The globalization of food trade has needed robust traceability systems to ensure consumer safety, quality and sustainability product. By fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging responsible resource use, traceability plays a key role in protecting the environment and...

This study analyses the influence of geographical origin and taste on honey consumer behavior. First, we explore the influence of geographical origin on consumers' hedonic evaluation of honey. We then assess the influence of geographical origin and taste on their willingness to pay (WTP) for...

Machine learning algorithms are typically evaluated using benchmark datasets under the assumption that these datasets are clean. However, recent studies have revealed the presence of label noise in many benchmark datasets, indicating a biased evaluation to date. Confident learning (CL), an...

Decision No 1194/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the European Union action for the European Heritage Label (EHL). This aims to strengthen European citizens' sense of belonging to the Union and to strengthen intercultural dialogue by stressing the symbolic value...

Decision No 1194/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the European Union action for the European Heritage Label (EHL). This aims to strengthen European citizens' sense of belonging to the Union and to strengthen intercultural dialogue by stressing the symbolic value...

The original concept of the European Heritage Label (hereafter the "EHL") was proposed in May 2005 by the French Minister of Culture and picked up as an intergovernmental initiative under the leadership of France, Spain, Belgium, and Hungary on 28 April 2006. Its initial aim was to foster young...

The original concept of the European Heritage Label (hereafter the "EHL") was proposed in May 2005 by the French Minister of Culture and picked up as an intergovernmental initiative under the leadership of France, Spain, Belgium, and Hungary on 28 April 2006. Its initial aim was to foster young...

Fish consumers are often challenged by tradeoffs between nutritional benefits and contaminant risks, which increase due to environmental pollution. Health campaigns and labeling initiatives can guide decision-making by providing information both on contaminant risk and nutritional value of a...

This study focuses on the recent development of the market for plant-based seafood substitutes and the challenges that it has generated for the EU fisheries sector in terms of labelling. The study shows that potentially non-compliant marketing strategies indeed exist on a large scale, and...

This study focuses on the recent development of the market for plant-based seafood substitutes and the challenges that it has generated for the EU fisheries sector in terms of labelling. The study shows that potentially non-compliant marketing strategies indeed exist on a large scale, and...

This paper examines the determinants of individuals’ awareness of EU Energy Labels and the extent to which these labels influence their purchase decisions for electric appliances. The analysis is based on Eurobarometer survey data from 27,438 individuals across 28 EU Member States in 2019....

As sustainability concerns increasingly influence agri-food systems, environmental labels have become an important tool for signalling producers' ecological responsibility to consumers. However, the effectiveness of such labels depends on how they are perceived and valued in specific product...

In Europe, alcohol-related diseases have an increasingly high impact on healthcare costs every year. Hence, rising consumer consciousness regarding the risks and harms of drinking alcohol is a primary goal of the EU Commission. Recently, the Commission has been discussing the mandatory adoption...

Consumers increasingly value the environmental and social responsibility of the production processes used by firms, yet these processes often remain unobservable, even after consumption. In this paper, we develop a simple model to examine firms’ technology choices and subsequent price...

The regulation on GI foods such as Parmesan cheese has been reinforced to promote more sustainable and animal-friendly food systems. Although GIs tend to be perceived as more animal-friendly due to their allegedly artisanal production, no previous research has broadly investigated the binding...

In recent years, the fashion industry invested a reasonable amount of resources into sustainable processes and marketing. However, among consumers, questions persist about the credibility of sustainability communication in online fashion retail. Third-party certification offers a way for fashion...

Although consumers often care about environmental quality, limited attention impairs consumers' perception of environmental quality. Environmental awards and labels make environmental quality salient and attract consumers' attention. We analyze how awards and labels affect firms' investments in...

Effective implementation of Government Regulation (GR) No. 28/2024 on addressing excessive sugar, salt, and fats (SSF) consumption requires robust front-of-pack nutrition labeling (FoPNL) technical guidelines that prioritize public health while incorporating phased implementation. Interpretive...

The European Union is discussing the introduction of a mandatory front-of-pack label to address the rise in nutrition-related diseases. The Nutri-Score (NS) is the most supported candidate in the EU, despite some controversies exist. Specifically, the policy behind the NS system (i.e., the Farm...

Consumers are demonstrating increasing awareness towards initiatives promoting sustainable practices in the food sector. This is particularly pronounced among university students, a segment known for its receptivity to sustainability initiatives. Utilizing a choice experiment, this study...

While soft drinks stand out as a major cause of obesity and overweight worldwide, the USA is the country most concerned with this problem. To reverse the situation, experts have agreed that labels and taxes represent promising policy tools. Focusing on the soda market, this paper investigates...

The paper explores valorisation of hotel service quality elements and puts them in the context of guests' preferences related with luxury accommodation. The focus of the paper is perception of luxury hotel offer and influence of sustainability labels and excellence awards on tourists'...

Widespread public opinion of food safety (POFS) has exacerbated consumer concerns about food safety and health, then driving consumers to purchase green food. However, the mechanisms at play in such concerns to consumer behaviour towards green food consumption have not explored, especially in...

This study investigates how climate impact information influences consumers' in-store decision-making. To increase our understanding of consumer behaviour in relation to food choices and environmental impact, further research is needed to explore how consumers act in real-life settings rather...

2023 Report of the European Panel to the European Commission in application of Decision 1194/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 establishing a European Union action for the European Heritage Label.

As part of the transition to a circular economy, the EU has been introducing a diverse range of initiatives along the entire life cycle of products. One such initiative aims to increase municipal recycling rates by improving household and packaging waste collection, sorting and recycling by...

The European Digital Skills Certificate (EDSC) will be a tool to help people get their digital skills recognised across Europe by employers, governments, training providers, and more. The EDSC will be based on the European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp) and is a concrete action of the...