhonda Miller
- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, USA
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Influence of pre-crisis reputation and COO on diminishing a product-harm crisis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/ijoa-08-2019-1852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeThis paper aims to report the results of an experiment undertaken to investigate the effect of country of origin (COO) in shielding the company’s image and retaining the trust and supportive behavioural intentions when it faces a crisis and the interactive effect of COO and the company’s pre-crisis reputation in shielding the company’s image.Design/methodology/approachA quasi-experimental study was undertaken to test the proposed hypotheses. Specifically, a two (pre-crisis reputation: low versus high) × two (country of origin: Indian versus Non-Indian) between-subjects factorial experimental design is configured and operationalized.FindingsThe results demonstrate that COO of a company fails to protect trust and supportive behaviour on its own, but, in the presence of a high pre-crisis reputation, it shields trust in the company more effectively. However, the interaction of COO and reputation does not induce supportive behaviour for the company during a crisis.Originality/valueThe findings of this research may help organizations to enhance trust/supportive behaviour toward their brand/company using attributes such as COO and pre-crisis reputation of the company.
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Why don't consumers buy organic lamb meat? A Spanish case study. Meat Sci 2019; 162:108024. [PMID: 31812065 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.108024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The fall in lamb meat consumption makes it necessary to determine strategies to increase its consumption and the viability of livestock farms. Given this scenario, organic lamb meat emerges as a product with major growth potential. Using crisp-set qualitative comparative analysis (csQCA), this study analyses the profile of lamb meat consumers who decide against consuming organic lamb meat, identifying the main reasons they give for this decision. The findings reveal two majority segments of non-consumers of organic lamb meat, corresponding to 44.2% and 32.8% of conventional lamb meat consumers. In these segments, the main reasons given for non-consumption of lamb meat are, in the following order, supply, higher price and the lack of guarantees that the meat is actually organic. Thus, increasing organic lamb meat consumption necessarily involves greater efforts in the supply chain and greater promotion of information about the controls that guarantee the quality of certified organic lamb.
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International segmentation in the food domain: Issues and approaches. Food Res Int 2019; 115:311-318. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.11.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Lambooij MS, Veldwijk J, van Gils P, Mangen MJJ, Over E, Suijkerbuijk A, Polder J, de Wit GA, Opsteegh M. Consumers' preferences for freezing of meat to prevent toxoplasmosis- A stated preference approach. Meat Sci 2018; 149:1-8. [PMID: 30448472 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Consumption of raw or undercooked meat increases the risk of infection with Toxoplasma gondii. Freezing meat products can eliminate this risk. Freezing of meat may affect consumers' valuation of meat products in two different ways: it may be valued positively because of increased food safety or valued negatively because of (perceived) loss of quality. In a Discrete Choice Experiment on four different meat products we studied the difference in willingness to pay for frozen and non-frozen meat products in the Netherlands. Analyses revealed that most Dutch consumer groups prefer non-frozen meat. Price was important in consumer decisions, whereas the meat being frozen appeared to play a minor role in the decision to purchase meat products. Even though it may seem obvious that people would prefer safe food to unsafe food, in a context where consumers presume food being safe, many consumers appear unwilling to pay for freezing of meat as additional measure to reduce the risk of food borne infections such as toxoplasmosis.
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- Mattijs S Lambooij
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM), Erasmus Choice Modelling Center (ECMC), Erasmus University, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands; Tilburg University, Tranzo, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands; University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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Arshad MS, Sohaib M, Ahmad RS, Nadeem MT, Imran A, Arshad MU, Kwon JH, Amjad Z. Ruminant meat flavor influenced by different factors with special reference to fatty acids. Lipids Health Dis 2018; 17:223. [PMID: 30249252 PMCID: PMC6154429 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-018-0860-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Ruminant meat flavor is an important quality and sensory parameter which relays mainly on the organoleptic characteristics of meat. Meat flavor is vital factor for the palatability and acceptability of meat by the consumers. There are various intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence eating quality of meat. Among these factors, flavor is the major contributor. Fat and low-molecular-weight water-soluble compounds are the most important precursor components in meat, responsible for the meat flavor. The present review focus on the different pre and post-harvest factors that influences the ruminant meat flavor. Raw meat has little flavor but cooking adds value in flavor due to different temperature and cooking methods. The volatile flavoring compounds which are responsible for cooked meat flavor are produced thermally by the Maillard's reaction itself or interaction with lipid oxidation products and vitamin degradation. In nutshell, this review provides perception into previous literature on flavor that affected by various factors particularly the fatty acids and cooking methods.
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- Muhammad Sajid Arshad
- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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