A5029237096- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Risk Perception and Management
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Genetically Modified Organisms Research
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Food Supply Chain Traceability
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
Wageningen University & Research
2014-2024
Eindhoven University of Technology
2005
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2005
Duckweed is considered a promising source of protein for human food products due to its high content and environmentally friendly production properties. In order achieve successful inclusion in the diet, duckweed should be presented consumers an acceptable way. This paper explores Western consumers' perceptions towards as investigates what contexts could who are not used eating it. first interview study (N = 10), generally responded positively food, although associations with turbid ponds...
It has been established that, to a considerable extent, the domestic hygiene practices adopted by consumers can result in greater or lesser microbial load prepared meals. In research presented here, an interdisciplinary study is reported which interviews, observations of preparing recipe, and contamination finished meals were compared. The results suggest while most are knowledgeable about importance cross‐contamination heating preventing occurrence foodborne illness, this knowledge not...
To reduce consumer health risks from foodborne diseases that result improper domestic food handling, consumers need to know how safely handle food. realize improvements in public health, it is necessary develop interventions match the needs of individual consumers. Successful intervention strategies are therefore contingent on identifying not only practices important for protection, but also barriers prevent responding these interventions. A measure safety behavior needed assess...
Examining those risk and benefit perceptions utilised in the formation of attitudes opinions about emerging technologies such as nanotechnology can be useful for both industry policy makers involved their development, implementation regulation. A broad range different socio-psychological affective factors may influence consumer responses to applications nanotechnology, including ethical concerns. approach identifying relevant concerns innovation priorities is develop predictive constructs...
Lack of acceptance insects as food is considered a barrier against societal adoption the potentially valuable contribution to human foods. An underlying may be that are lumped together one group, while consumers typically try specific insects. The purpose this paper investigate ways in which Dutch consumers, with and without insect tasting experience, more or less willing eat different insects.In quasi-experimental study (n=140), participants prior experience eating were asked give their...
Objective To develop a model of the psychological factors which predict people's intention to adopt personalised nutrition. Potential determinants adoption included perceived risk and benefit, self-efficacy, internal locus control health commitment. Methods A questionnaire, developed from exploratory study data existing theoretical literature, including validated scales was administered N = 9381 participants 9 European countries (Germany, Greece, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Spain,...
Abstract Objective The present study explored associations between food choice motives, attitudes towards and intention to adopt personalised nutrition, inform communication strategies based on consumer priorities concerns. Design/Setting A survey was administered online which included the Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) items assessing nutrition. Subjects Nationally representative samples were recruited in nine EU countries ( n 9381). Results Structural equation modelling indicated that...
Sustainable food packaging alternatives represent an ever-expanding trend on supermarkets' shelves. Despite the technological efforts, a higher sustainability level often comes at expense of other (perceived) benefits which consumers might not want to sacrifice. While balance between and drawbacks "cleaner" production is central designers' perspective, it generally overlooked in consumer research. This paper investigates how European cope with product-packaging decisions, when these involve...
The use of microalgae proteins as an alternative protein source in the European food market is becoming increasingly important. Despite their potential, these foods are still relatively unknown to consumers. Therefore, it crucial for successful introduction explore consumer awareness, perception and willingness try them. objectives this study were identify factors shaping segments likely adopt with proteins. Data collected via a quantitative online survey (N = 3027) five countries:...