Despite the different levels of maturity of organic markets among the member states of the European Union (EU), the European organic food market is continuously growing. In the EU this production method is regulated according to the Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007 (EC 834/07). All products...

Farmer-to-consumer direct marketing provides an alternative marketing strategy for farmers, ensuring their income while also meeting consumers' increasing demand for local food. This study evaluates the challenging factors of this marketing channel from the farmers' viewpoint. A CAPI survey was...

Für viele Landwirte ist bei der landwirtschaftlichen Direktvermarktung von Lebensmitteln der Standort einer der einflussreichsten Faktoren bezogen auf den Erfolg der Unternehmung. Die hier vorgestellte multi-methoden Studie untersucht den Erfolgsfaktor "Standort" bei der landwirtschaftlichen...

Die Anforderungen der Gesellschaft an den Tierschutz in der Geflügelindustrie steigen. Die Forderungen sind allerdings aus produktionstechnischer Perspektive und aus Tier- und Umweltschutzsicht nicht immer konfliktfrei umzusetzen. Es ergeben sich Zielkonflikte auf unterschiedlichen Ebenen, wie...

Die aktuelle intensive Form der Nutztierhaltung gewinnt weltweit an Bedeutung. Sie wird jedoch mit wachsender gesellschaftlicher Kritik und Ablehnung konfrontiert. Insbesondere in nordwesteuropäischen Ländern gibt es ausgeprägte gesellschaftliche Diskussionen um Tier- und Umweltschutz in der...

The objective of this article is to identify the distinguishing socio-demographic and psychographic features of convinced sustainable consumers in contrast to convinced conventional consumers. Furthermore, it contributes to the sparse literature about tea consumption. This study is based on data...

Today’s global food production and consumption often stand in sharp contrast to the objectives of sustainable development. Sustainable food products, characterised by higher environmental or ethical standards than conventional equivalents, are therefore an essential mean of addressing this...

This study examines sustainable food consumption in China and India, based on online consumer survey data. It explores which factors influence sustainable food consumption in these countries, based upon a model related to the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Structural equation modelling is used for...

There is growing evidence that the current agri-food system is not sustainable, because major environmental and ethical issues challenge the global development. Against this complex background it becomes clear, that sustainable food is a global issue, relevant for individual consumers as well as...

Despite the different levels of maturity of organic markets among the member states of the European Union (EU), the European organic food market is continuously growing. In the EU this production method is regulated according to the Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007 (EC 834/07). All products...