Preventive Nutrition and Food Science

The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition (한국식품영양과학회)
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Industry and Consumers Awareness for Effective Management of Functional Animal-based Foods in South Korea

  • Wi, Seo-Hyun (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology of Animal Resources, Konkuk University) ;
  • Park, Jung-Min (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology of Animal Resources, Konkuk University) ;
  • Wee, Sung-Hwan (Livestock Products Safety Division, Animal, Plant and Fisheries Quarantine and Inspection Agency) ;
  • Park, Jae-Woo (Livestock Products Safety Division, Animal, Plant and Fisheries Quarantine and Inspection Agency) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Man (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology of Animal Resources, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2013.04.24
  • Accepted : 2013.11.05
  • Published : 2013.12.31
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Abstract

In recent years, manufacturers of animal-based foods with health claims have encountered difficulties in the labeling of their products because of a lack of regulation on defining the functionality of animal-based foods. Therefore, this study was conducted to establish the basic requirements for the development of a definition for functional animal-based foods by investigating consumer and industry awareness. Survey data were collected from 114 industry representatives and 1,100 consumers. The questions of the survey included items on production status and future production plans, functionality labeling, promotion plans, establishment of definition, the role of the government, consumer perception, and selection of products. The results show that both industry representatives and consumers believe that legislation and the provision of scientific evidence should be improved for the development of a functional animal-based foods market. The results obtained from this study will contribute to consumer trust by supplying correct information and can be utilized in the industry as basic data for the development of functional animal-based food products.

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