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. …

The report explores Dutch consumers' perceptions of the Nutri-Score system, focusing on awareness, behavioral changes, and understanding of nutritional quality. While 92% are aware of Nutri-Score, usage during purchases remains low, with only 9.6% citing it as a main factor. Demographic factors, such …

Plant-based cheese has become popular due to health, environment, and ethical reasons. A study among Dutch consumers showed that most respondents have never tried plant-based cheese, but younger people are more willing to try it. The main motives for trying plant-based cheese were animal welfare and …

This study examines the landscape of infant nutrition in Italy, specifically focusing onplant-based infant formula - also referred as breastmilk substitutes (BMS) – as analternative to traditional dairy-based products. As concerns about dairy allergies and the environmental impact of milk production …

Artificial sweeteners are promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, with the aim of reducing sugar consumption. However, conflicting research findings regarding the benefits and drawbacks of these sweeteners create challenges for the general public in making informed choices. In particular, marketing …

Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact they have with their eating habits and want to buy more sustainable food. However, most consumers find it difficult to differentiate between the different labels and logos and draw clear conclusions about what food product choice would be most sustainable. …

The Netherlands is known as a dairy country. The production and consumption of milk, yoghurt, butter, and cheese has been a part of a long standing tradition. There is a large assortment of yoghurt and quarks, varying from 0% to 10% fat, and from plain quark to a vast array of flavors. A lot is known …

Due to growing awareness of nutrition’s impact on human health and the environment, more people decide to adopt a sustainable diet. Some decide to become flexitarians, and others stop eating meat completely. It has been also observed that mood plays a big role in influencing eating behaviours. Scientists …

Today, online business offerings are seemingly increasing in popularity in response to consumer demands, reflecting on e-commerce developments. In relation to e-commerce and online service important factors identified in literature include design, customer service, security/privacy, and fulfillment. …

This thesis is written with the purpose of getting a better understanding of German consumers opinion on different local food labels. The information is useful for German retailers and local food producers since it provides and insight into the consumers demand for local food and the according information …