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Promoting sustainable food consumption patterns and understanding factors driving environmentally-friendly food choices is one of the challenges of public health nutrition policies in the 2020s and crucial for the future wellbeing of humans, food systems and the planet as a whole. To assess the impact of sustainability issues on the behaviors of parents living with young school-aged children in Poland a CAWI survey of 1035 adults in urban areas was conducted. A clustering procedure revealed that two of the identified clusters (73% of the sample) rated sustainability factors as important when purchasing food for children but only one of these clusters (29% of the sample) was actively engaged in raising their child’s awareness about sustainable behaviors. The third cluster (27% of the sample) had no intentions to teach their children about food sustainability because of lack of time or distrust in these topics. More than 80% of the sample agreed that parents share a responsibility in teaching children about the links between food, health and environment. Principles of healthy and sustainable diets should be incorporated into public health programmes to empower family members to engage in raising their children’s awareness and adopt more healthy and environmentally-friendly food consumption practices.
Ewa Halicka; Joanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman; Agata Szczebyło. Parental Food Choices and Engagement in Raising Children’s Awareness of Sustainable Behaviors in Urban Poland. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3225 .
AMA StyleEwa Halicka, Joanna Kaczorowska, Krystyna Rejman, Agata Szczebyło. Parental Food Choices and Engagement in Raising Children’s Awareness of Sustainable Behaviors in Urban Poland. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (6):3225.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEwa Halicka; Joanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman; Agata Szczebyło. 2021. "Parental Food Choices and Engagement in Raising Children’s Awareness of Sustainable Behaviors in Urban Poland." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6: 3225.
Food quality is considered to be one of the most important determinants of food choice. Given the variety of food products and the overflow of information in the market, certification labels are intended to encourage consumers to select healthier and more sustainable product options. This study focuses on how urban consumers from Poland and Belgium perceive food quality and whether certification labels shape their views on it. Research material was collected using quantitative (Paper and Pencil Interviews (PAPI)) and qualitative (focus groups (FGs)) methods. The survey was conducted among people visiting sustainable food fairs, on a sample of 701 adults in the cities of Warsaw, Brussels and Ghent. This study confirms that consumers are interested in food quality when choosing food, but their perception varies depending on the place of residence and other socio-demographic characteristics (age, income, education, household structure). Certificates were important for consumers if their message clearly signals exceptional quality and is consistent with awareness of sustainability challenges. Consumers from Belgium (a country with a long-established market economy) reveal deeper knowledge and a more favourable approach to certification labels than Poles. The role of labelling in shaping consumers’ perceptions of food quality depends on their awareness, experience and understanding of sustainability issues. This, in turn, is determined by the cultural environment of consumers, which in the case of our study was the country of residence.
Joanna Kaczorowska; Aleksandra Prandota; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Agnieszka Tul-Krzyszczuk. Certification Labels in Shaping Perception of Food Quality—Insights from Polish and Belgian Urban Consumers. Sustainability 2021, 13, 702 .
AMA StyleJoanna Kaczorowska, Aleksandra Prandota, Krystyna Rejman, Ewa Halicka, Agnieszka Tul-Krzyszczuk. Certification Labels in Shaping Perception of Food Quality—Insights from Polish and Belgian Urban Consumers. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (2):702.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Kaczorowska; Aleksandra Prandota; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Agnieszka Tul-Krzyszczuk. 2021. "Certification Labels in Shaping Perception of Food Quality—Insights from Polish and Belgian Urban Consumers." Sustainability 13, no. 2: 702.
Despite the evidence-based health benefits of pulses and their significant role in sustainable diets, consumption remains at a very low level in highly developed countries. In an attempt to fill in the knowledge gaps on factors influencing this phenomenon, a study aimed at identifying attitudes, incentives and barriers to pulse consumption was carried out in a sample of 1027 Polish urban employees aged 25–40 years. The sample (quota type) was representative in terms of age and gender. Exploratory classifications using Kohonen neural networks were performed to define profiles of participants for each analysed issue. Pearson’s chi-square analysis was used to check whether the profiles depended on socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. The results suggest that very low pulse consumption is a result of lack of habits, discomfort after eating and long preparation time. Pulses were recognized as a good source of protein (72% of the sample), especially among women (81%). Only 43% of the sample saw pulses as a substitute for meat. The majority of consumers pictured pulses as a tasty and healthy food, although they were not sure if this is true for small children. Women recognised pulses as a more environmentally friendly food but this knowledge would not impact their intake. Profiles of respondents with positive attitudes towards increased pulse consumption were identified, constituting 39% of the sample. These consumers could eat more if they were encouraged to do so. This shows that programmes aimed at fostering greater pulse consumption are crucial to activate a change towards more sustainable diets. At the same time, simple and clear guidelines should be developed to overcome the unjustified stereotypes about pulses. These would support consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices and help professionals carry out effective promotion and education activities.
Agata Szczebyło; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Wacław Laskowski. Towards More Sustainable Diets—Attitudes, Opportunities and Barriers to Fostering Pulse Consumption in Polish Cities. Nutrients 2020, 12, 1589 .
AMA StyleAgata Szczebyło, Krystyna Rejman, Ewa Halicka, Wacław Laskowski. Towards More Sustainable Diets—Attitudes, Opportunities and Barriers to Fostering Pulse Consumption in Polish Cities. Nutrients. 2020; 12 (6):1589.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgata Szczebyło; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Wacław Laskowski. 2020. "Towards More Sustainable Diets—Attitudes, Opportunities and Barriers to Fostering Pulse Consumption in Polish Cities." Nutrients 12, no. 6: 1589.
Sustainable labelling is an important tool in raising awareness and informing potential buyers regarding environmental, economic and social issues. This study provides insights into consumers’ value of food sustainability labels through the exploration of the impact of logos on their purchasing decisions (willingness to buy (WTB)) and readiness to pay (willingness to pay (WTP)) a higher price for sustainability-labelled products. Data was collected via an online survey among a sample of 423 adult city dwellers in Poland. The structured questionnaire beside sections concerning consumer buying behaviour and perception of the food labels consisted of a behavioural choice experiment (CE), where two categories of plant products: fresh (apples or bananas) and non-perishable (rice or beans) varied by type of labelling (logos: Euro-leaf, PGI, Fair Trade or without logo) and by price. Cluster analysis revealed two consumer groups (named “Sceptical” and “Mindful”) that had varied opinions and perceptions of sustainable labelled food and buying behaviour. The research results indicate that when the logo is poorly-known even consumers with positive attitudes towards sustainability do not use it as a cue when shopping for food. Moreover, urban consumers were very price sensitive and showed a restrained desire to pay a higher price for sustainability labelled products.
Joanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Agata Szczebyło; Hanna Górska-Warsewicz. Impact of Food Sustainability Labels on the Perceived Product Value and Price Expectations of Urban Consumers. Sustainability 2019, 11, 7240 .
AMA StyleJoanna Kaczorowska, Krystyna Rejman, Ewa Halicka, Agata Szczebyło, Hanna Górska-Warsewicz. Impact of Food Sustainability Labels on the Perceived Product Value and Price Expectations of Urban Consumers. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (24):7240.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Agata Szczebyło; Hanna Górska-Warsewicz. 2019. "Impact of Food Sustainability Labels on the Perceived Product Value and Price Expectations of Urban Consumers." Sustainability 11, no. 24: 7240.
The prevalence of diet-related diseases together with global population growth and the imbalance of ecosystems determine an urgent need to change existing dietary patterns and make food market more sustainable. A widely available alternative to food of animal origin are plant sources of protein, including pulses. The aim of this paper was to analyse the global pulses market and to review programs encouraging the increase of pulses consumption. The production and consumption of this food were analysed globally, regionally, and in selected countries using FAOSTAT data. The situation on the Polish market was presented additionally on the base of GUS (Central Statistical Office) data. Finally, the SWOT method was used to assess the market and indicate the possibility of giving up part of the meat consumption for pulses
Agata Szczebyło; Ewa Halicka; Małgorzata Jackowska; Krystyna Rejman. Analysis of the Global Pulses Market and Programs Encouraging Consumption of This Food. Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 2019, 19(34), 85 -96.
AMA StyleAgata Szczebyło, Ewa Halicka, Małgorzata Jackowska, Krystyna Rejman. Analysis of the Global Pulses Market and Programs Encouraging Consumption of This Food. Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego. 2019; 19(34) (3):85-96.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgata Szczebyło; Ewa Halicka; Małgorzata Jackowska; Krystyna Rejman. 2019. "Analysis of the Global Pulses Market and Programs Encouraging Consumption of This Food." Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 19(34), no. 3: 85-96.
This study investigates the influence of B2C sustainability labels on customer purchasing behavior in the olive oil market. Primary data was collected using an online survey (CAWI method) conducted among a sample of 234 residents of large cities (over 50.000 people) of the Mazowieckie voivodship who declared regular purchase of olive oil. A validated questionnaire containing an experimental part regarding willingness to pay (WTP) was used as a tool of study. Collected data showed that sustainability labels were not an important factor in olive oil choice. A large part of the studied group did not know the certificates and did not understand their meaning, or showed no motivation to look for such information on the product label. Most of this group also did not express any willingness to pay a higher price for certified olive oil. For other respondents, certificates regarding the idea of sustainable consumption were an added value; however, this added value differed among individual certificates, which was evident in the form of a varied level of WTP. The results of the study show that the sustainable consumption issue determines purchasing behavior only to a small extent. However, it can be expected that the dissemination of knowledge and pro-environmental awareness will lead to an increase of the importance of sustainable labels in making purchasing decisions in the food market.
Joanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Aleksandra Prandota. Influence of B2C Sustainability Labels in the Purchasing Behaviour of Polish Consumers in the Olive Oil Market. Olsztyn Economic Journal 2019, 14, 299 -311.
AMA StyleJoanna Kaczorowska, Krystyna Rejman, Ewa Halicka, Aleksandra Prandota. Influence of B2C Sustainability Labels in the Purchasing Behaviour of Polish Consumers in the Olive Oil Market. Olsztyn Economic Journal. 2019; 14 (3):299-311.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman; Ewa Halicka; Aleksandra Prandota. 2019. "Influence of B2C Sustainability Labels in the Purchasing Behaviour of Polish Consumers in the Olive Oil Market." Olsztyn Economic Journal 14, no. 3: 299-311.
W obliczu aktualnych wyzwań związanych z zanieczyszczeniem i degradacją środowiska naturalnego oraz ograniczonymi zasobami wody, ziemi i energii, rosnącym priorytetem jest rozpowszechnienie modelu konsumpcji wspierającego jakość życia obecnych i przyszłych pokoleń. Idea ta – zwana zrównoważoną (inaczej trwałą) konsumpcją – w przypadku żywności zakłada przede wszystkim zwiększenie udziału w codziennym żywieniu produktów pochodzenia roślinnego, sezonowych i lokalnych. Zrównoważona konsumpcja ma także zapobiegać stratom i marnotrawstwu żywności oraz stanowić prewencję chorób cywilizacyjnych wynikających z nadmiernego spożycia, w tym otyłości. Przedstawione w artykule dane budżetowe GUS dotyczące gospodarstw domowych z dziećmi w wieku 5–9 lat wskazują, że w województwie mazowieckim spożycie większości analizowanych grup produktów jest niższe niż w próbie ogólnopolskiej. Mniejsze od średniej jest także spożycie owoców ogółem w wiejskich gospodarstwach domowych, w porównaniu do gospodarstw miejskich. Wyniki badania ankietowego potwierdziły, że jedynie 9% respondentów wiedziało, co oznacza termin „zrównoważona konsumpcja żywności”, choć około dwie trzecie z nich przyznało, że rozmawia z dziećmi o konieczności ograniczenia marnotrawstwa i strat żywności w domu. W swoich zachowaniach nabywczych rodzice kierują się przede wszystkim zdrowiem dziecka, smakiem oraz zasadami zdrowego żywienia. Barierami zmian zachowań na bardziej zrównoważone okazały się preferencje żywieniowe dzieci, niska wiedza dorosłych na temat zaleceń zrównoważonej konsumpcji oraz brak rozmów z dziećmi o związku między żywieniem a środowiskiem.
Ewa Halicka; Joanna Kaczorowska; Agata Szczebyło. Zrównoważona konsumpcja żywności w wiejskich gospodarstwach domowych z dziećmi. Wieś i Rolnictwo 2019, 45 -61.
AMA StyleEwa Halicka, Joanna Kaczorowska, Agata Szczebyło. Zrównoważona konsumpcja żywności w wiejskich gospodarstwach domowych z dziećmi. Wieś i Rolnictwo. 2019; (1 (182)):45-61.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEwa Halicka; Joanna Kaczorowska; Agata Szczebyło. 2019. "Zrównoważona konsumpcja żywności w wiejskich gospodarstwach domowych z dziećmi." Wieś i Rolnictwo , no. 1 (182): 45-61.
ObjectiveTo obtain a better insight into the conceptualization of sustainable consumption among consumers with special focus on food choice determinants. Previous studies show that people present positive attitude towards sustainable diet while their everyday food choices do not follow sustainable diet rules.DesignA structured questionnaire was designed and data were collected via computer-assisted telephone interview among a random group (n 600) of city-dwellers. Quota sampling was used in proportion to the city population. Cluster analysis (k-means method) was applied to identify consumer segments according to the determinants of food choices. Consumer segments were identified using one-way ANOVA with post hoc Duncan comparison of mean scores and cross-tabulation with χ 2. The Friedman test was applied to identify enablers and barriers of sustainable food choices.SettingCities in Mazovia, the best developed, central region of Poland.ParticipantsAdults (21–70 years old).ResultsConsumers are not familiar with the concept of sustainability and are not able to define it adequately. Only 6 % of the studied population indicated that sustainable consumption is connected with nutrition which has possibly less impact on the environment. Three segments of consumers were distinguished regarding their attitude to food choice determinants adequate to sustainable diet: Non-Adopters (17 %), Emergents (32 %), Adopters (51 %). Desire to improve health by decreasing body weight was the main driver for sustainable food choices, while prices were the main limitation.ConclusionsKnowledge dissemination on sustainability issues is needed to empower consumers to make more sustainable food choices and to make public health and food policy measures more effective.
Krystyna Rejman; Joanna Kaczorowska; Ewa Halicka; Wacław Laskowski. Do Europeans consider sustainability when making food choices? A survey of Polish city-dwellers. Public Health Nutrition 2019, 22, 1 -10.
AMA StyleKrystyna Rejman, Joanna Kaczorowska, Ewa Halicka, Wacław Laskowski. Do Europeans consider sustainability when making food choices? A survey of Polish city-dwellers. Public Health Nutrition. 2019; 22 (7):1-10.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKrystyna Rejman; Joanna Kaczorowska; Ewa Halicka; Wacław Laskowski. 2019. "Do Europeans consider sustainability when making food choices? A survey of Polish city-dwellers." Public Health Nutrition 22, no. 7: 1-10.
This paper presents the changes in food supply in selected EU Member states and average EU+ after the establishment of the European Platform for Action in the field of Diet, Physical Activity and Health in 2005. The per capita annual supply of vegetables, fruits, pulses, sugar & sweeteners and the daily values of calories and fat are analysed based on FAO Food Balance Sheet (FBS) data. The supply of vegetables in the EU has decreased since 2005 while that of fruits, pulses and sugar & sweeteners, as well as energy and fat have not changed significantly. The 313 voluntary commitments of Platform members, aimed at promoting healthier food choices and life styles in the region do not seem to have had a significant impact on food supply at population level. Firmer policy measures, incl. fiscal regulations are needed to support these voluntary actions. Sustainability issues should be included in the health-oriented initiatives as food choices contribute not only to the health of individuals but also of the environment as a whole.
Ewa Halicka; Joanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman. Changes in EU Food Supply and the Activities of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 2018, 18(33), 175 -182.
AMA StyleEwa Halicka, Joanna Kaczorowska, Krystyna Rejman. Changes in EU Food Supply and the Activities of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego. 2018; 18(33) (4):175-182.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEwa Halicka; Joanna Kaczorowska; Krystyna Rejman. 2018. "Changes in EU Food Supply and the Activities of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health." Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 18(33), no. 4: 175-182.
One of the roles of voluntary food quality certification schemes (FQAS) is to help consumers make responsible buying decisions. The aim of this article is to present the level of knowledge about chosen food certificate symbols which focus on ecological, economic and social values. In order to meet the goal, primary data collected in 2014 using the CATI method among 288 women living in Warsaw was used. Obtained data shows that the group was characterized by low level of awareness as well as unwillingness to shift towards food products labeled with certification logos. It was concluded that there is a strong need to strengthen the consciousness and trust of female consumers living in Warsaw in certification schemes and the impact of current food consumption on health and natural environment.
Ewa Halicka. Postawy i zachowania nabywcze kobiet wobec znakowania żywności symbolami dobrowolnych certyfikatów jakości. Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW - Ekonomika i Organizacja Gospodarki Żywnościowej 2016, 141 -149.
AMA StyleEwa Halicka. Postawy i zachowania nabywcze kobiet wobec znakowania żywności symbolami dobrowolnych certyfikatów jakości. Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW - Ekonomika i Organizacja Gospodarki Żywnościowej. 2016; (115):141-149.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEwa Halicka. 2016. "Postawy i zachowania nabywcze kobiet wobec znakowania żywności symbolami dobrowolnych certyfikatów jakości." Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW - Ekonomika i Organizacja Gospodarki Żywnościowej , no. 115: 141-149.
The first objective is to project obesity trends to 2030 based on the current data from Poland. The second objective is to test the effect of a 1% or 5% decrease in population BMI upon future incidence and prevalence of related non-communicable diseases. A two-stage modelling design projecting overweight and obesity trends and related diseases in a microsimulation model was developed. Epidemiological data for entry into a microsimulation model were gathered from Poland. This study used population level data from Poland creating a virtual population within a microsimulation model. Obesity and overweight in Poland was found to increase to very high levels in men while trends remained unchanged in women. In a country that currently has about 38 million inhabitants, it is anticipated that by 2030, there might be more than 9 million new cancer cases; 10 million CHD and stroke cases, and 7 million new cases of type 2 diabetes. These findings have policy implications highlighting the need for action to curb trends and to reduce increases in the rates of diet-related non-communicable disease.
Laura Webber; Ewa Halicka; Tim Marsh; Ketevan Rtveladze; Klim McPherson; Martin Brown. Projected Incidence of Overweight and Obesity and Related Disease Incidence Across Poland. Central European Journal of Public Health 2014, 22, 17 -23.
AMA StyleLaura Webber, Ewa Halicka, Tim Marsh, Ketevan Rtveladze, Klim McPherson, Martin Brown. Projected Incidence of Overweight and Obesity and Related Disease Incidence Across Poland. Central European Journal of Public Health. 2014; 22 (1):17-23.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLaura Webber; Ewa Halicka; Tim Marsh; Ketevan Rtveladze; Klim McPherson; Martin Brown. 2014. "Projected Incidence of Overweight and Obesity and Related Disease Incidence Across Poland." Central European Journal of Public Health 22, no. 1: 17-23.
E. Halicka. LINKS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS OF THE FRUIT SUPPLY CHAIN - CASE STUDY POLAND. Acta Horticulturae 2003, 293 -298.
AMA StyleE. Halicka. LINKS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS OF THE FRUIT SUPPLY CHAIN - CASE STUDY POLAND. Acta Horticulturae. 2003; (604):293-298.
Chicago/Turabian StyleE. Halicka. 2003. "LINKS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS OF THE FRUIT SUPPLY CHAIN - CASE STUDY POLAND." Acta Horticulturae , no. 604: 293-298.