Consumers' Preferences Toward Attributes of Manufactured Halal Food Products

Consumers' buying decisions are invariably influenced by their religion and culture. In Islam, the foods they consume must be halal or permissible according to the Islamic principles. However, there are other food attributes such as brand, price, promotion, and safety assurance that may also influence consumers' decisions. This article aims to evaluate consumers' preferences toward various attributes of the manufactured halal food sold in supermarkets. The focus is on halal certification because consumers, especially Muslims, need the assurance that the food they purchased is really halal. Two hundred eighty-eight people agreed to participate by providing their perceptions and preferences toward food product attributes. Certified halal food product gained the highest utility score and was the most important attribute.     

京客隆食品冷链物流中心统筹规划研究

论文阐述了食品冷链物流中心的概念和特点,从管理学的角度出发、利用系统工程的思想和SWOT分析法等,通过对京客隆生鲜食品冷链物流中心进行战略分析的基础上,从商业运作模式及功能定位、标准作业流程、硬件设施及物流信息系统四个方面对其进行统筹规划,并从作业流程、运作管理和衔接整合三个大方向给出了一些加强食品冷链物流中心统筹规划的措施和建议,最后总结并对京客隆的未来发展做进一步展望。     

食品企业选择第三方冷链物流服务商的理论逻辑与现实约束

食品安全问题历来是民生关注的热点与重点问题.基于食品安全背景,本文从物流运输与管理的视角,分析了食品安全产生的主要原因;继而在分析食品企业选择第三方冷链物流模式现实必要性的基础上,基于委托代理理论,分析了食品企业选择第三方冷链物流的约束机制.研究发现,委托代理理论适用于食品企业选择第三方冷链物流服务商问题;食品企业选择...     

区块链技术在改善食品安全中的应用分析

近年来电子商务的迅猛发展,推动了食品物流行业的快速进步.传统食品行业供应链的全网数据难以获取,存在信息延迟、不对称、信息孤岛等问题,导致物流供应链上下游企业之间多方的协同交互不流畅,食品安全存在隐患.区块链作为一项新兴技术,近年来不断发展,已经逐渐渗入食品领域中,为食品安全及供应链出现的问题提供了思路和解决办法.本文简...     

Impact of Religion on Halal Meat Consumption Decision Making in Belgium

This study investigates the determinants of halal meat consumption within a Belgian Muslim migration population using the theory of planned behavior as a conceptual framework, with a focus on the role of self-identity as a Muslim and acculturation in the host country. Cross-sectional data were collected through a survey with 367 Muslims mainly originating from North Africa and living in Belgium. Findings reveal that in general, a positive health attitude toward halal meat predicts the intention to consume halal meat among Muslims. Perceived lack of safety measures or poor belief in the safety controls are shown to be potential barriers preventing Muslim consumers from eating halal meat. Low acculturated Muslims rely strongly on their positive personal attitude toward the health status of halal meat, whereas high acculturated Muslims rely on health attitude, animal welfare attitudes, and safety when intending to consume halal meat. Muslims with a high Muslim self-identity intend to eat halal meat because they believe that it is healthy whereas Muslims with a low Muslim self-identity are rather influenced by religious peers, together with their personal health attitude and availability concerns.     

Green Food Consumption in China: Segmentation Based on Attitudes Toward Food Safety

ABSTRACT

The objectives of this report are twofold: to examine the demographic factors that drive demand for green food and to segment Chinese consumers based on their attitudes toward food safety. An online survey was used to collect consumer behavior information. A total of 402 responses were obtained covering participants who lived in 24 provinces and municipalities in China. Probit modeling, analysis of variance, and cluster analysis are used. Income, education, age, gender, presence of young children, household size, and overseas experience are variables that have an impact on green food purchase. Young, wealthy men, who have young children and live in a small household, are likely to buy green food. The survey shows that Chinese consumers are willing to pay a price premium for green food; however, price will be a major factor restricting the growth of the green food label in China, given market prices. Three segments―the “distrustful consumer,” the “ambivalent consumer,” and the “trusting consumer”―are identified for market segmentation purposes.     

基于供应链视角的海产品物流质量管理研究

海产品物流质量的管理贯穿于从"渔船到餐桌"的整个供应。论文以供应链管理为指导,在物流质量管理基本原理的基础上,界定了海产品物流质量管理的内涵,构建了海产品供应链物流质量管理的模式,提出通过供应链外部质量监管体系和市场准入机制加强海产品供应链外部物流质量控制,通过HACCP质量管理体系实现海产品供应链物流质量的自我约束和内部控制。     

Moral Hazard, Inspection Policy, and Food Safety

Buyers have imperfect information about the food safety efforts exerted by suppliers. To gather information about safety, buyers often employ sampling inspection. Sampling inspection exhibits sampling error so some unsafe product passes inspection and some safe product does not. This uncertainty influences buyer and supplier behavior. In this article, I use a principal–agent model to examine how sampling inspection policies influence food safety. I use the model to examine the sampling inspection policies in the 1996 Pathogen Reduction/Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Act. I conclude that the regulation of sampling inspection procedures is an effective tool for policy makers who wish to improve food safety.     

Consumers' Perception of Food Product Quality in Tunisia

Abstract

This paper investigates consumers' perception of food quality in Tunisia. In fact, the development of quality standards is driven by government regulations and mostly in response to export markets regulations. The role of consumers in this process is quite missing. This paper first highlights the current food safety and quality programs undertaken by the Tunisian government. Second, we use a sample of 150 consumers chosen at random at two of the largest hypermarkets in Tunisia to analyze consumers' behavior regarding quality. The paper shows strong concerns about hygiene among other quality attributes and strong awareness about quality and quality assurance schemes in general. Consumers are also motivated by habits of consuming home made products for hygiene and taste reasons. If appropriate quality systems were implemented to assure consumers about such attributes this would boost up demand for quality products.     

供应链视角下食品安全责任缺失风险的传导机制及规避策略

近年来,食品安全问题的集中爆发,与供应链中食品企业安全责任的缺失不无关联。基于供应链视角,在界定食品供应链与食品安全责任内涵的基础上,分析了食品供应链中食品安全责任缺失风险的传导机制,提出了相应的风险规避策略,期望为食品行业相关部门提供决策参考。     

Determinants of Consumer Behavioral Intention Toward Social Farm Food

The study authors investigate consumer reactivity to social and health concerns, social farm food’s perceived quality, and whether these attitudes can be expected to influence their behavioral intention with regard to these products. Data were collect on a convenience sample (N?=?361) via a questionnaire. Five hypotheses, concerning the relationships between social consciousness, health consciousness, social farm food perceived quality, and consumer behavioral intention, were tested via a structural equation model. The results indicate that both social consciousness and health consciousness have a positive impact on social farm food perceived quality. Consumer behavioral intention is directly influenced only by health consciousness but indirectly by both social and health consciousness, via the attribute of social farm food perceived quality. The findings depict a particular reactivity of potential consumers. The study provides a general outline of questions or studies that might be useful in the future.     

供应链企业间合作机制的研究

随着市场经济的蓬勃发展,企业间的竞争形式也走向了多样化。近些年来,供应链思想作为一种全新的管理模式与管理思想也逐步得到了管理界的认可。在这种形势下,如何协调供应链中的合作关系,构建供应链的合作关系机制,成为供应链研究的重要命题。论述要通过建立供应链合作机制,在供应链内部实现信息共享、利润分配、风险共担,最终通过整个供应链的竞争力的提升而达到供应链上的企业共赢的局面。     

食品安全标准在食品安全管理实践中的运用

食品安全标准是食品安全管理实践工作的活动指南,也是处理食品安全问题的法理依据。当前我国食品安全标准在管理实践工作中仍存在一些问题,影响其执行效率及权威性。本文对食品安全标准的法律地位及有效应用进行概述,并就实践工作中存在的问题进行研究探讨,提出适宜的对策。     

Consumer Perception of Genetically Modified Food: Empirical Evidence From India

Although the advent of genetically modified (GM) foods changed the agricultural scenario in developed countries, existing research confirms that consumer perception about the consumption of the same is often distorted. GM foods entered the Indian market amid widespread controversies and criticisms. There exists a host of studies that tried to establish the factors that shape favorable consumer perception toward GM foods indeed, but evidence from developing countries like India is still missing. The article undertakes an exploratory investigation of the factors that shape consumer perception about the consumption of GM foods in India and subsequently confirms the same with the aid of a measurement model. The study provides important implications for managers in directing efforts toward influencing consumer perception and instigating positive attitudes toward GM foods so that the benefits of their use can be extended to the masses in relatively nascent markets.     

Enhancing Access to the Global Food Manufacturing Value Chain: The Role of a Food Safety Technical Regulation in Ghana

Demonstrating compliance with food safety requirements of the global food economy is a prerequisite for access. This article presents an overview of the governance within global value chains and their impact on the prospects of developing countries accessing and participating in the global food manufacturing value chain. Based on fieldwork undertaken in Ghana, the article investigates the issues that hinder compliance of the Ghanaian food manufacturing sector with the basic requirements of food safety and investigates the potential role of a technical regulation in enhancing compliance, and therefore participation, in the global food manufacturing economy.     

新时期高校后勤财务管理模式研究

高校后勤社会化管理近10年来取得了巨大的成绩。由于当前处于过渡期,高校后勤社会化具有公益性、服务性和微利性三重属性。高校后勤财务管理在主体、目标和内容方面有其特殊性,导致高校后勤财务管理在成本核算及内容、财务部门的独立性、管理观念以及约束和监督机制方面出现一些问题。面对挑战,必须采取若干应对措施,创新高校后勤财务管理,使高校后勤的社会化取得更大效果,促进高校后勤的改革和发展。     

Consumer Quality Perception in Traditional Food: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Abstract

The paper aims to classify the quality cues and attributes of grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, an Italian traditional food cheese, exploring if they affect consumers’ quality perceptions and expectations. Analysis is based on a questionnaire administered in hypermarkets where grated Parmigiano Reggiano is sold. A factor analysis, using varimax rotation, and a cluster analysis, were performed, using the Stata 12 software package. The clusters used were: geographical origin and packaging (cluster 1); price, brand and quality certification (cluster 2); all sensory attributes (cluster 3); and a combination of sensory attributes with price, brand, and quality certification (cluster 4). This is the first study to examine the quality cues and attributes affecting quality perception and expectations of cheese for grated Parmigiano Reggiano from a consumer perspective. It is also the first to classify cheese attributes following a quality approach, encompassing previously studied sensory and other attributes.     

食野习俗与生物链缺失问题研究

探讨“食野习俗”及其引发的生物链缺失问题。“食野”是我国传统饮食文化中需要反思的一个组成部分,民间的一些“食疗”、“食补”的传闻助长了食野习俗,商家的过度宣传,媒体的不当炒作又对食野陋习起着推波助澜的作用。食野习俗引发的生态环境问题主要是生物链缺失,由于害虫的天敌减少,害虫因而更加猖獗;为了确保增产,农民不断增施化学农药,这样又加剧了生态环境恶化,由此形成恶性循环。最后就限制或摒弃食野习俗和加快生物链修复等方面提出几点对策建议。     

现代物流:土地利用问题与对策

研究目的:探讨现代物流的土地利用对策。研究方法:归纳分析法,对比分析法。研究结果:现代物流产业与土地利用关系密切,对土地利用影响深远,与发达国家相比中国物流产业在土地利用方面存在较大的不足。研究结论:通过对中国物流用地进行科学分类、规划、整合、置换等途径实现物流土地利用的集约节约化。     

食品检测实验室质量控制与管理

食品安全检测是保障食品市场安全运行的关键防线,直接关系到人们的生命安全以及社会的稳定发展.食品检测实验室作为检测食品的重要场所,只有严格把控每一道检测程序,做好细节质量管理工作,才能确保食品检测结果的准确性与专业性.本文主要论述食品检测实验室质量控制与管理有关内容,希望以此推动我国食品检测行业的稳定发展.