This study investigates consumer attitudes and responses to food additives in the Netherlands and Canada, focusing on familiarity, perceived health impact, preferences for natural versus synthetic additives, and labelling expectations. The aim is to provide practical insights for policymakers, food producers, …

Currently, the Netherlands is still experiencing high levels of food waste, especially among young adults. Despite growing awareness on this topic, one specific group remains largely unexplored: Dutch vocational education (MBO) students. Therefore, this project explores the perceptions and current behaviour …

Current diets centered around animal products are causing serious threats to both publichealth and the environment. While other approaches are necessary for sustainable foodpractices and security, the protein transition—the shift from animal-based to moreplant-based diets—is essential yet challenging. …

The study explored the dietary diversity of maize farming households in Iperu-Remo village of Ogun State, Nigeria. These households face resource limitations that hinder their ability to achieve optimal food production and procurement, thus impacting their dietary diversity. Data was gathered on socioeconomic …

This study examines the effect of drought on acute malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months in pastoralist communities in Wajir East, Kenya. Recurrent and prolonged droughts in the region have exacerbated food insecurity, leading to increased malnutrition among vulnerable children. A mixed-method …

Het onderzoeksproject richt zich op een cruciaal probleem in de voedingsindustrie: het al dan niet opnemen van veganistisch etikettering van producten, beïnvloed door onzekerheden over de voordelen en risico's ervan en effect op aankoopbeslissingen van consumenten. In het onderzoek wordt onderzocht in …

Food insecurity, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, demands robust solutions, including digital technologies. In St. Lucia, producers show willingness to adopt basic tools like WhatsApp but face barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of support, financial constraints, and limited availability. …

My research project delves into sentiment analysis of 11,005 English-language TripAdvisor reviews of culinary establishments in Hordaland, Norway, aiming to offer actionable insights for culinary establishment owners / operators in the region. By analyzing positive and negative aspects and overall sentiments …

The Dutch student-aged population is increasingly consuming ready-made foods. These foods are less environmentally sustainable than home-made foods. This qualitative research focuses on food preparation by students who live in student housing in an Amsterdam neighbourhood. It aimed to understand to what …

This is a summary of a thesis. For this thesis I delved into the internal and external food environment of three secondary schools and one vocational college in Almere. With the results I hope to assist the municipality in creating a city that supports a healthy lifestyle for its inhabitants.