Health information impact on the relative importance of beef attributes including its enrichment with polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid).
This paper uses Choice Experiments (CE) to investigate Spanish consumers' preferences towards beef meat enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid). Data were gathered from self-completed questionnaires in a controlled environment with two different samples (320 and 322 consumers) differentiated by the information received. The surveys were carried out in three main Spanish cities (Barcelona, Zaragoza and Pamplona), representing the average consumer. A variation of the "Dual Response Choice Experiments" (DRCE) design was used due to its ability to emphasize the purchase context. Results showed that consumers who received information attach higher preference for enriched meat with polyunsaturated fatty acids. The utility associated with the higher content of fat increase for informed consumers, showing a substitute effect. Informed consumers are willing to accept meat with a higher amount of visible fat if it is enriched with beneficial fatty acids.
Centre for Agro-food Economy and Development (CREDA-UPC-IRTA), Casteldefells, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address: zein.kallas@upc.edu.
Zein
Z
Kallas
IRTA Monells, Finca Camps i Armet, E-17121 Monells, Girona, Spain.
Carolina E
CE
Realini
Centre for Agro-food Economy and Development (CREDA-UPC-IRTA), Casteldefells, Barcelona, Spain.
José Maria
JM
Gil
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002755:Choice Behavior; D002947:Cities; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003625:Data Collection; D004032:Diet; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005515:Food Labeling; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D044243:Linoleic Acids, Conjugated; D008460:Meat; D009753:Nutritive Value; D013030:Spain; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D044243:Linoleic Acids, Conjugated
CLA; Consumer preferences; Dual Response Choice Experiments; Healthy food; Meat; n-3