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Heterogeneity and nonlinearity in consumers' preferences: An application to the olive oil shopping behavior in Chile
(2017-09-11)
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Open AccessIn relatively unknown products, consumers use prices as a quality reference. Under such circumstances, the utility function can be non-negative for a specific price range and generate an inverted U-shaped function -
Consumers' sensitivity to androstenone and the evaluation of different cooking methods to mask boar taint
(2017-01-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyBoar taint is an unpleasant odour and flavour present in some entire male pigs that is due to the presence of androstenone and skatole. The aim of the study was to assess the sensitivity of 150 consumers to androstenone ... -
Measuring consumers’ preferences for traditional and innovative pork products
(University of Zagreb, 2017-11-30)
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Open AccessIn this research we proposed an integrated methodological approach to measure the “real” consumers’ preference towards new Traditional (TPP) and Innovative Pork Products (ITPP) from three untapped pig breeds in Spain (Porc ... -
The importance of farmers' social, environmental and economic objectives in improved corn seeds adoption in Chiapas, México
(2017-01-01)
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Open AccessWhile improved seeds can increase performance and productivity of corn in Mexico, its adoption remains low. In order to understand the behavior of adoption of technological innovations, it is necessary to understand the ... -
Modelling price transmission and volatility spillover in the Slovenian wheat market
(2017-01-01)
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Open AccessInterdependence between first and second moments of producer and consumer wheat prices in Slovenia is assessed, in light of the recent major historical events that the country has undergone, as well as the recent rumours ... -
Application of the analytical hierarchy process to evaluate consumer acceptance and preferences for omega-3 enriched eggs
(2017-01-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the appropriateness of the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to measure consumers’ acceptance and preference for eggs enriched with omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids as a health ... -
Moving ahead from food-related behaviours: an alternative approach to understand household food waste generation
(2018-01-20)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyFood waste prevention is a hot topic on the policy agenda. According to available data, urgent measures need to be undertaken to significantly reduce the current generation of food waste. However, it is important to ... -
Consumers' wine preferences in a changing scenario
(2018-01-01)
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Open AccessPurpose Important socioeconomic changes have been undergone due to the international economic crisis. In Catalonia (Spain), political changes towards independentism also occurred within the same period. The purpose of this ... -
Farmer preference for improved corn seeds in Chiapas, Mexico: A choice experiment approach
(2017-09-01)
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Open AccessAppropriate technologies must be developed for adoption of improved seeds based on the farmers’ preferences and needs. Our research identified the farmers’ willingness to pay (WTP) as a key determinant for selecting the ... -
Socio-economics, food habits and the prevalence of childhood obesity in Spain
(2017-03-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyBackground In 2012, the prevalence of obesity and overweight statuses among children in Spain was 9% and 26%, respectively. Concerns about childhood obesity have increased over the past few years, as obesity developed ... -
The analysis of irreversibility, uncertainty and dynamic technical inefficiency on the investment decision in the Spanish olive sector
(2016-03-31)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThis study addresses irreversible investment decision-making in the context of uncertainty when allowing for inefficiency to be transmitted over time. Both irreversibility and persistence in technical inefficiency can lead ... -
Towards entire male pigs in Europe: a perspective from the Spanish supply chain
(Elsevier, 2016-05-11)
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Open AccessIn pig production, surgical castration is primarily performed to avoid boar taint and for management purposes. The European Commission plans to end surgical piglet castration voluntarily by 2018. The aim of this study was ...
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