title: World Market Development and Consumer Acceptance of Irradiation Technology.
abstract: Food irradiation is an efficient technology that can be used to ensure food safety by eliminating insects and pathogens to prolong the shelf life. The process could be applied to fresh or frozen products without affecting the nutritional value. Presently more than 60 countries have adopted the technology. However, the technology adaptation differs from one country to another and, in some cases, consumers' misunderstanding and lack of acceptance may hinder the technology adaptation process. This review summarizes the development of irradiation treatment worldwide and consumer attitudes towards the introduction of this technology. Also, the wholesomeness, beneficial effects, and regulation of irradiation are assessed.
authors.affiliation: INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, Research Laboratories in Sciences Applied to Food, Canadian Irradiation Centre, 531 des Prairies, Blvd. Laval City, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. behnoush.maherani@iaf.inrs.ca.
authors.forename: Behnoush
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Maherani
authors.affiliation: INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, Research Laboratories in Sciences Applied to Food, Canadian Irradiation Centre, 531 des Prairies, Blvd. Laval City, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. farah.hossain@iaf.inrs.ca.
authors.forename: Farah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hossain
authors.affiliation: INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, Research Laboratories in Sciences Applied to Food, Canadian Irradiation Centre, 531 des Prairies, Blvd. Laval City, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. paula.criado@iaf.inrs.ca.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Criado
authors.affiliation: INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, Research Laboratories in Sciences Applied to Food, Canadian Irradiation Centre, 531 des Prairies, Blvd. Laval City, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. yosra.ben-Fadhel@iaf.inrs.ca.
authors.forename: Yosra
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ben-Fadhel
authors.affiliation: INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, Research Laboratories in Sciences Applied to Food, Canadian Irradiation Centre, 531 des Prairies, Blvd. Laval City, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. stephane.salmieri@iaf.inrs.ca.
authors.forename: Stephane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Salmieri
authors.affiliation: INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, Research Laboratories in Sciences Applied to Food, Canadian Irradiation Centre, 531 des Prairies, Blvd. Laval City, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. monique.lacroix@iaf.inrs.ca.
authors.forename: Monique
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lacroix
keywords: bacterial radiosensitivity; consumer acceptance; consumer communication; consumer response; food quality; global perception; irradiated foods; nutritional value