British Food Journal: Volume 120 Issue 4

What drives organic food purchasing? – evidence from Croatia

Marija Ham, Ana Pap, Marina Stanic

The purpose of this paper is to examine the direction and strength of the influence of inherent factors of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and to extend a model with the…

Exploring local and organic food consumption in a holistic sustainability view

Maria Luisa Scalvedi, Anna Saba

The purpose of this paper is to identify sustainability aspects that overlap with local and organic consumer profiles in order to provide evidence that can be used to promote both…

Perceptions and experiences of early-adopting registered dietitians in integrating nutrigenomics into practice

Mariette Abrahams, Lynn J. Frewer, Eleanor Bryant, Barbara Stewart-Knox

The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions and experiences of early adopters of the technology.

A graphical equivalent to mandated nutrition information tables

Owen Young, Kevin Kantono, Martin Waiguny, Li-Fan Hung, Nazimah Hamid

The purpose of this paper is to explore understanding of a graphic equivalent to mandatory nutrition information tables.

Menu labelling and healthy food choices: a randomised controlled trial

Renata Carvalho Oliveira, Ana Carolina Fernandes, Rossana Pacheco da Costa Proença, Heather Hartwell, Vanessa Mello Rodrigues, Claudia Flemming Colussi, Giovanna M.R. Fiates

The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of different menu labelling formats on healthy food choices in a real restaurant setting.

Older adults’ involvement in developing satisfactory pasta sauces with healthy ingredients

Stefano Predieri, Gianluca Sotis, Paola Rodinò, Edoardo Gatti, Massimiliano Magli, Federica Rossi, Giulia Maria Daniele, Marta Cianciabella, Roberto Volpe

The third age can be a period of major food consumption changes. Either voluntary or imposed by health issues, they may be accompanied by alterations in sensory acuity. The…

Real fruit substitution: the case of at-risk American families

Jill K. Maher, Daria Crawley, Jodi Potter

Children’s fruit intake is a part of healthy nutrition. Several children’s food products “look like” fruit; hence potentially fruit substitutes. Packaging includes brand names…

Consumer preferences for Cerrado fruit preserves: a study using conjoint analysis

Daniela Maria Rodrigues, Jéssica Ferreira Rodrigues, Vanessa Rios de Souza, João de Deus Souza Carneiro, Soraia Vilela Borges

One way to increase the availability and to add more value to exotic Brazilian fruits is to develop new products. However, prior to product development, there is a need to know…

Non-alcoholic beverage marketing in 100 highest grossing movies in 2010-2014

Nicole Cockburn, Lisa Schubert, Nam-Phuong Quoc Nguyen, Pauline Ford

Australian sales of hyperpalatable beverages (HPB) (a term used to describe naturally or artificially sweet beverages) have followed a consistent upward trend since 2000. The…

All insects are equal, but some insects are more equal than others

Arnout R.H. Fischer, L.P.A. (Bea) Steenbekkers

Lack of acceptance of insects as food is considered a barrier against societal adoption of the potentially valuable contribution of insects to human foods. An underlying barrier…

Passive body touch and perceived intensity of spice: softer means spicier

Yangjun Tu, Chaoqun Ma, Yueyan Wu, Zhi Yang

Active touch experienced by the hand and mouth can influence the evaluation of the taste of food. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of a passive body touch…

Who knows more about food allergies – restaurant managerial staff or employees?

Yee Ming Lee, Erol Sozen

The purpose of this paper is to compare restaurant managerial staff and employees’ attitudes toward food allergies, their food allergy knowledge and food allergy-related training.

Determinants of self-reported food safety practices among youths: A cross-sectional online study in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Foong Ming Moy, Abd Aziz Alias, Rohana Jani, Hishamuddin Abdul Halim, Wah Yun Low

The purpose of this paper is to examine the level of food safety practices and their determinants among youths in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Declining harmonization in maximum residue levels for pesticides

May Yeung, William A. Kerr, Blair Coomber, Matthew Lantz, Alyse McConnell

Maximum residual limits (MRLs) for pesticides are based on science. This is true both for MRLs devised by national governments and multilaterally through the Codex. Science-based…

Seafood export as a relationship-oriented supply network: Evidence from Norwegian seafood exporters

Richard Glavee-Geo, Per Engelseth

The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of relationships and networking in the international flow of seafood products through export processes and practices using…

Food fraud detection by Czech Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority in retail market

Jana Koubová, Eva Samková, Lucie Hasonová

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate food fraud detection in the Czech food retail market based on the findings of the Czech Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA).