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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Purpose - This research studies the factors influencing willingness to pay and to evaluate the value of willingness to pay for Chaiya organic salted egg in smart label packaging among consumers in Surat Thani province. Research methodology - The Conjoint Analysis method was used to analyse...

Food labels are supposed to quickly inform consumers about the nutritional values of products. We provide evidence that in a system where labels are voluntary, they are systematically distorted. The probability of finding a label on a product of the category with the highest nutritional value is...

We investigate the role of information strategy in shifting the purchasing preferences of “green” organic consumers towards a subset of “greener” products that foster adaptation to climate change. We focus on organic pasta, a widely consumed food, to conduct field experiment that...

Technological progress offers new and promising ways to provide targeted information to consumers and facilitate behavioral change. We conduct a randomized controlled trial with a global supermarket chain and food producer to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted information intervention that...

This paper demonstrates that green-labeling forms an integral part of financial investment vehicles. We use data from the EU green bond market to show that green labels reduce the required yields on bonds (the "greenium") in the long run, with the effect being more pronounced when labels are...

The growing purchasing power and unique purchase behaviours of Generation Z have captivated the attention of academics, marketers, and researchers, who are keen to understand the nuances of this cohort's consumption patterns. While current studies focus on factors influencing consumer choices,...

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'...