The impact of brand authenticity on brand attachment in the food industry

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of brand authenticity on brand attachment and subsequently on consumer behaviour related to food brands.

Design/methodology/approach

Results are derived from primary data collected from a consumer sample in Greece. Respondents rate their brand authenticity and brand attachment for two well established authentic Greek brands in the food industry.

Findings

The study confirms that brand authenticity predicts the brand attachment, while brand attachment influences consumers purchase intentions, willingness to pay more and promote the brand.

Practical implications

The benefits of brand authenticity should not be ignored and should be protected by the brand managers of food brands because it can be the one of the competitive advantages that can be leveraged in the competitive food industry sector.

Originality/value

It provides the required empirical support for the impact of brand authenticity on brand attachment and behavioural intentions in the food industry.

Citation

Assiouras, I., Liapati, G., Kouletsis, G. and Koniordos, M. (2015), "The impact of brand authenticity on brand attachment in the food industry", British Food Journal, Vol. 117 No. 2, pp. 538-552. https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-03-2014-0095