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Consumers’ concerns and external drivers in food markets

Year of publication 2015

Pages 29 p.

Author A. Lappo, T. Bjørndal, J. Fernandez-Polanco and A. Lem

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-108881-4

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular

Series number C1102

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The objective of this report is to analyse the major tastes and preferences of consumers in food consumption, as well as expected changes in these over time. We identify five important consumer trends and purchase drivers: food safety and health benefits; corporate social responsibility; production systems and innovations; sustainability; and food origin. For each of these trends we will consider relevant actions that are being implemented by governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) an d the private sector.

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FAO. 2015. Consumers’ concerns and external drivers in food markets, by Alena Lappo, Trond Bjørndal, José Fernández-Polanco and Audun Lem. Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular No. 1102. Rome, Italy.

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