• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.104-116
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to conduct an empirical survey on consumer perception and consumption behavior in relation to local food and eco-friendly food. The survey was conducted using 266 consumers who have heard about or purchased local foods and eco-friendly foods centering on Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, and statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS (Version 23.0) to generate descriptive statistical values such as frequency and percentage and implement a Chi-square test. The results showed that consumers purchased local food in large shopping malls, supermarkets, and local food stores, whereas eco-friendly food were usually bought in large shopping malls, supermarkets, and eco-friendly food specialty stores. For local food, consumers bought fruits the most, followed by vegetables, whereas for eco-friendly food, consumers purchased vegetables the most, followed by fruits. The top reason for purchasing local food was its "fresh and high quality," whereas the top reason for buying eco-friendly food was "safety from pesticides and additives." According to results of the Chi-square test, women, unmarried people and younger people turned out to have more experiences in purchasing local foods and eco-friendly foods compared to men, married people and older people, respectively. Although local and eco-friendly food were completely different concepts, results of the study show that consumers were not able to make a clear distinction between the two. Consumer education, therefore, should involve defining the two types of food and spreading awareness on local and organic food to help them made the right choices when buying food.

• Journal of Distribution Research
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.105-133
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• 2011

Short Abstract: This study investigates the effects of price and other variables on consumers' purchasing decision for eco-friendly foods. This study pays particular attention to the effect of price that may influences consumers' decision to buy eco-friendly foods. The empirical findings are summarized as follows. First, the descriptive results of the survey show that "detailed explanation for the products," "distribution channel," "reliability of the labeling for eco-friendly foods" are more important than price and other factors. Second, the ordered logit analysis vindicates that such situational factors as number of children and existence of patient in the family are the most important variables to explain the degree of satisfaction level when considering the price level of eco-friendly foods. Finally, the results of the conjoint analysis indicate that consumers regard distribution channel as the most important factor, and reliability of labeling system and level of price position second and third, respectively. The present study concludes with suggesting some policy implications and directing future studies.

• Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.259-274
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• 2008

This study was designed to analyze the possibility to enter the Chinese market aggressively by giving light on the factors which have effects on the continuous intention of Shanghai consumers to purchase environment-friendly foods, and the purchase of Korean environment-friendly foods. The objects of analysis were the 209 consumers living in Shanghai, China. As for the analysis method, the frequency, percentage, crossing analysis, $X^2$-test and logistic regression analysis were carried out, making use of SPSS PC+ 13.0. The study results are as follows. Firstly, it was identified that the decisive factors, such as good taste, health of family, freshness, food shop in a department store, international quality authentication, diversity of items and number of family members, had effects on the possibility that the consumers in Shanghai, China would purchase environment friendly foods continuously, showing the meaningful variables. Secondly, as for the decisive factors having effects on the possibility to buy Korean environment friendly foods continuously, it was identified that good taste, health of family, freshness and price cutting were the meaningful variables. Therefore, it is necessary that to set up a export promotion strategy to make the Shanghai consumers get interested in Korean environment-friendly foods and choose to buy the foods.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.36 no.4
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• pp.222-235
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• 2023

In this research, we examined the shifts in determinants influencing the frequency of eco-friendly food purchases pre- and post-COVID-19. Our analysis utilized filtered 2019-2021 Consumption Behavior Survey data from the Korea Rural Economic Institute Food, excluding any irrational responses. Given the nature of the dependent variable, a multinomial logistic regression model was employed with demographic factors, variables pertaining to food consumption behavior, and variables concerning food consumption awareness as predictors. Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an individual's level of education was observed to positively influence the frequency of eco-friendly food purchases. In contrast, income level and fluctuations in food consumption expenditure did not appear to have a discernible impact on the purchasing frequency of such eco-friendly products. Irrespective of the advent of COVID-19, variables such as the frequency of online food purchases, the utilization of early morning delivery services, dining out frequency, and the intake of health-functional foods consistently demonstrated a positive correlation with the propensity to purchase eco-friendly foods. Overall, consumers prioritizing safety, quality, and nutrition over price, taste, and convenience in their procurement decisions for rice, vegetables, meat, and processed foods exhibit an increased inclination toward the acquisition of eco-friendly food products.

• The monthly packaging world
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• s.270
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• pp.100-110
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• 2015

본 고는 "재활용이 가능한 고차단성 폴리올레핀 유니 소재를 활용하여 온실가스를 감축하는 친환경식품포장 개발" 프로젝트의 일환으로 "태국의 식품포장산업 조사"를 토대하여 편집한 것이며, 태국 카쎄싸국립대학교 포장재료기술학과가 태국의 식품포장산업의 현황 및 동향을 파악하여 태국의 식품포장에 주로 사용되는 유리, 플라스틱, 종이 등 주요 포장재료에 관한 정보를 얻는 데 있다. 이 자료에서는 가능한 연성 및 경성의 플라스틱포장, 종이포장, 유리포장의 생산현황을 담고 있다. 또한 포장용기의 생산량 및 추이가 태국 전역 및 주 생산 지역 전반의 차원에서 다루어지고 있으며, 포장 재료간 경쟁력도 언급한다. 제공하는 자료들은 현장조사, 설문, 인터뷰, 각종 서신, 그리고 각종 출판 자료를 바탕으로 한 것이다. 요약하면, 생산량을 기준으로 보면 주요 식품포장 재료들 중 종이, 플라스틱, 유리, 금속의 순으로 사용되었다. 종이용기 중에서는 골판지 용기가 여타 형태의 종이용기보다 많이 생산되었다. 플라스틱 포장에 있어서는 플라스틱 병과 유연성 파우치의 두 형태가 돋보였는데, 이는 대부분 음료업계에서 사용된다. 유리병도 태국의 음료업계에서 주로 사용되는데, 특히 재활용 용기로 활용된다. 지난 10년간 금속용기는 유연성 파우치와 아셉틱 카톤 팩으로 대체되어 생산량이 대폭 줄었다. 본 고에서는 한국식품연구원 박형우 책임연구원의 자료 제공을 바탕으로 총 3~4회에 걸쳐 태국 포장산업 실태에 대해 살펴보도록 한다.

• The monthly packaging world
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• s.272
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• pp.104-111
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• 2015

본 고는 "재활용이 가능한 고차단성 폴리올레핀 유니 소재를 활용하여 온실가스를 감축하는 친환경식품포장 개발" 프로젝트의 일환으로 "태국의 식품포장산업 조사"를 토대하여 편집한 것이며, 태국 카쎄싸국립대학교 포장재료기술학과가 태국의 식품포장산업의 현황 및 동향을 파악하여 태국의 식품포장에 주로 사용되는 유리, 플라스틱, 종이 등 주요 포장재료에 관한 정보를 얻는 데 있다. 이 자료에서는 가능한 연성 및 경성의 플라스틱포장, 종이포장, 유리포장의 생산현황을 담고 있다. 또한 포장용기의 생산량 및 추이가 태국 전역 및 주 생산 지역 전반의 차원에서 다루어지고 있으며, 포장 재료간 경쟁력도 언급한다. 제공하는 자료들은 현장조사, 설문, 인터뷰, 각종 서신, 그리고 각종 출판 자료를 바탕으로 한 것이다. 요약하면, 생산량을 기준으로 보면 주요 식품포장 재료들 중 종이, 플라스틱, 유리, 금속의 순으로 사용되었다. 종이용기 중에서는 골판지 용기가 여타 형태의 종이용기보다 많이 생산되었다. 플라스틱 포장에 있어서는 플라스틱 병과 유연성 파우치의 두 형태가 돋보였는데, 이는 대부분 음료업계에서 사용된다. 유리병도 태국의 음료업계에서 주로 사용되는데, 특히 재활용 용기로 활용된다. 지난 10년간 금속용기는 유연성 파우치와 아셉틱 카톤 팩으로 대체되어 생산량이 대폭 줄었다. 본 고에서는 한국식품연구원 박형우 책임연구원의 자료 제공을 바탕으로 태국 포장산업 실태에 대해 살펴보도록 한다.

• The monthly packaging world
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• s.271
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• pp.89-103
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• 2015

본 고는 "재활용이 가능한 고차단성 폴리올레핀 유니 소재를 활용하여 온실가스를 감축하는 친환경식품포장 개발" 프로젝트의 일환으로 "태국의 식품포장산업 조사"를 토대하여 편집한 것이며, 태국 카쎄싸국립대학교 포장재료기술학과가 태국의 식품포장산업의 현황 및 동향을 파악하여 태국의 식품포장에 주로 사용되는 유리, 플라스틱, 종이 등 주요 포장재료에 관한 정보를 얻는 데 있다. 이 자료에서는 가능한 연성 및 경성의 플라스틱포장, 종이포장, 유리포장의 생산현황을 담고 있다. 또한 포장용기의 생산량 및 추이가 태국 전역 및 주 생산 지역 전반의 차원에서 다루어지고 있으며, 포장 재료간 경쟁력도 언급한다. 제공하는 자료들은 현장조사, 설문, 인터뷰, 각종 서신, 그리고 각종 출판 자료를 바탕으로 한 것이다. 요약하면, 생산량을 기준으로 보면 주요 식품포장 재료들 중 종이, 플라스틱, 유리, 금속의 순으로 사용되었다. 종이용기 중에서는 골판지 용기가 여타 형태의 종이용기보다 많이 생산되었다. 플라스틱 포장에 있어서는 플라스틱 병과 유연성 파우치의 두 형태가 돋보였는데, 이는 대부분 음료업계에서 사용된다. 유리병도 태국의 음료업계에서 주로 사용되는데, 특히 재활용 용기로 활용된다. 지난 10년간 금속용기는 유연성 파우치와 아셉틱 카톤 팩으로 대체되어 생산량이 대폭 줄었다. 본 고에서는 한국식품연구원 박형우 책임연구원의 자료 제공을 바탕으로 태국 포장산업 실태에 대해 살펴보도록 한다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• v.46 no.4
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• pp.369-381
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of students, their parents, and nutrition teachers regarding environment-friendly foods (EFF) and the satisfaction with school meals at elementary schools. Questionnaires were sent to nutrition teachers at five elementary schools located in the Jindo area, Jeonnam province, and were distributed to students and their parents. A total of 351 questionnaires from students and 334 from parents were collected from March to April, 2013. In addition, 43 nutrition teachers/dietitians working at elementary schools in the Jindo area responded to questionnaires. Nutrition teachers primarily recognized the classification and certification standards of EFF, and verified the certification mark of EFF when they purchased foods. However, 13.4% of students and 38.6% of parents replied as 'know well' regarding the classification and certification standards of EFF and they verified the mark of EFF less often than the nutrition teachers (p<0.001). Most of the nutrition teachers and parents indicated 'safety' as the main advantage of EFF. The students and parents were satisfied with EFF at home and school meals because of the safety and favorable effect on health. The results showed that EFF compromised 20~40% of monthly food costs for 51.1% of nutrition teachers. The overall score for satisfaction with school meals for students was 3.88 based on a 5-point Likert scale; however, that of the parents was 3.72. The nutrition teachers realized that the parents were more interested in EFF and satisfied with EFF than the students. The major barriers to using EFF in school meals were 'lack of information about EFF' and 'unstable supply.' Therefore, the above results suggested that there should be improvement in the supply of EFF to include more EFF in school meals and efforts should be made to provide students and parents with more information for understanding EFF.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.36 no.6
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• pp.588-604
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• 2023

This study was conducted to investigate whether there were differences in eco-friendly food, home meal replacement (HMR) purchases, and eating-out behavior according to the level of agri-food consumer competence. The data for the study were extracted from main food consumers (n=3,321) in the 2022 Food Consumption Behavior Survey. The competence index was divided into awareness-attitude-practice items, and three groups were classified by competence level. The results showed an agri-food consumer competency score of 70.62, with the highest score for awareness (73.96), followed by practice (69.28) and attitude (66.18). The frequency of purchasing eco-friendly food was higher in the excellent group compared to other groups, and quality and price satisfaction was higher with higher competency (p<0.001). Regarding HMR, the results showed that the shortage group had the lowest HMR consumption rate, and satisfaction decreased as competence decreased (p<0.001). The main reason for eating-out was to enjoy food in all groups (59.0%), followed by a lack of cooking time in the excellent group (15.7%) and hassle with food preparation in the moderate and shortage groups (17.3%, 16.6%) (p<0.001). In short, agri-food consumption competency showed differences by contents and components, and differences in food purchases and eating-out behavior by competency level were found.

• Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.225-230
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• 2014

This study investigates the effect of organic certification of apples on consumer preference in China as a way to support the expanded export of Korean apples to China. A choice experiment was designed to analyze the apple consumption in China. A total of 298 Chinese consumers answered the survey, and multinomial logit models were used to analyze the results. Organic certification was identified as an important determinant of consumer preference for apples in China, affecting both the evaluation and choice of country of origin. The results also indicated that Korean organic certification significantly increased the probability of Chinese consumers choosing Korean apples. Thus, organic certification by the Korean government should be strengthened to promote apple exports to China, plus the results of this study may provide useful information to promote agricultural product exports and improve the organic certification system.