Consulta: creatorFacets:"Rimal,   Arbindra"
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A VALUATION OF PUBLIC DEMAND FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF NONGOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN MONITORING AND ENFORCING FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Lack of consumer trust in governmental food safety regulators hinders the promotion of consumer confidence in the safety of their food supply.  One possible way to boost consumer trust is to allow nongovernmental agencies to participate in monitoring and enforcing food safety regulations.  This study identifies factors affecting consumer desire for the participation of nongovernmental agencies.  The information obtained from this study can be used in further valuation of the feasibility of the participation of nongovernmental agencies.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Nongovernmental agencies; Food safety regulations; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34778

ACCEPTANCE OF IRRADIATED BEEF AND ITS EFFECT ON BEEF CONSUMPTION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27131

ACTUAL PURCHASE VS. INTENDED PURCHASE: DO CONSUMERS BUY WHAT THEY SAY?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; McWatters,   Kay H.
A bivariate probit model was used to examine the relationship between actual and intended purchase of irradiated beef.  The likelihood ratio test rejected the equality of parameters affecting actual and intended purchase decisions.  Actual purchases were affected by package labels and appearance, while purchase intentions were affected by attitude and demographics.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Beef irradiation; Supermarket simulation; Actual purchase; Purchase intention; Bivariate probit; Consumer/Household Economics; Marketing.
Ano: 1999
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21548

AN EVALUATION OF CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD: WILLINGNESS-TO-PAY (WTP) VS. WILLINGNESS-TO-ACCEPT (WTA).
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Using Heckman's sample selection model, consumer willingness-to-pay (accept) premium (discount) for non-GM (GM) cereals was analyzed. Results showed that consumers who were indifferent to the risk of consuming GM foods behaved differently compared to those who were willing-to-pay (accept) premium (discount) for non-GM (GM) cereals.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34762

Antecedents Factors that Influence Soy Consumption: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Balasubramanian,   Siva K.; Moon,   Wanki; Rimal,   Arbindra; Coker,   Kesha.
We propose a structural model of antecedent factors that affect the frequency of soy consumption. This model, suggests that soy-general knowledge influences perceptions about nutrition concern, health benefits of soy, soy related personal beliefs and personal attitudes toward soy. Health benefits of soy, in turn, impacts soy-related personal beliefs and personal attitudes toward soy. Additionally, soy-related personal beliefs influence personal attitudes toward soy. Finally, both nutrition concern and personal attitudes toward soy drive the frequency of soy consumption. Elaborate tests with calibration and validation samples (derived from a large and nationally representative survey) provide robust empirical support for the proposed model. Implications for...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/49593

APPLICATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE AND MEDICINE: UNITED STATES VERSUS EUROPE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Discrepancies in the attitude between US and UK consumers toward application of biotechnology in crop production and medicine were examined using data from mail and online surveys. Results showed that more than 31% (46%) of US (UK) respondents were opposed to biotech foods while only 16% (18%) opposed biotech medicine, respectively. Perceived risks and benefits of agro-biotechnology and medical biotechnology were significant in determining overall attitude toward application of biotechnology in agriculture and medicine i.e., perceived risks (benefits) caused consumers to oppose (support) application of biotechnology in food production and medicine.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20005

Attitudes, Acceptance, and Consumption: The Case of Beef Irradiation
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26763

Changes in Soy Based Food Consumption, 2001 and 2007
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Two-stage regression models were used to estimate the effects of the perceived attributes of soy food and socio-economic variables on participation decision and consumption frequency decision for soy products. While households consuming soy products increased from 2001 to 2007 by nearly two percentage points, the frequency of consumption declined considerably.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6888

CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE OF IRRADIATED BEEF
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27938

CONSUMER EVALUATION OF THE DESIRABILITY OF FOUR TYPES OF INFORMATION ON FOOD LABELS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27932

CONSUMPTION OF REDUCED-FAT PEANUT BUTTER IN ADDITION TO THE CONSUMPTION OF REGULAR PEANUT BUTTER
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
A set of factors has been identified to affect consumption of reduced-fat peanut butter in addition to regular peanut butter.  We found that consumption of reduced-fat peanut butter, which is an imperfect substitute for regular peanut butter, may expand total demand for peanut butter.  Interestingly, for those who usually buy the same brand of peanut butter, their consumption of reduced-fat peanut butter is more likely in addition to consumption of regular peanut butter, implying promotion of a specific brand of reduced-fat peanut butter tend to increase total demand for the same brand of peanut butter.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Reduced-fat peanut butter; Regular peanut butter; Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34654

DO HANDLING AND COOKING PRACTICES DETERMINE THE SELECTION OF IRRADIATED BEEF?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; McWatters,   Kay H.
A censored negative binomial regression model was used to study the relationships between the selection of irradiated beef packages, the beef storage and cooking processes, and demographics. Data were collected using a supermarket simulation technique and an exit survey of a panel of Georgia consumers. The results showed that those shoppers who stored (refrigerated) ground beef packages before cooking or freezing were likely to choose more irradiated ground beef packages in a trip to supermarkets than were those who cooked or froze the products immediately. Shoppers making meat loaf and pan-frying ground beef, and grilling, roasting, and braising muscle forms (top round and rib eye steaks) were likely to choose more irradiated packages of ground and muscle...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 1999
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27216

EFFECT OF GENERIC PROMOTION OF FLOWERS ON THE USE OF RETAIL FLOWER OUTLETS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Ward,   Ronald W.
AIDs demand models are used to test if the generic promotion of fresh-cut flowers influenced the market shares for florists, supermarkets, and other retail outlets.  Were the generic efforts outlet neutral?  Generic promotions of fresh-cut flowers is shown to be outlet neutral while the brand advertising increased florists' market share.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Fresh-cut flowers; Generic promotion; AIDs model; Marketing.
Ano: 1998
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21005

Estimating the Effect of FDA Allowed Health Claims on the Consumption of Soy-based Foods
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
The study evaluated the influence of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s regulatory action regarding the health benefits of soy-based foods on soy consumption.  The results indicated that frequent users of soyfood products who were exposed to the FDA’'s decision would be more inclined to increase their consumption of soy-based foods as compared to those who were not exposed to such information.  Yet the information about FDA's decision did not influence the behavioral intentions of infrequent-or non-consumers. In addition, effects of perceived attributes of soyfoods on the consumption pattern for  soy-based food products were evaluated. Perceived attributes included convenience, health benefits, and taste. This study used conceptual model that...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Health Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21151

EXPLANATION OF VARIATION IN DEMAND FOR FARM CREDIT IN MISSOURI
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Ashlock,   Tara; Rimal,   Arbindra.
The study analyzed the demand for farm credit in Missouri. Results suggested that financial leverage, government payments, occupation of farm operators, average farm acreages, value of land and buildings and types of farm operation had significant influence on farm credit usage. The study highlighted the potential for credit rationing.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agricultural Finance.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34674

FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMER NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS ABOUT BEEF IRRADIATION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
This study has identified several important factors affecting consumer negative perceptions about beef irradiation.  The effects of these factors boil down to two main points: lack of trust in the adequacy and enforcement effectiveness of food safety regulations and consumer ignorance about the irradiation process.  This implies dissemination of information about food irradiation and enhancement of consumer trust in the mechanism of food safety regulation can be effective instruments to increase consumer acceptance of beef irradiation.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34672

Farmers Markets: Market Attributes, Market Managers and Other Factors Determining Success
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Onyango,   Benjamin M.; Bailey,   Jessica.
The objective of the study is to examine factors affecting the organization and success of farmers markets. A survey was conducted among vendors and market managers in Missouri. The preliminary results indicated that location of the farmers market, absence of wholesalers, and degree of supervision by market managers, market managers household attribute including children in the household determined level of success. Level of success was represented by number of vendor participation at the peak of the season. Farmer market attributes including parking spaces and petting zoos played crucial role in bringing in patrons, therefore increasing vendor participation. Uniform pricing policy was important to attract more vendors.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Marketing.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/61651

Food Safety Risk Perceptions as a Tool for Market Segmentation: The U.S. Poultry Meat Market
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Onyango,   Benjamin M.; Rimal,   Arbindra; Miljkovic,   Dragan; Hallman,   William K.
This study explores the application of risk perceptions as a segmentation tool in the poultry meat market. Principal component analysis is used to examine data from a 2006 survey on a potential avian influenza outbreak in the U.S. The results suggest that the perceived level of safety of poultry meat will drive consumption choices in the case of an avian influenza outbreak. Based on the perceived safety level, the poultry meat product market was categorized into those that are home cooked and from familiar brands, the technological/novel, and organic/fast food poultry products, with the first category being perceived as the safest and the third as the least safe. The results also show significant differences in public trust in the avian influenza...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99763

Food safety risk perceptions as a tool for market segmentation: The USA poultry meat market
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Onyango,   Benjamin M.; Rimal,   Arbindra; Miljkovic,   Dragan; Hallman,   William K.
This study uses data from a 2006 survey on potential AI outbreak in USA to explore application of risk perceptions as a segmentation tool in the poultry meat market. Preliminary results from principal component analysis (PCA) suggest that the poultry meat specific safety level will drive people consumption choices in AI outbreak. Based on the perceived safety level, poultry meat product market was categorized into: (1) the home cooked and familiar brands; (2) the technological/novel; and (3) organic/fast food poultry products. The results further show differential public trust AI advice across institutions.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Avian Influenza; Market segmentation; Poultry industry; Agribusiness; Consumer/Household Economics; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46743

FREEZE RISK AND ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY BY ORANGE PRODUCERS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Schmitz,   Andrew; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Orange producers in many regions of the U.S. are affected by the recurrence of frost.  This study evaluated 147 California farmers' perceptions of frost risk relative to other business risks.  Freeze risk perception was negatively related, for example, to farm size.  Large farmers with diversified businesses had lower perceptions of freeze risk than small farmers.  Change in crop location and the adoption of anti-frost technology were two important responses to freeze risk.  California farmers shifted their location to frost-prone areas and adopted anti-frost technology.  Florida farmers, however, diversified to less frost-prone areas and adopted new planting technologies instead of anti-frost technologies. Key words: anti-frost technologies,...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Anti-frost technologies; Diversification; Orange frost; Ordered probit model; Risk perception.; Crop Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 1999
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/14728

Household Snack-Food Purchases: Does Nutrition Matter?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.
Purchase patterns for two types of snack foods--pretzels and popcorn, and potato, corn, and tortilla chips--were analyzed using the data from a national survey. The study examined the effect of socio-economic and lifestyle factors including nutritional awareness and exercise habits of household respondents on snack-food purchase. A geometric-hurdle count-data model that distinguished between market-participation and purchase-frequency decisions revealed that the decision to participate in the market for snack food was separate from the purchase-level decision. Pretzels and popcorn consumers were unaffected by nutrition consideration of any kind. However, respondents who were overly concerned about desirable nutritional factors were unlikely to be buyers or...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27324

IDENTIFYING FACTORS INFLUENCING BEEF, POULTRY, AND SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27929

INFLUENCE OF PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS ON CONSUMERS' ATTITUDE TOWARD AND PURHCASE PATTERN OF IN-SHELL PEANUTS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.
A nationwide household survey was used to examine U.S. consumers' attitude and purchase behavior toward in-shell peanuts. Fishbein's multiattribute model was the basis for evaluating the effects of perceived product attributes on attitudes toward in-shell peanuts. Consumer purchase behavior was analyzed using a count data model. The results suggest that attitudes toward in-shell peanuts were influenced by attributes such as fat, taste, and healthiness, and that taste was the only attribute influencing consumers' purchase decisions. Consumers who perceived that in-shell peanuts contained undesirable nutritional ingredients, such as fat and cholesterol, developed unfavorable attitudes toward in-shell peanuts. These perceptions translated into reduced...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27815

Labeling Genetically Modified Food Products: Attitudes among the consumers in the United States and United Kingdom
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Eight perceived attributes of agro-biotechnology were identified to be associated with consumers' attitude toward existing practices of GM food labeling. The perceived negative attributes, particularly health risk from GM food, played a dominant role in shaping the overall attitude toward GM labeling. Female and older respondents were more likely to be concerned about the existing GM labeling practices than male and younger respondents. Consumers with college education were less likely to be concerned about existing GM labeling practices than those without college degree.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/19284

NUTRITION CONSIDERATION IN FOOD CHOICE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27112

NUTRITION CONSIDERATIONS IN FOOD SELECTION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; McWatters,   Kay H.
The importance of nutrition consideration to households in food selection is instrumental in the development of information programs to promote public health and to market healthy food.  Using a national telephone survey of 2880 U.S. households, this study examines the role and influence of socio-economic characteristics and lifestyle on a household meal planner’s consideration of four dietary components in food selection.  Household income, children in households, geographic location, and gender, age, education, and lifestyle of meal planners affected the consideration of dietary components in food selection.  The results provide a basis for developing education programs that focus on the particular dietary considerations of identified demographic...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34563

Perceived Health Benefits and Soy Consumption Behavior: Two-Stage Decision Model Approach
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
A two-stage decision model is developed to assess the effect of perceived soy health benefits on consumers' decisions with respect to soy food. The first stage captures whether or not to consume soy food, while the second stage reflects how often to consume. A conceptual/analytical framework is also employed, combining Lancaster's characteristics model and Fishbein's multi-attribute model. Results show that perceived soy health benefits significantly influence both decision stages. Further, consumers' negative perceptions regarding soy (unappetizing taste and inconvenience) have a substantially greater impact on soy consumption behavior than their perceptions about soy health benefits. This finding carries significant implications for the soy industry....
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Health benefits from soy food; Lancaster's characteristics model; Multiattribute model; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/31211

Perceived Risks of Agro-biotechnology and Organic Food Purchase in the United States
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki.
This study examined the role of consumers' perceived risks and benefits of agro-biotechnology in shaping the purchase pattern for organic food among US consumers. Consumers' general purchase behavior, knowledge of GM technology, and socio-demographic variables were examined in relation to their impact on organic food purchase. The sample data indicated that less than one fourth of the consumers bought organic products at least sometimes.  Only 2% of the consumers bought organic food very often. Perceived risks of agro-biotechnology played a dominant role in influencing organic food purchase decisions.  Consumers who were concerned about negative attributes of agro-biotechnology including long-term health and environmental hazards, inequity in the...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/35501

Perceived Risks of Agro-Biotechnology and Organic Food Purchases in the United States
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
This study examines the role of consumers' perceived risks and benefits of agro-biotechnology in shaping purchase patterns for organic food among U.S. consumers. Perceived risks and benefits of biotechnology, general purchase behavior, knowledge of GM technology, and socio-demographic variables are examined in relation to their impact on organic food purchases. Consumers who are concerned about negative attributes of agro-biotechnology, including long-term health and environmental hazards, inequity in the distribution of benefits from the technology, and adverse effects to small and medium farms, are the potential organic food consumers. Growth in the organic food market is largely dependent on continued reinforcement of consumers' belief that organic...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/9087

Purchasing Locally Produced Fresh Vegetables: National Franchise vs. Locally Owned and Operated Restaurants
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Benjamin,   Onyango.
The objective of this study is to examine purchasing practices of locally produced fresh vegetables among restaurants and food service institutions. The sample for the study included managers of 75 restaurants and dining centers out of a total of nearly 600 food service outlets in a mid-size metropolitan city in Midwest with a population of about 400,000. The study findings show differential preferences between national/regional chains and the local independently owned restaurants. Although managers across the board expressed willingness to buy local, actual purchasing decisions were largely driven by freshness, quality and availability. Price was not as critical a factor as others including variety and selection.  The results suggest that local vegetable...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Local food; Restaurant managers; Logit; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/103464

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTRIBUTES OF BEEF CATTLE RAISED USING ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY AND PRICES RECEIVED AT THE PACKERS: A HEDONIC PRICE ANALYSIS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Perkins,   Tommy; Paschal,   Joe C.
Sluggish growth in per capita consumption and a downward pressure on beef price at the farm level has required producers to raise cattle that precisely target the meat attributes desired by consumers.  Ultrasound technology can help farmers to produce a carcass with an optimal mix of marbling and muscling, and external fat. The results of this study show a high level of accuracy of ultrasound technology in predicting carcass attributes. An estimated hedonic regression model shows that the carcass attributes are reflected on the implicit beef price.  Ultrasound technology helps producers to produce carcass with the desired attributes, thus obtain a higher price.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/22090

RELATIVE AND ABSOLUTE RISK FORMAT IN ELICITING WILLINGNESS-TO-PAY FOR BEEF IRRADIATION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; McWatters,   Kay H.
The relationship between the valuation of reduced risk through irradiation and framing of risk information was determined using absolute and relative risk formats.  A double-bounded CV survey was used to measure willingness-to-pay (WTP) for irradiated beef among 740 U.S. households. Results show that the WTP was sensitive to the risk formats.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Beef irradiation; Relative risk format; Absolute risk format; Willingness-to-pay; Double-bounded CV questions; Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21825

Role of Demographics and Health Attitude in Consumers' Nutrition Consideration in Food Selection
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
A nationwide on-line survey of 3,000 households was conducted. Households were randomly selected from the database of 400,000 households who make up Ipsos-NPD marketing research panel. The purpose of this study is to examine how a household meal planner’s perception of the importance of various dietary components in selecting food items is influenced by the person’s or the household’s socio-demographic factors and health attitude. Annual household income affected fat, calcium, and cholesterol considerations significantly but did not make any impact on the consideration of salt when consumers selected food items. Hence, the result implies that as income level increases, household meal planners are more likely to be concerned about fat, calcium and...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Nutrition consideration; Health attitude; Socio-demographical factors; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Health Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/9943

Self efficacy as a mediator of the relationship between dietary knowledge and behavior
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki.
This study examines the causal relationship between dietary knowledge and behavior by including self-efficacy in the models. Regression analyses supported the hypothesized relationships that self-efficacy mediates effects of dietary knowledge and social influences on dietary behavior. Self-efficacy also accounted for variance in eating behavior not explained by knowledge or demographic variables.  The coefficients for the relationship between dietary behavior and knowledge decreased for each of the four dietary models when the influence of self efficacy was added.  Interventions and health promotion campaigns should seek to directly address factors influencing diet related self-efficacy instead of focusing on disseminating information only.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Efficacy; Mediation; Health Knowledge; Agricultural and Food Policy; Consumer/Household Economics; Health Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46742

Snack Peanut Consumption: Type Preference and Consumption Manners
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26765

SNACK PEANUTS PURCHASE PATTERN: EFFECTS OF NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.
This study examines the effect of a meal planner's nutritional awareness, exercise habits, and household socioeconomic characteristics on market participation and frequency of purchase of snack peanuts.  Data are from a household survey of 2880 U.S. households collected by Gallup in 1997.  Statistical tests showed that a double-hurdle or Cragg model best represented consumers' participation and purchase level decisions in the snack peanut market.  The results indicated that meal planner's nutritional considerations while making food purchase decisions had little effect on the participation level decisions, but did affect purchase frequency of snack peanuts.  Those household meal planners who were overly concerned about undesirable nutritional factors...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15509

Soyfood Consumption Pattern: Effects of Product Attributes and Household Characteristics
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Effects of perceived attributes of soyfoods on the consumption pattern for six different soyfood products were evaluated. Perceived attributes included convenience, health benefits, and taste. Six soyfood products were tofu, vegetable burgers, soy milk, soy supplements, meat substitutes, and soy cheese.  This study used conceptual model that highlights the role of perceived attributes in a demand model by combining Lancaster's characteristics model with Fishbein's multi-attribute model.  Zero-inflated negative binomial model (ZINB) was used as an empirical specification to address the zero consumption of soyfood products. Results show that perceived health attribute of soyfood had differential effects across the six soyfood products.  While having a...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34999

Soyfood Consumption Patterns: Effects of Product Attributes and Household Characteristics
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Effects of perceived attributes of soyfoods on the consumption patterns for six different soyfood products are evaluated. Perceived attributes include convenience, health benefits, and taste. The soyfood products are tofu, vegetable burgers, soy milk, soy supplements, meat substitutes, and soy cheese. This study uses a conceptual model that highlights the role of perceived attributes in a demand model by combining Lancaster’s characteristics model with Fishbein’s multi-attribute model. A binary-choice model and a zero-inflated negative binomial model (ZINB) are used as empirical specifications to address the zero consumption of soyfood products. Results show that perceived health attributes of soyfood have differential effects across the six soyfood...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55985

THE EFFECTS OF IRRATIONAL RESPONSES IN CONTINGENT VALUATION SURVEY AND THE APPROPRIATE TREATMENT
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
This paper investigates the effects of irrational responses on stated willingness-to-pay (WTP) in a contingent valuation study.  A significant portion of the respondents stated that they were willing to pay a higher price for irradiated beef which they would avoid consuming due to their concerns about the side effects of irradiation.  Such responses may not reflect true WTP and may cause bias in WTP estimate.  Excluding these responses from estimation may result in sample selection bias.  Whereas setting the bid values presented to these responses close to zero both helped to improve the estimation model and to reduce the potential bias in WTP estimate.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Beef irradiation; Irrational response; Willingness-to-pay; Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/35073

The Role of Media in Shaping the Consumers’ Food Risk Perception and Behavior: A Case Study of Spinach Recall
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Onyango,   Benjamin M.; Miljkovic,   Dragan; Hallman,   William K.
A clear understanding of consumers’ perception and attitude toward food risk and their behavior to food recall is important in order to develop an effective crisis management program at the firm level as well as at the government level. This study will develop food risk profiles of US consumers based on their perceived food safety risk and attitude toward food safety.  The role of media usage in shaping the risk profile will be examined. The preliminary results suggest that the risk profiles of households were shaped by media usage.  While the “accountables” were more likely to search internet or get news from internet, the “conservatives” usually watched news on local TV.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/47152

TWO-STAGE DECISION MODEL OF SOY FOOD CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.; Moon,   Wanki.
Our study examined the role of soy health benefits in consumers' soy consumption decision.  Given the large number of respondents who reported no consumption of soy products per month, it was important to model the decision of whether or not to participate in soy market separately from the consumption intensity decision.  Estimation results demonstrate that knowledge of health benefits affects both the likelihood of participation and consumption intensity.  That is, consumers with higher soy health knowledge are more likely to enter soy food market and consume soy products more often when compared to those with less soy knowledge.  Yet, perceived taste and convenience had considerably greater impact on soy behavior when compared to soy health knowledge.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20096

UK Consumers' Willingness-to-Accept (WTA) GM Food
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Moon,   Wanki; Rimal,   Arbindra; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Our study uses contingent valuation survey data (WTA and WTP) collected in the UK to examine consumers' behavioral intention with regard to GM food.  In particular, we characterize respondents who selected "Don't Know" and "Protest" options in WTP questions in terms of what they would do when offered discount for GM food.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Contingent valuation; WTA; WTP; Genetically modified food; Consumer/Household Economics; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34973

UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS' ATTITUDE TOWARD MEAT LABELS AND MEAT CONSUMPTION PATTERN
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rimal,   Arbindra; Fletcher,   Stanley M.
This paper addressed consumers' attitude toward meat labels and the influence of different aspects of meat labels on beef, poultry and seafood consumption using a national survey data. Nutrition and ingredient information on meat labels were positively related with attitude toward meat labels as well as meat consumption frequency.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/35027

Unwillingness to Consume Irradiated Beef and Unwillingness to Pay for Beef Irradiation
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: He,   Senhui; Fletcher,   Stanley M.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26728

Willingness to Pay (WTP) a Premium for Non-GM Foods versus Willingness to Accept (WTA) a Discount for GM Foods
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
In a survey of UK consumers, we elicited their willingness to accept (WTA) a discount for GM foods and willingness to pay (WTP) a premium for non-GM foods in order to assess their valuation on the non-GM characteristic in food products. Mean WTA is found to exceed mean WTP, suggesting the valuation of the non-GM characteristic reflects an endowment effect, imperfect substitutability between GM and non-GM foods, or both. Regression results show that perceived risks (benefits) associated with GM foods significantly increase (decrease) WTA and WTP estimates. Additional regression models using the difference between WTA and WTP as the dependent variable indicate that risk (benefit) perceptions increased (decreased) the discrepancy between WTA and WTP...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Contingent valuation; Endowment effect; Genetically modified food; Prospect theory; WTA-WTP divergence; Consumer/Household Economics; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/8638

Willingness-to-Accept and Willingness-to-Pay for GM and Non-GM Food: UK Consumers
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Moon,   Wanki; Rimal,   Arbindra; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.
Our research elicited UK consumers¡¯ willingness-to-accept (WTA) discount in exchange for giving up non-GM food and willingness-to-pay (WTP) premium to purchase non-GM food.  Eliciting only WTP does not provide sufficient information for determining substitutability between GM and non-GM food.  Results indicate that there is a strong demand for non-GM food in the UK, but a non-negligible segment expressed their willingness to substitute non-GM food with GM version either without discount (12 %) or with discounts (34 %).  This result suggests that there is an economic incentive for food industry in Europe to offer GM food to consumers.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20138

WTP and WTA for Non-GM and GM Food: UK Consumers
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Moon,   Wanki; Balasubramanian,   Siva K.; Rimal,   Arbindra.
In a survey of UK consumers, we elicited their willingness-to-accept (WTA) a discount for GM foods and willingness-to-pay (WTP) a premium for non-GM foods in order to assess their valuation of the non-GM characteristic in food products. Mean WTA exceeds mean WTP, a finding that suggests the valuation of the non-GM characteristic reflects an endowment effect, imperfect substitutability between GM and non-GM foods, or both. Regression results show that perceived risks (benefits) associated with GM foods significantly increase (decrease) WTA and WTP estimates. Additional regression models using the difference between WTA and WTP as the dependent variable indicate that risk (benefit) perceptions increased (decreased) the discrepancy between WTA and WTP...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Contingent valuation; WTA; WTP; Genetically modified food; Endowment effect; Prospect theory; Consumer/Household Economics.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21057