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The COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to global food security, and it changes consumers’ food buying and consumption behavior. This research not only investigates trends in Spanish consumers’ general food shopping and consumption habits during the lockdown, but also investigates these trends from the perspective of sustainable purchasing. Specifically, total food consumption (C), food expenditure (E), and purchase of food with sustainable attributes (S) were measured. Data were collected from a semi-structured questionnaire which was distributed online among 1203 participants. The logit models showed that gender, age, employment status, and consumers’ experiences were associated with total food consumption and expenditure during the lockdown. In addition, consumers’ risk perceptions, shopping places, trust level in information sources, and risk preference were highly essential factors influencing consumers’ preferences and sustainable behavior. Consumers’ objective knowledge regarding COVID-19 was related to expenditure. Furthermore, family structure only affected expenditure, while income and place of residence influenced food consumption. Mood was associated with expenditure and the purchase of sustainable food. Household size affected purchasing behavior towards food with sustainable attributes. This research provides references for stakeholders that help them to adapt to the new COVID-19 situation.
Shanshan Li; Zein Kallas; Djamel Rahmani; José Maria Gil. Trends in Food Preferences and Sustainable Behavior during the COVID-19 Lockdown: Evidence from Spanish Consumers. Foods 2021, 10, 1898 .
AMA StyleShanshan Li, Zein Kallas, Djamel Rahmani, José Maria Gil. Trends in Food Preferences and Sustainable Behavior during the COVID-19 Lockdown: Evidence from Spanish Consumers. Foods. 2021; 10 (8):1898.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShanshan Li; Zein Kallas; Djamel Rahmani; José Maria Gil. 2021. "Trends in Food Preferences and Sustainable Behavior during the COVID-19 Lockdown: Evidence from Spanish Consumers." Foods 10, no. 8: 1898.
Extension services play a crucial role by improving skills and access to information that result in greater farm level innovations, especially on family farms which are the predominant form of agriculture in the world. This study analyzed the connection between strategies implemented by extension services and technology adoption on family farms. Using the case of the Servicio de Asesoría Técnica (SAT) Program, we developed a bottom-up adoption index (AI) for vegetable and berry farmers in three regions of Central Chile. We implemented 10 focus groups totaling 101 participants, all recipients of technical assistance from private extension companies (PECs) funded by the SAT Program. After the focus group sessions, we surveyed participating farmers to gather information on socio-economic attributes and adopted technologies. Using cluster analysis, we identified three groups of farmers according to their adoption intensity. The results indicate that extension strategies used by PECs have distinct effects on the adoption of new technologies. Higher adoption indexes were positively associated with the duration of the extension visits, the number of group activities, and the use of incentives and credits provided by the Chilean government. The value of production and farm size were positively associated with adoption intensity.
Roberto Jara-Rojas; Romina Canales; José M. Gil; Alejandra Engler; Boris Bravo-Ureta; Carlos Bopp. Technology Adoption and Extension Strategies in Mediterranean Agriculture: The Case of Family Farms in Chile. Agronomy 2020, 10, 692 .
AMA StyleRoberto Jara-Rojas, Romina Canales, José M. Gil, Alejandra Engler, Boris Bravo-Ureta, Carlos Bopp. Technology Adoption and Extension Strategies in Mediterranean Agriculture: The Case of Family Farms in Chile. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (5):692.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoberto Jara-Rojas; Romina Canales; José M. Gil; Alejandra Engler; Boris Bravo-Ureta; Carlos Bopp. 2020. "Technology Adoption and Extension Strategies in Mediterranean Agriculture: The Case of Family Farms in Chile." Agronomy 10, no. 5: 692.
For decades, food quality standards have attracted the interest of governance institutions and regulation authorities, who have responded to the increasing and demanding societal challenges. In addition, the open debate on significant variability and unusually high levels of agrifood prices recorded in 2007 and later in 2011 affect the behavior of the chain actors involved. As an attempt to bring together these wide concerns within a quantitative framework, a comparative analysis of the performance of the price volatility dynamics allowing for asymmetric behavior along the supply chain of a protected geographical indication (PGI)-certified lamb and its corresponding non-PGI counterpart, both located in the same region of Spain, was undertaken using weekly farm-retail prices for the period 2011–2018. The results indicate the existence of significant volatilities and an asymmetric transmission mechanism along the non-PGI-certified lamb supply chain, whereas the PGI-certified supply chain is impacted by volatility effects, yet characterized by symmetric behavior, which may suggest a high degree of relative market efficiency.
Hugo Ferrer-Pérez; Fadi Abdelradi; José M. Gil. Geographical Indications and Price Volatility Dynamics of Lamb Prices in Spain. Sustainability 2020, 12, 3048 .
AMA StyleHugo Ferrer-Pérez, Fadi Abdelradi, José M. Gil. Geographical Indications and Price Volatility Dynamics of Lamb Prices in Spain. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (7):3048.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHugo Ferrer-Pérez; Fadi Abdelradi; José M. Gil. 2020. "Geographical Indications and Price Volatility Dynamics of Lamb Prices in Spain." Sustainability 12, no. 7: 3048.
Due to the climate change and increased attention toward environmental management issues, the agri-food sector has been extensively relying on research, development, and innovation (RDi) to transform conventional agricultural production into a sustainable and eco-friendly industry. While the academic contribution of research has been relatively easily identified in the literature, the assessment of its societal impact remains underdeveloped. Accordingly, this study employs mixed-method evaluation approaches, mainly ASIRPA framework and Impact Oriented Monitoring (IOM) model to better understand and measure the multi-dimensional impacts of RDi in the agri-food sector in Spain. The objective of this analysis is to identify the impact of research on the society and the ecosystem. An in-depth case study analysis is conducted to examine the “best practices” program to promote sustainable techniques in the rice cultivation. Empirical findings suggest a standardized index to measure the economic, socio-territorial, health, political, capacity building, and environmental impacts, involving the stakeholder-network evaluation. The study highlights important implications for firm management decisions monitoring research uptake and policy design in the agri-food sector.
Nour Chams; Bouali Guesmi; José María Gil. Beyond scientific contribution: Assessment of the societal impact of research and innovation to build a sustainable agri-food sector. Journal of Environmental Management 2020, 264, 110455 .
AMA StyleNour Chams, Bouali Guesmi, José María Gil. Beyond scientific contribution: Assessment of the societal impact of research and innovation to build a sustainable agri-food sector. Journal of Environmental Management. 2020; 264 ():110455.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNour Chams; Bouali Guesmi; José María Gil. 2020. "Beyond scientific contribution: Assessment of the societal impact of research and innovation to build a sustainable agri-food sector." Journal of Environmental Management 264, no. : 110455.
Studies dealing with obesity have confronted it either from the fiscal policy or from economic cost perspective. There is the need to target fiscal policy goals at the economic cost that obesity imposes on society instead of simulating arbitrary taxes schemes. This paper analyzes the effectiveness of imposing a revenue-neutral fat tax in Spain addressed to internalize the public health expenditure associated to obesity. Results suggest that this tax policy led to an improvement in the diet quality, and decreased the consumption of saturated fatty acid, sodium, and cholesterol. From the welfare perspective, the tax is regressive across all household segments.
Wisdom Dogbe; Jose M. Gil. Internalizing the public cost of obesity in Spain: Distributional effects on nutrient intake. Journal of Policy Modeling 2020, 42, 1352 -1371.
AMA StyleWisdom Dogbe, Jose M. Gil. Internalizing the public cost of obesity in Spain: Distributional effects on nutrient intake. Journal of Policy Modeling. 2020; 42 (6):1352-1371.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWisdom Dogbe; Jose M. Gil. 2020. "Internalizing the public cost of obesity in Spain: Distributional effects on nutrient intake." Journal of Policy Modeling 42, no. 6: 1352-1371.
Aim of study: This study focuses on the preference for and consumption habits of blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in an emerging market. The objective is to analyze the determinants of blueberry consumption in Chile and evaluate to what extent traditional factors, such as income and price, are more determinant than other attitudinal factors and lifestyles.Area of study: The Biobío Region (Chillán City), the second most important region in Chile.Material and methods: A face-to-face survey is applied to a random stratified sample. The survey collected information on adoption of healthy lifestyles, knowledge of blueberries as a natural functional food, some sociodemographic characteristics, and traditional economic factors. A Heckman model is estimated by the Maximum Likelihood.Main results: Results suggest that higher blueberry consumption is positively associated with the adoption of healthy lifestyles, a higher self-perception of healthy habits, and the recognition of blueberries as a natural functional food. The nutritional status reflected that people with a lower body mass index consume fewer blueberries. Finally, traditional factors, such as income and price, are showed to be more influential on blueberry consumption than attitudinal and lifestyle factors.Research highlights: Chilean consumers perceive blueberries as a healthy product, which can contribute to adopt healthier lifestyles. Domestic markets should be supplied with higher quality product taking into account that the demand is price inelastic. Branding and packaging with functional claims could be an efficient strategy to increase domestic consumption.
Rodrigo Romo-Muñoz; Jairo Dote-Pardo; Héctor Garrido-Henríquez; Jacqueline Araneda-Flores; Jose M. Gil. Blueberry consumption and healthy lifestyles in an emerging market. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 2020, 17, e0111 .
AMA StyleRodrigo Romo-Muñoz, Jairo Dote-Pardo, Héctor Garrido-Henríquez, Jacqueline Araneda-Flores, Jose M. Gil. Blueberry consumption and healthy lifestyles in an emerging market. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research. 2020; 17 (4):e0111.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigo Romo-Muñoz; Jairo Dote-Pardo; Héctor Garrido-Henríquez; Jacqueline Araneda-Flores; Jose M. Gil. 2020. "Blueberry consumption and healthy lifestyles in an emerging market." Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 17, no. 4: e0111.
The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Sobrasada de Mallorca de Porc Negre (Sobrasada of Mallorca of Porc Negre or simply Sobrasada of Porc Negre) is made of more noble cuts of Porc Negre pigs from Mallorca, bred in freedom and fed in a completely natural way. The survival of this autochthonous pig breed means that consumers today taste sobrasada made with the same raw materials that our ancestors used centuries ago; which is a unique example of gastronomic archeology. Sobrasada production in fact ensures the survival of the Porc Negre breed as well as income for supply chain members. This chapter offers novel insights on the sustainability of the PGI Sobrasada of Mallorca of Porc Negre, and makes comparison with PGI Sobrasada of Mallorca as a reference product using economic, social and environmental indicators. In terms of economic sustainability, both products show weak profitability and farmers tend to run Porc Negre farms as a supplementary activity; the main aim of farming Porc Negre pigs is to maintain the breed rather than make higher profits. As for environmental sustainability, the carbon footprint of the PGI Sobrasada of Porc Negre is higher than its reference product, mainly due to the characteristics of the black pig breed. The green and grey water footprints are smaller for the Porc Negre product than those of the reference product, but the blue water footprint is fairly similar. Finally, results for social indicators are heterogeneous.
Hugo Ferrer Pérez; O. Guadarrama; José Maria Gil. PGI Mallorca Sausage in Spain. Sustainability of European Food Quality Schemes 2019, 377 -401.
AMA StyleHugo Ferrer Pérez, O. Guadarrama, José Maria Gil. PGI Mallorca Sausage in Spain. Sustainability of European Food Quality Schemes. 2019; ():377-401.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHugo Ferrer Pérez; O. Guadarrama; José Maria Gil. 2019. "PGI Mallorca Sausage in Spain." Sustainability of European Food Quality Schemes , no. : 377-401.
The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Ternasco de Aragón (lamb from Aragón) in Spain corresponds to a traditional grazing system of five autochthonous breeds, whose economic and environmental advantages enhanced the development of livestock in Aragón for centuries. The Ternasco de Aragón has gone from being a product for special occasions to being a meat considered as nutritious and healthy and well as tender and flavoursome. The certification scheme makes it the leading certified fresh meat in Spain, and it holds a high position on the domestic market, and there appear to be market opportunities in Europe and Asia. Sustainability indicators show that Ternasco de Aragon is more sustainable than its conventional reference product (lamb from the same region). Social and economic indicators are clearly better while environmental indicators give mixed results. The carbon footprint at the processed stage is higher due to lower productivity, but it is compensated by lower values for the food miles indicator. The Ternasco de Aragón scheme can be defined as a system or collective participation which helps sheep farmers and distributors to preserve local breeds and disseminate a product which generates identity in the geographical area of production.
Hugo Ferrer Pérez; José Maria Gil. PGI Ternasco de Aragón Lamb in Spain. Sustainability of European Food Quality Schemes 2019, 355 -376.
AMA StyleHugo Ferrer Pérez, José Maria Gil. PGI Ternasco de Aragón Lamb in Spain. Sustainability of European Food Quality Schemes. 2019; ():355-376.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHugo Ferrer Pérez; José Maria Gil. 2019. "PGI Ternasco de Aragón Lamb in Spain." Sustainability of European Food Quality Schemes , no. : 355-376.
We conducted a labelled discrete choice experiment (DCE) to assess consumers’ preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for fresh hens’ eggs produced via different production systems (caged, barn, free range, or organic). We estimated purchase intentions and WTP for different possible reductions (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water use in the egg production systems. Data were collected using an online open-ended questionnaire completed by a representative sample of 1045 Spanish egg consumers. The results of a random parameter logit (RPL) model showed heterogeneous preferences for different types of eggs with higher marginal utility and WTP for a production system ensuring higher animal welfare level, such as free-range eggs. However, consumers showed a lower preference for organic eggs at the actual market prices since they were unwilling to pay for this category of eggs. Moreover, there were positive marginal WTPs for reductions in GHG emissions and water use, but only for significant reductions (20% or 30%) with respect to the current situation. Potential buyers for free-range eggs were identified to be persons under 40 years old, persons with a monthly income of more than €1500, and persons who were pro-environment. Our findings provide producers, sellers and policy makers with useful information that may guide them in the development of successful communication and pricing strategies.
Djamel Rahmani; Zein Kallas; Maria Pappa; José Maria Gil. Are Consumers’ Egg Preferences Influenced by Animal-Welfare Conditions and Environmental Impacts? Sustainability 2019, 11, 6218 .
AMA StyleDjamel Rahmani, Zein Kallas, Maria Pappa, José Maria Gil. Are Consumers’ Egg Preferences Influenced by Animal-Welfare Conditions and Environmental Impacts? Sustainability. 2019; 11 (22):6218.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDjamel Rahmani; Zein Kallas; Maria Pappa; José Maria Gil. 2019. "Are Consumers’ Egg Preferences Influenced by Animal-Welfare Conditions and Environmental Impacts?" Sustainability 11, no. 22: 6218.
There is a large consensus highlighting the need to prevent the food waste volume along the food supply chain. However, there is currently a lack of understanding as to what the most effective anti-food waste measures to be implemented in fact are. The food waste puzzle can be considered from diverse perspectives depending on the stakeholder position on the chain. In view of this, the objective of this paper is to conduct a multi-actor approach to identify the most effective measures to prevent food waste. To do so, we combined in-depth interviews and the Delphi method and applied this to key agents along the food supply chain. The study was conducted in the Barcelona metropolitan region, and a total of 24 key stakeholders participated in the process. We identified 48 measures from the in-depth interviews. The Delphi method was used to evaluate stakeholders’ perception of the effectiveness of each measure to prevent food waste and, the consensus and dissensus among the panel. In particular, we found different strong prevention measures, such as the increasing of diet valuation, weak prevention measures, such as building consumer awareness about food waste, and a set of redistribution measures. Finally, we discussed the importance of engaging as diverse a panel of stakeholders as possible when addressing food waste. The paper contributes to the incipient debate on how to examine the impact of multiple and diverse alternatives to food waste prevention.
Raquel Diaz-Ruiz; Montserrat Costa-Font; Feliu López-I-Gelats; José M. Gil. Food waste prevention along the food supply chain: A multi-actor approach to identify effective solutions. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2019, 149, 249 -260.
AMA StyleRaquel Diaz-Ruiz, Montserrat Costa-Font, Feliu López-I-Gelats, José M. Gil. Food waste prevention along the food supply chain: A multi-actor approach to identify effective solutions. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2019; 149 ():249-260.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaquel Diaz-Ruiz; Montserrat Costa-Font; Feliu López-I-Gelats; José M. Gil. 2019. "Food waste prevention along the food supply chain: A multi-actor approach to identify effective solutions." Resources, Conservation and Recycling 149, no. : 249-260.
Obesity is projected to increase in the coming years, despite the various socioeconomic policies implemented by governments and policy makers. As a result, some studies have suggested that obesity should be looked at from a psychological point of view, that is, individuals’ propensity to become addicted to the consumption of fat-rich foods. Although previous studies have supported this, the results have been inconclusive: methodologically and geographically. This study uses a robust approach to elicit the risk and time preferences of food consumers. It goes further to ascertain the correlations between these parameters and obesity. Despite the methodological and geographical differences, our results support a strong relationship between body mass Index and risk aversion, but not for loss aversion. In addition, time discounting significantly influences individuals’ propensity to increase body mass Index.
Wisdom Dogbe; José M. Gil. Linking risk attitudes, time preferences, and body mass index in Catalonia. Economics & Human Biology 2019, 35, 73 -81.
AMA StyleWisdom Dogbe, José M. Gil. Linking risk attitudes, time preferences, and body mass index in Catalonia. Economics & Human Biology. 2019; 35 ():73-81.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWisdom Dogbe; José M. Gil. 2019. "Linking risk attitudes, time preferences, and body mass index in Catalonia." Economics & Human Biology 35, no. : 73-81.
The EU is supporting measures that stimulate enhanced value-added products in order to conserve local and threatened livestock breeds. Several Traditional Pork Products (TPP) and Innovative Traditional Pork Products (ITPP) with health innovations from four untapped pig breeds in Spain (Porc Negre Mallorquí), Croatia (Turopolje), Italy (Cinta Senese) and Slovenia (Krškopolje) were analysed. Consumers' “Non-hypothetical” willingness to pay (WTP) and hedonic evaluation were investigated. An integrated experimental approach using two Non-Hypothetical Discrete Choice Experiment (NH-DCE) was carried out before and after a hedonic evaluation test. Results showed that the health innovative products (ITPP) received similar and even lower WTP than the “control” products (TPP) from the untapped pig breeds. The TPP outperformed products enriched with healthy ingredients or with reduced undesirable compounds. The potential demand for traditional and “unaltered” product from the rustic pig breeds could contribute to their conservation. A market niche exists, where consumers appreciate these high-quality products and where no “add-ons” are required to enhance their uptake.
Z. Kallas; Elsa Varela; M. Čandek-Potokar; C. Pugliese; M. Cerjak; U. Tomažin; Danijel Karolyi; Chiara Aquilani; M. Vitale; Jose GIL. Can innovations in traditional pork products help thriving EU untapped pig breeds? A non-hypothetical discrete choice experiment with hedonic evaluation. Meat Science 2019, 154, 75 -85.
AMA StyleZ. Kallas, Elsa Varela, M. Čandek-Potokar, C. Pugliese, M. Cerjak, U. Tomažin, Danijel Karolyi, Chiara Aquilani, M. Vitale, Jose GIL. Can innovations in traditional pork products help thriving EU untapped pig breeds? A non-hypothetical discrete choice experiment with hedonic evaluation. Meat Science. 2019; 154 ():75-85.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZ. Kallas; Elsa Varela; M. Čandek-Potokar; C. Pugliese; M. Cerjak; U. Tomažin; Danijel Karolyi; Chiara Aquilani; M. Vitale; Jose GIL. 2019. "Can innovations in traditional pork products help thriving EU untapped pig breeds? A non-hypothetical discrete choice experiment with hedonic evaluation." Meat Science 154, no. : 75-85.
Lately, we have witnessed how European Institutions have directed many efforts at improving the effectiveness of food quality schemes (FQS) to address the increasing complexity that has affected all elements of the operating structure of agrifood supply chains worldwide, especially prices. In this paper, we conduct a comparative analysis of the price transmission process in the dairy sector between farm and retail markets within the protected designation of origin (PDO) framework and its non-protected counterpart in Italy. This paper considers a unique dataset for the PDO Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and for a non-protected counterpart in Italy covering a recent period after the price crises that took place nearly a decade ago. A multivariate error correction type approach was estimated together with the corresponding impulse response functions to provide useful insights for understanding the differences in the performance of the price transmission process between protected and non-protected food products. Contrary to most of the previous literature, our results support the hypothesis of symmetric price dynamics along the PDO cheese supply chain. The fewer number of farmers reduces the market power at the retail level generating more efficient price transmission dynamics. Short-run dynamics suggest that in the PDO cheese market farmers and retailers react quicker and with a similar magnitude to market changes, while in the conventional cheese market, retailers benefit in the short run from quicker and of higher magnitude responses to unanticipated market shocks.
Hugo Ferrer-Pérez; Filippo Arfini; José M. Gil. Modelling Price Transmission within the Supply Chain under a European Protected Designation of Origin Framework: The Case of Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy. Social Sciences 2019, 8, 87 .
AMA StyleHugo Ferrer-Pérez, Filippo Arfini, José M. Gil. Modelling Price Transmission within the Supply Chain under a European Protected Designation of Origin Framework: The Case of Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy. Social Sciences. 2019; 8 (3):87.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHugo Ferrer-Pérez; Filippo Arfini; José M. Gil. 2019. "Modelling Price Transmission within the Supply Chain under a European Protected Designation of Origin Framework: The Case of Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy." Social Sciences 8, no. 3: 87.
Consumers’ personality traits are key factors in understanding consumers’ choice and acceptance for health innovations in food products, in particular, food neophobia (FN). The patty product as a traditional pork product (TPP) with two innovative traditional pork products (ITPP) from the untapped pig breed (Porc Negre Mallorquí) in Spain were analysed. Patties were enriched with Porcini (Boletus edulis) using the claim “enriched with a natural source of dietary fiber Beta glucans that may contribute to improve our defence system” (ITPP1) and enriched with blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) using the claim “enriched with a natural source of antioxidant that may help to prevent cardiovascular diseases” (ITPP2). Two non-hypothetical discrete choice experiments were applied to investigate the importance of FN in consumers’ purchase intention (PI) and willingness to pay (WTP) before and after tasting the products. Results showed that the TPP and the ITPP2 received higher than expected PI and WTP. However, after tasting the products, consumers exhibited lower WTP for all ITPP showing the prevalence of the sensory experience on health innovation. The FN was highly related to WTP before the hedonic evaluation. However, it turned out to be non-significant, showing a homogenising role of the sensory experience in reducing the FN impact.
Zein Kallas; Mauro Vitale; José Maria Gil. Health Innovation in Patty Products. The Role of Food Neophobia in Consumers’ Non-Hypothetical Willingness to Pay, Purchase Intention and Hedonic Evaluation. Nutrients 2019, 11, 444 .
AMA StyleZein Kallas, Mauro Vitale, José Maria Gil. Health Innovation in Patty Products. The Role of Food Neophobia in Consumers’ Non-Hypothetical Willingness to Pay, Purchase Intention and Hedonic Evaluation. Nutrients. 2019; 11 (2):444.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZein Kallas; Mauro Vitale; José Maria Gil. 2019. "Health Innovation in Patty Products. The Role of Food Neophobia in Consumers’ Non-Hypothetical Willingness to Pay, Purchase Intention and Hedonic Evaluation." Nutrients 11, no. 2: 444.
This study assesses the comparability of discrete choice experiment (DCE), ranking conjoint analysis (RCA) and multiprofile best–worst scaling (BWS) in a nonhypothetical context in terms of estimated partworths, willingness to pay (WTP), response consistency and external validity. Overall, the results suggest that: (i) the conjoint analysis formats that were used in this study provide similar estimated WTP, but different estimated partworths and computed external validity; (ii) the inclusion of the full ranking information in the estimation of the parameters of interest affects the estimated partworths, but not the estimated WTP; and (iii) it is more appropriate to use multiprofile BWS over DCE and RCA because it has better predictive power of consumers’ preferences and provides estimated WTP comparable to those obtained in the others conjoint analysis formats. The BWS’ cognitive process could be considered clearness for participants implying significant increment of its predictive power.
Ahmed Yangui; Faical Akaichi; Montserrat Costa‐Font; Jose GIL. Comparing results of ranking conjoint analyses, best–worst scaling and discrete choice experiments in a nonhypothetical context. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 2019, 63, 221 -246.
AMA StyleAhmed Yangui, Faical Akaichi, Montserrat Costa‐Font, Jose GIL. Comparing results of ranking conjoint analyses, best–worst scaling and discrete choice experiments in a nonhypothetical context. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. 2019; 63 (2):221-246.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAhmed Yangui; Faical Akaichi; Montserrat Costa‐Font; Jose GIL. 2019. "Comparing results of ranking conjoint analyses, best–worst scaling and discrete choice experiments in a nonhypothetical context." Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 63, no. 2: 221-246.
Within the framework of multifunctional conceptualisation, the authors have investigated the level of public goods embedded in Agri-food geographical indication products. Moving from the concept of the local Agri-food system, the generation of public goods are observed both on the value chain and on the territory. Three different dimensions of public goods are considered: Cultural heritage issues, socio-economic themes, and natural resources. To pursue this aim, the FAO-SAFA method is adopted. A single index for the three dimensions is computed in order to provide an easy and quick interpretation of the three dimensions. Preliminary empirical evidence on two cases studies suggests different public goods levels embedded in geographical indications, depending on the dimensions analysed. The method proposed aims to be a simple and effective tool to support good practice for policy makers and indicate fields for intervention where indexes show that improvements could be made.
Filippo Arfini; Elena Cozzi; Maria Cecilia Mancini; Hugo Ferrer-Perez; José María Gil. Are Geographical Indication Products Fostering Public Goods? Some Evidence from Europe. Sustainability 2019, 11, 272 .
AMA StyleFilippo Arfini, Elena Cozzi, Maria Cecilia Mancini, Hugo Ferrer-Perez, José María Gil. Are Geographical Indication Products Fostering Public Goods? Some Evidence from Europe. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (1):272.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFilippo Arfini; Elena Cozzi; Maria Cecilia Mancini; Hugo Ferrer-Perez; José María Gil. 2019. "Are Geographical Indication Products Fostering Public Goods? Some Evidence from Europe." Sustainability 11, no. 1: 272.
A. Gracia; Jose GIL; A.M. Angulo. Will European Diets be Similar? A Cointegration Approach. Food Security, Diversification and Resource Management: Refocusing the Role of Agriculture? 2018, 325 -336.
AMA StyleA. Gracia, Jose GIL, A.M. Angulo. Will European Diets be Similar? A Cointegration Approach. Food Security, Diversification and Resource Management: Refocusing the Role of Agriculture?. 2018; ():325-336.
Chicago/Turabian StyleA. Gracia; Jose GIL; A.M. Angulo. 2018. "Will European Diets be Similar? A Cointegration Approach." Food Security, Diversification and Resource Management: Refocusing the Role of Agriculture? , no. : 325-336.
Addressing the generation of food waste is a major challenge nowadays. An increasing interest in studying food waste generation has emerged over the last decade. However, little attention has been devoted to understanding the root of the problem by carrying out a whole-supply-chain analysis and applying multidimensional approaches. The aim of this paper was to identify the causes of food waste in the metropolitan region of Barcelona along the food supply chain, considering the relevant stakeholders’ perceptions. Moreover, we examined the circumstantial or structural nature of the identified causes. We conducted a qualitative study consisting of 24 in-depth interviews of key stakeholders in the region along the food supply chain from October 2014 to January 2015. The interviews were analyzed by content analysis, and the main results are presented here. We used a conceptual framework that differentiates among micro, meso, and macro causes to disentangle the nature of the causes. The results from this study show the great interest of regional stakeholders in the issue of the generation of food waste and provide a complete map of the causes of food waste in the metropolitan region. From our study, we advocate that food waste is not only a sum of incidentals but it a structural problem.
Raquel Diaz-Ruiz; Montserrat Costa-Font; Feliu López-I-Gelats; José M. Gil. A Sum of Incidentals or a Structural Problem? The True Nature of Food Waste in the Metropolitan Region of Barcelona. Sustainability 2018, 10, 3730 .
AMA StyleRaquel Diaz-Ruiz, Montserrat Costa-Font, Feliu López-I-Gelats, José M. Gil. A Sum of Incidentals or a Structural Problem? The True Nature of Food Waste in the Metropolitan Region of Barcelona. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (10):3730.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaquel Diaz-Ruiz; Montserrat Costa-Font; Feliu López-I-Gelats; José M. Gil. 2018. "A Sum of Incidentals or a Structural Problem? The True Nature of Food Waste in the Metropolitan Region of Barcelona." Sustainability 10, no. 10: 3730.
Maize is the most important and strategic crop in Mexico, however, this sector suffers from low productivity. Among the various strategies to improve yield by hectare, improved maize seeds play an important role. In this context, adoption studies in Mexico of these types of seeds are scarce and in general do not jointly account for the timing of adoption factors affecting the adoption decision. This study analysed the determinants of the adoption rates of improved seeds using the survival analysis method. Farm-level data were collected in 2015 through a questionnaire administered to 200 maize farmers in Chiapas, Mexico. Our results showed that 60% of the farmers who adopted the improved seeds reached the decision within a 10 years’ period. Specifically, young farmers with a low number of family members from several generations of agricultural work, who exhibited positive attitudes towards innovation and with low risk perception were likely to adopt the new varieties. Furthermore, results showed that the NAFTA Mexican reform of agricultural policy in 1994 negatively affected the adoption rate of improved seeds. Improving the maize yield requires adequate extension information systems that allow farmers to receive more information on the importance of adoption innovation as well as help them market their products.
Blanca Isabel Sánchez-Toledano; Zein Kallas; Oscar Palmeros Rojas; José M. Gil. Determinant Factors of the Adoption of Improved Maize Seeds in Southern Mexico: A Survival Analysis Approach. Sustainability 2018, 10, 3543 .
AMA StyleBlanca Isabel Sánchez-Toledano, Zein Kallas, Oscar Palmeros Rojas, José M. Gil. Determinant Factors of the Adoption of Improved Maize Seeds in Southern Mexico: A Survival Analysis Approach. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (10):3543.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlanca Isabel Sánchez-Toledano; Zein Kallas; Oscar Palmeros Rojas; José M. Gil. 2018. "Determinant Factors of the Adoption of Improved Maize Seeds in Southern Mexico: A Survival Analysis Approach." Sustainability 10, no. 10: 3543.
Tax policy scenarios have been defined according EU goals. Taxes contribute to reduce the consumption of the food with higher footprint. A revenue-neutral tax scenario could be a plausible policy alternative. Taxes would mainly affect negatively households with kids or with younger heads.
Wisdom Dogbe; José M. Gil. Effectiveness of a carbon tax to promote a climate-friendly food consumption. Food Policy 2018, 79, 235 -246.
AMA StyleWisdom Dogbe, José M. Gil. Effectiveness of a carbon tax to promote a climate-friendly food consumption. Food Policy. 2018; 79 ():235-246.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWisdom Dogbe; José M. Gil. 2018. "Effectiveness of a carbon tax to promote a climate-friendly food consumption." Food Policy 79, no. : 235-246.