Assessing Consumer Preferences for Organic, Eco-Labeled, and Regular Apples

We assess consumer choice of eco-labeled, organic, and regular apples, and identify sociodemographic characteristics affecting the choice among those three alternatives. Eco-labeled apples are less desirable than organic when food safety, the environment, and children's needs are considered. Ch...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maria L. Loureiro, Jill J. McCluskey, Ronald C. Mittelhammer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Western Agricultural Economics Association 2001-12-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
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Online Access:https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/31039