• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.351-367
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• 2018

This study aimed to analyze socioeconomic effect of eco-friendly free school food supply system by Seoul, which has been consistently extended since 2011. To do so, effect of eco-friendly free school food supply system on the beneficiaries, Seoul citizens, was analyzed by using 'labor & income panel', while that on rural society was analyzed by using the surveys on the eco-friendly agricultural product supply performance by the 'Eco-friendly Agricultural Products Retail Center' as well as for students, school parents, nutrition teachers and nutritionists. The results of analysis showed that eco-friendly school food supply system contributes to income redistribution among the Seoul citizens to a certain extent, provides the eco-friendly agricultural product producers in the rural society with the stable market, and positively influences them to secure stable incomes. In addition, eco-friendly free school food reduced the amount of carbon emissions through the use of environmentally friendly agricultural products resulting in environmental improvements and economic benefits. Considering such effects, free school food supply using the eco-friendly agricultural products needs to be consistently maintained in the future without politic change by political ideology and to be extended to middle school level in medium and short-term.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 학교급식에서 친환경 급식의 날을 운영하는 초등학교와 중학교, 운영하지 않는 초등학교와 중학교 학생의 친환경 농산물에 대한 인식과 학교급식 만족도를 조사하여 친환경 급식의 날 운영 특성과 문제점을 파악하고 학교급식의 질과 만족도 향상에 기여할 수 있는 기초자료를 제시하고자 실시하였다. 친환경 급식의 날을 운영하는 초 중학생의 친환경 농산물에 대한 인식에서 운영교 학생은 친환경 농산물이란 유기농산물이라고 답한 비율이 높은 반면, 비운영교 학생은 무농약 농산물이라고 답한 비율이 높았다. 친환경 농산물을 선택하는 방법은 초 중학생 모두 품질인증 표시를 보고 구분한다는 응답이 가장 높았다. 가정에서 친환경 농산물을 사용하는 빈도는 초등학생의 경우 친환경 급식의 날 운영교에서 매일 사용한다는 응답이 42.1%로 비운영교의 25.0%보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.01). 학생의 친환경 급식의 날 운영에 따른 급식만족도는 친환경 급식의 날을 운영하는 초등학교와 중학교가 운영하지 않는 학교에 비해 유의적으로 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상의 연구결과를 종합할 때 친환경 급식의 날을 정기적으로 운영하는 초등학교와 중학교의 학생들의 학교급식 만족도가 비운영교의 학생에 비하여 높았다. 앞으로 학교급식에서 학생들의 기호를 고려한 메뉴 개발 및 조리법의 다양화 등으로 우수하고 안전한 친환경 농산물의 사용을 보다 폭넓게 확대하는 방안에 대한 노력이 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.739-747
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• 2019

This study investigated the effect of offering eco-friendly fashion items on consumers' perceived image of stores and their intention to purchase food in a hybrid cafe setting. The data were collected using an online survey of 465 adults aged 20 to 49 years. In order to compare 'a general cafe' where only food is sold and 'a hybrid cafe' which offers eco-friendly fashion items as well as food, we developed two store types (general×hybrid) with two store designs (modern×eco-friendly) as stimuli, resulting in four scenarios. The results indicated that offering eco-friendly fashion items at a cafe did not significantly affect consumers' perceived eco-friendly image of the store. Further, this negatively affected consumers' perceived healthy and tasty images of the store and intention to purchase food. Such negative effects on the healthy and tasty images of the store increased in the store with a modern design. In conclusion, offering eco-friendly fashion items at cafes may not contribute to enhancing the stores' images or sales.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제36권4호
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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.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.672-679
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• 2014

We studied an activation plan for utilizing eco-friendly agricultural products from agricultural producers' perspective through delphi techniques. Certification types of eco-friendly agricultural products held by producers were low-pesticide 26.1%, no-pesticide 39.1% and organic 52.2%. The major problems in handling the eco-friendly agricultural products were as follows: 'consumer distrust', 'lack of reliable and continuous shipping quantity' and 'lack of storage facilities, such as cold storage'. The major benefits of direct transactions between producers of eco-friendly agricultural products and processed food manufacturers including HMR processing companies were 'obtaining fresh food ingredients for processing' and 'confidence-building and income stabilization'. Regarding requirements for cooperation of eco-friendly agricultural producers and processed food manufacturers including HMR processing companies, the most common answers was 'multi-year contract based on trust'. When asked about governmental support for efficient cooperation between eco-friendly agricultural producers and processed food manufacturers including HMR processing companies, the most common answer was 'supporting plan for small producers' and 'arrangement for appropriate potential consumers'.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.494-503
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an eco-friendly foodservice program at a high school on dietary behaviors of students, awareness of importance of eco-friendly activities, and foodservice satisfaction. Methods: The survey was conducted with students at two schools in Gyeonggi, Korea. A total of 576 of 650 students were used for this study. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, independent t-test, and factor analysis to test the two group's differences. Results: The practices of 'eat balanced meals' or 'finish all food on the plate' scored high (p < 0.001) in students that participated in the eco-friendly foodservice program than those who did not. Regarding awareness of the importance of eco-friendly activities, all attributes scored higher in students that participated in the eco-friendly foodservice program. All attributes for satisfaction except two scored higher (p < 0.05) in students that participated in the eco-friendly foodservice program. Principal Components Analysis (PCA) of the correlation showed that high subjective income status was positively associated with foodservice satisfaction. Conclusion: Students that participated in the eco-friendly foodservice program are highly aware of the importance of eco-friendly activities. They demonstrate more positive dietary behaviors and higher awareness of the importance of eco-friendly programs with greater foodservice satisfaction.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제13권12호
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• pp.43-57
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• 2022

Purpose: Despite the numerous studies on factors impacting pro-environmental behavior, actual studies analyzing a relationship between pro-environmental behavior and eco-friendly channels (e.g., local food market and farmers' market channel) usage behavior (visit and purchasing frequency) are rare. This study investigated the relationship between consumers with positive pro-environmental behavior and eco-friendly channels usage behavior. Research design, data and methodology: The study investigated the relationship between pro-environmental behavior and eco-friendly channels (local food markets and farmers market) visit behavior by analyzing data from the Korea Consumer Agency's 2021 Korea Consumption Life Index, with a focus on the pro-environmental index. Relationship between pro-environmental behavior and whether eco-friendly channels visit or not were analyzed. Demographic variables also influence eco-friendly oriented channels visit. Data analysis used hierarchical regression, firstly inputted pro-environmental behavior, and then demographic variables inputted, and finally pro-environmental behavior and demographics interactions as moderating variables inputted. Results: Consumer's with positive behavior towards pro-environment were indeed more likely to choose local food market and farmers' market compared to other consumers. Demographic variables also effect local food market visit. Some demographic variables moderate this relationship. The results, however, differed by channel type. Conclusions: Pro-environmental behavior is closely related to eco-friendly channels (local food market and farmers; market) visit.

• 융합경영연구
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.15-24
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• 2021

Purpose: This study measured the consumer-perceived importance and satisfaction of eco-friendly food selection factors and performed the IPA to derive the factors that need to be maintained, reinforced, improved and selectively improved or where investment need to be minimized, and thus provide some clues for eco-friendly food companies' sales growth. Research design, data and methodology: To this end, efficient questionnaires of a total of 312 respondents who answered the questions about the importance of and the satisfaction with 20 selection attribute factors of eco-friendly foods were returned, and then, paired-samples t-test and IPA by all respondents, gender, age and incomes were conducted. Results: The analysis showed that a maintenance/reinforcement strategies planned by companies are required for some factors including 'safety' and 'product quality' at the first quadrant, while active improvement strategies are required for others including 'price' and 'flavor' at the second quadrant. Conclusions: The findings show that different marketing strategies should be established for each consumer who often purchase eco-friendly foods, and that more effective and efficient performance of eco-friendly food companies may be acquired by establishing and operating active improvement strategies.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.104-116
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 로컬푸드와 친환경식품에 대한 최근 소비자들의 인식과 소비행태에 대한 실증조사를 진행하는 것이다. 서울, 경기지역을 중심으로 로컬푸드와 친환경식품에 대해 들어보거나, 구매해 본 경험이 있는 소비자 266명을 대상으로 설문을 실시하였고, 모든 자료의 통계분석은 SPSS(Version 23.0) 프로그램을 이용하여 빈도, 백분율 등의 기술적 통계 값을 산출하였고, 카이스퀘어 검정을 실시하였다. 로컬푸드 구매장소는 대형마트/슈퍼, 로컬푸드매장, 친환경식품 구매장소는 대형마트/슈퍼, 친환경식품 전문샵 순으로 많이 구매하는 것으로 나타났다. 소비자들이 가장 많이 구매하는 로컬 푸드는 과일, 채소 순으로 나타났고, 친환경식품의 경우 채소, 과일의 순서로 많이 구입하는 것으로 나타났다. 로컬푸드를 구매하는 이유 1순위는 "신선하고 품질이 우수할 것 같아서"가 가장 높게 나타났고, 친환경식품을 구매하는 이유 1순위는 "농약이나 첨가제로부터 안전한 것 같아서"가 가장 높게 나타났다. 또한 카이스퀘어 검정을 통해 로컬푸드와 친환경식품을 들어보고, 구매해본 경험 모두, 여성이 남성보다, 미혼이 기혼보다, 연령대가 낮아질수록 구매 경험이 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 연구결과를 통해 로컬푸드와 친환경식품이 분명히 다른 개념임에도 불구하고, 소비자들의 인식에는 두 식품의 차이를 명확히 구분하지 못하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 소비자 교육을 통해 로컬푸드와 친환경식품에 대한 올바른 정의와 인식을 갖도록 해야 하며, 식품 구매 시 올바른 선택을 할 수 있도록 도와야 할 것이다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.697-711
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• 2023

The global waste crisis has been escalating and its consequent impact on soil, water, air pollution, and eventually climate change acceleration has shed light on the importance of reducing waste. Amidst COVID-19 and the following surge in single-use plastics for food delivery, waste generation is on the incline. Companies and governments have embarked on developing various eco-friendly packaging technologies, but their effectiveness on the consumers is vague as definitions of eco-friendly packaging are vague, and research on its link to purchase intention remains scarce. Thus, the adoption of eco-friendly packaging has been slow. To address this issue, this study analyzes the awareness and purchase intention of four visual attributes of eco-friendly packaging-material, verbal statement, eco-label, and color-along with the environmental consciousness among undergraduate university students in Korea through online surveys and the ordered logit regression model. The study distinguished the attributes into evidence-based and conjectural categories. The findings revealed that eco-friendly visual attributes had a positive effect on purchase intention amongst undergraduate students in Korea; however the level of environmental consciousness had marginal effect on the purchase intention of eco-friendly visual attributes. The level of effectiveness also varied with each visual element. Analyses revealed that visual attributes to eco-friendly material had marginal effect on purchase intention; color was deemed not an "Eco-friendly attribute" by most students, and although eco-friendly labels were deemed as an eco-friendly attribute, trust in the labels varied according to environmental consciousness. These findings have implications for businesses and policymakers aiming to promote eco-friendly consumption within packaged food products.