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Organic food consumption in Europe: International segmentation based on value system differences
Authors:Salvador Ruiz de Maya  José Luis Munuera
Institution:
  • University of Murcia, Spain, School of Economics and Business, Campus de Espinardo, 30100, Espinardo, Murcia
  • Abstract:In this paper, we analyze the market for organic products in eight European countries, based on differences in their respective value systems. With a significant sample of 8014 consumers, we first identify international segments in the European organic products market using the Values Theory. Then we apply the Theory of Planned Behavior to examine how European consumers use attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control to form their purchase intention for organic products. Results show that subjective norms are the main underlying factor driving consumer behavior concerning these products. This effect is higher for the group of countries whose citizens score higher on Schwartz's value scale. In this segment of countries, people are more likely to be affected by what others think, which means that the best approach is to increase social awareness of the relevance of purchasing organic products. Organic products represent a potentially profitable opportunity for companies with an international horizon. Results are also useful for consumers and public administrations.
    Keywords:Cross-European comparison  International market segmentation  Organic products  Theory of Planned Behavior  Values
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