Exploring Consumer’s Propensity to Consume Insect-Based Foods. Empirical Evidence from a Study in Southern Italy
While admitting that neophobia and sociocultural factors negatively affect consumers’ propensity to consume insect-based foods, other aspects related to food values that consumers attach to these foods could have an influence on consuming decision. In order to identify the motivations and determinan...
| Published in: | Applied System Innovation |
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| Main Authors: | Elena Arena, Agata Mazzaglia, Roberta Selvaggi, Biagio Pecorino, Biagio Fallico, Mattia Serranò, Gioacchino Pappalardo |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-5577/3/3/38 |
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