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<p>This study delves into how consumers view and choose between conventional agri food items focusing on the factors that influence their purchasing decisions amidst growing concerns about climate change and sustainability. By gathering insights from a focus group of 21 individuals, the research uncovers a clear preference for products due to perceived health and environmental advantages. Consumers recognize the quality, taste and nutritional value of items, which justifies their higher price points. Nonetheless challenges like affordability, limited availability and lack of information pose obstacles to adoption. The paper underscores the importance of an approach to promote product consumption through government initiatives awareness efforts, education programs and cost saving production methods.</p>
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This study delves into how consumers view and choose between conventional agri food items focusing on the factors that influence their purchasing decisions amidst growing concerns about climate change and sustainability. By gathering insights from a focus group of 21 individuals, the research uncovers a clear preference for products due to perceived health and environmental advantages. Consumers recognize the quality, taste and nutritional value of items, which justifies their higher price points. Nonetheless challenges like affordability, limited availability and lack of information pose obstacles to adoption. The paper underscores the importance of an approach to promote product consumption through government initiatives awareness efforts, education programs and cost saving production methods.

Sustainable Consumption Patterns: Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Barriers in the Adoption of Organic Versus Conventional Agri-Food Products

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence

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This study delves into how consumers view and choose between conventional agri food items focusing on the factors that influence their purchasing decisions...

Sustainable Consumption Patterns: Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Barriers in the Adoption of Organic Versus Conventional Agri-Food Products

Publicado en línea: 03 jul 2024

Páginas: 660 - 671

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0057

Palabras clave
organic agri-food products, conventional agri-food products, consumer behavior, sustainability, organic farming

© 2024 Ana-Maria Badea et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Sustainable Consumption Patterns: Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Barriers in the Adoption of Organic Versus Conventional Agri-Food Products

Publicado en línea: 03 jul 2024

Páginas: 660 - 671

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0057

Palabras claveorganic agri-food products, conventional agri-food products, consumer behavior, sustainability, organic farming

© 2024 Ana-Maria Badea et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Palabras clave
organic agri-food products, conventional agri-food products, consumer behavior, sustainability, organic farming