A Powerful Word: The Influence of the Term %26apos;Organic%26apos; on Perceptions and Beliefs Concerning Food

作者:Vega Zamora Manuela*; Parras Rosa Manuel; Maria Murgado Armenteros Eva; Jose Torres Ruiz Francisco
来源:International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 2013, 16(4): 51-76.

摘要

The controversy between altruistic (environment) and egoistic (health) values as explanatory factors of organic food consumption raises suspicions that consuming organic foods is not an end in itself but a means-a way to achieve healthiness rather than an expression of environmental values. In this case, the term %26apos;organic%26apos; could be assumed to be a heuristic cue. This paper examines whether the heuristic role of the term %26apos;organic%26apos; can indeed be assumed. Personal interviews were conducted with 800 individuals. Results indicated that the term %26apos;organic%26apos; plays an important role as a heuristic cue of superiority.

  • 出版日期2013