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Who Wants Chicken? Uncovering Consumer Preferences for Produce of Alternative Chicken Product Methods
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Bosque, Cynthia Escobedo del Spiller, Achim Risius, Antje |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | As ethical and environmental concerns regarding current poultry production systems arise, consumers look for alternatives. This study assesses consumers’ preferences for chicken meat of dual-purpose breeds (DPBs), regionally produced feedstuff, and specific breeds, along with attitudes and social norms that explain these preferences. We conducted an online survey (n = 934) including a discrete choice experiment and elements of the theory of planned behavior. Results show that after price, product and feedstuff origin are preferred by consumers, followed by breeding form and specific breed. Utilities for each attribute and level were calculated and consumer segments were created using latent class analysis. Three different consumer groups were identified: (1) price-sensitive consumers, (2) price-sensitive and origin-oriented consumers, and (3) origin-oriented consumers. We conclude that although consumers are interested in meat from DPBs, this attribute alone is not enough to influence the purchase decision, and geographical origin seems to be of crucial importance. However, by highlighting important attributes (i.e., animal welfare, regional/local production), DPB products could be introduced to the market. The consumption of these alternative products has economic implications, such as not relying on imports and promoting local production/consumption, along with social implications as refraining from killing day-old chicks. |
| Starting Page | 2440 |
| e-ISSN | 20711050 |
| DOI | 10.3390/su13052440 |
| Journal | Sustainability |
| Issue Number | 5 |
| Volume Number | 13 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-02-24 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Sustainability Agricultural Economics Bresse Gauloise Choice Experiment Dual-purpose Breeds Faba Beans Kollbecksmoor Theory of Planned Behavior Vorwerkhuhn White Rock |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
