Local composting (household, community and small scale applications) is considered a sustainable option for bio-waste recovery receiving increasing demand from society. Higher education institutions are no exception, but detailed comprehensive long-term studies on programs university campuses lacking. The local program of the University A Coruña (UDC) offers decentralized service treatment food waste 11 canteens using static dynamic composters located in 9 different areas. Considering three...

Neophobia has become an increasingly researched phenomenon given its importance on the evaluation and acceptance of new products such as seaweeds, especially in a country where these are not part culinary tradition, for example, Spain. Seaweed is form algae, nutritional healthy product. Studies have investigated only influence neophobia satisfaction intention to consume seaweed, but also impact seaweed's credence attributes health benefits. Previous research concluded that consumers who...

ABSTRACT This study examines the role of satisfaction strength on correspondence between reported and intention to purchase a new product. The market testing underlying this analyzes opportunities for novel prototype. research was conducted at central location with 239 randomly selected consumers. Results indicate that (un)certainty, ambivalence, importance cognitions feelings significantly moderate relationship individuals' purchase. For example, association consumers' level purchasing...

Abstract This paper develops a model of buying intention for food products based on consumer information, habits and prior experience, contrasting it with perishable product such as fresh mussels. The studies what influence the attitude confidence shown by subject have in evaluating to buy. Also analysed is that previous experience formation preference buy product. A structural equation used identify these variables constructs well relations established between them. Furthermore, strategies...

Purpose The aim of this research is to identify sources differentiation in the fashion market as well finding out brand equity distinguish offer, enabling a better competitive position be achieved. Design/methodology/approach To reach objective, qualitative was first carried with 36 sector executives. Based on results from initial stage, 250 surveys were then potential consumers order analyze equity. Findings In industry, variables that show great for are excellence delivered finished...

This study aims to investigate the benefits associated with traceability and its relationship quality. Market research has been conducted in Spain, Portugal, France, UK Germany. The results show that expected for consumers related focus on food safety Relevant information about should intrinsic quality attributes highly valued by safety. Among them, it highlights origin, value of which appreciated most different countries. As regards signalling, rate labelling very favourably, would have...

The aim of this paper is to research the effect human capital and Quality Management System (QMS) on export performance wine firms. empirical analysis carried out using data from a sample Spanish wineries performing Tobit regression models. In relation capital, results show that only specific associated with superior whereas general although it has positive coefficient, not statistically significant related QMS those firms certified ISO 9000 standard have better performance.

Purpose The University of A Coruña (UDC) elaborated the SOSTAUGA project, aiming to reach a higher sustainable level its water management. defined four priority points action: restoration natural courses on campus; adoption an ecological sanitation model; management urban runoff; and reduction consumption in university facilities activities. This paper aims present methodology, actions results related potential for use endogenous resources. Design/methodology/approach agents involved were...

Abstract An appellation of origin is the acknowledgement a Regulatory Council certifying that product fulfils technical specifications–e.g., geographical origin, specific variety or breed; traditional method production elaboration any special intrinsic characteristic–in order to differentiate product. In this paper, it analysed whether “Ternera Gallega” increases quality and enables be assured through food chain. Empirical results have confirmed fact an perceived quality–the so-called halo...

Abstract Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour as a theoretical background, we have identified main factors that explain overall intention to buy fresh mussels. factorial analysis various dimensions consumers' attitudes towards buying The found reveal wholesomeness food product, perceived risk in molluscs, economy time, family's acceptance, and advertising are variables bearing on this behaviour. In order apply ran regression which factor scores were stored independent or willingness buy....

The aim of this paper is to research the effect human capital and Quality Management System (QMS) on export performance wine firms. empirical analysis carried out using data from a sample Spanish wineries performing Tobit regression models. In relation capital, results show that only specific associated with superior whereas general although it has positive coefficient, not statistically significant related QMS those firms certified ISO 9000 standard have better performance.

ResumenComo consecuencia de la globalización los mercados agroalimentarios y pesqueros han aparecido nuevas preocupaciones demandas por parte consumidores.Así, el consumidor no sólo exige productos pesca con mayores garantías calidad sino también un producto seguro que presente riesgos alimentarios.Estos retos cobran una mayor importancia si debe seguir diferentes fases producción transformación.Un buen ejemplo este hecho es atún.Una las herramientas tienen empresas para hacer frente a reto...

Purpose The general purpose of this paper is to investigate how a newly developed burger made seafood perceived in different test situations. In addition, the influence satisfaction with preparation on evaluative outcome explored. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from two situations; home use test, and canteen among young Spanish consumers. Multiple measures constructs used for construct reliability, validity measurement invariance consumption data analysed by LISREL ANOVA....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact that free trade agreement between European Union (EU) and Chile its resulting dismantling tariffs has had on mussel cultivation industry, particularly in Galicia. Specifically, authors examine how liberalisation affected farming industry. Design/methodology/approach aim observe general panorama both evolution production, distinguishing fresh industrial usage, prices at source depending destination (fresh or period 2003-2012). In...

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las estrategias marca internacional en el mercado del chocolate para un país vías desarrollo como caso Ecuador. Se destacan dos resultados interés. En primer lugar, a pesar tratarse gran tradición cacaotera, lo cual predispone una preferencia por productos o marcas locales, Nestlé lidera chocolate. Los principales elementos que explican liderazgo se fundamentan la implantación estrategia híbrida ha sabido combinar posicionamiento global todos los...