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The object of this work is to report some preliminary results on the mechanical harvesting of blueberry fruits of cv. Cargo® in the Piedmont region, one of the most productive areas of Italy that is specialized for fresh blueberry production. The automatization of harvesting operations could represent a competitive advantage for the investigated area’s blueberries supply chain, but could act as a limitation to maintaining the quality of fresh berries. A prototype machine and a commercial harvester (Easy Harvester®) were compared to manual picking, considering harvest efficiency (share of loss), labor productivity and harvesting cost. In the indicated context, the cost of labor exceeds 2.00 euros per kg of sellable product. The use of the prototype allowed a 37% re-duction of this cost, and the use of the Easy Harvester® allowed a reduction of about two thirds. It should be emphasized that these positive performances do not consider two other aspects: the re-duction in the marketable volume (attributable to losses in the harvest and post-harvest phase), and the reduction in the net sale price by 0.30 euros due to the sorting/selection costs in the ware-house. In this study, we highlight how the transition to mechanical harvesting requires the trans-formation of several farming and warehouse operations, such as new crop varieties, new field configurations, and new packaging processes. However, a possible technical improvement of the Easy Harvester® machine could represent an opportunity for Italian companies in the planning of the production and marketing of berries, involving all actors of the supply chain. Further research on the use of mechanization in the sector must still be continued and supported.
Luca Brondino; Stefano Massaglia; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Cristiana Peano. Blueberry Mechanized Harvesting: Preliminary Results in the Italian Context. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleLuca Brondino, Stefano Massaglia, Nicole Roberta Giuggioli, Cristiana Peano. Blueberry Mechanized Harvesting: Preliminary Results in the Italian Context. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuca Brondino; Stefano Massaglia; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Cristiana Peano. 2021. "Blueberry Mechanized Harvesting: Preliminary Results in the Italian Context." , no. : 1.
Globally, almond production is experiencing a growing trend thanks to a strong interest in the health, gastronomic, and industrial properties that are linked to the fruits and their derivatives. After a constant and marked decline in the second half of the last century, the Mediterranean Basin is thoroughly reassessing this crop, which provides significant results with a modern orchard management. The opportunity determined by the transition from traditional to modern systems have increased the interest in evaluating the different environmental impacts of the two cultivation models that still coexist today. In this work, through the application of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and an economic assessment approach with an in-depth analysis related to the cultivation cycle and the use of resources, the role played by each factor involved in production was determined. Overall, the Greenhouses Gases (GHG) emissions in modern farms are higher (Global Warming Potential (GWP) 0.224 kg CO2 eq.) than those in traditional farms (GWP 0.182 kg CO2 eq.). Regarding the economic assessment, it appears relevant that the modern almond model in the full production phase guarantees significantly higher margins (+84%).The perception of the importance attributed to evaluating economic and environmental aspects by different stakeholders shows relevant differences in the approach coming from growers, dealers, and governmental institutions allows the investigators to positively underline the current innovation in almond orchard systems considering the balance between fruit production and the conservation of environmental resources.
Francesco Sottile; Stefano Massaglia; Cristiana Peano. Ecological and Economic Indicators for the Evaluation of Almond (Prunus dulcis L.) Orchard Renewal in Sicily. Agriculture 2020, 10, 301 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Sottile, Stefano Massaglia, Cristiana Peano. Ecological and Economic Indicators for the Evaluation of Almond (Prunus dulcis L.) Orchard Renewal in Sicily. Agriculture. 2020; 10 (7):301.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Sottile; Stefano Massaglia; Cristiana Peano. 2020. "Ecological and Economic Indicators for the Evaluation of Almond (Prunus dulcis L.) Orchard Renewal in Sicily." Agriculture 10, no. 7: 301.
Yeast inoculation is a widespread practice in winemaking in order to control the must fermentation. However, the use of indigenous wine yeasts can enrich wine quality and differentiate wine styles. Yeast cream preparation (CRY), recently accepted by the International Organization of Vine and Wine, could allow an easier usage of autochthonous yeasts. This work aimed at investigating the actual Italian wine industry’s attitude towards the available formulations of commercial wine yeasts with attention to CRY. Moreover, this study evaluated the perception of wineries toward indigenous yeasts in both winemaking and marketing viewpoints. Data show different levels of knowledge and use about the available yeast formulations. In general, there is not a predominantly positive or negative participants’ opinion regarding the use of indigenous yeasts. Wineries using CRY (4% of the sample) mainly adopt them as a part of the production in order to compare the wines with the ones traditionally obtained with commercial yeasts. CRY is perceived by some interviewees as a potential tool to increase communication and product differentiation. This survey could have anticipated future trends in the use of yeast formulations, determined by the market demands for diversified, unique, and environmentally sustainable products, that can allow an accessible application of precision enology.
Daniela Fracassetti; Stefano Massaglia; Andrea Viberti; Giulia Motta; Roberto Foschino; Ileana Vigentini. Wine Industry’s Attitude towards Oenological Yeasts: Italy as a Case Study. Beverages 2020, 6, 33 .
AMA StyleDaniela Fracassetti, Stefano Massaglia, Andrea Viberti, Giulia Motta, Roberto Foschino, Ileana Vigentini. Wine Industry’s Attitude towards Oenological Yeasts: Italy as a Case Study. Beverages. 2020; 6 (2):33.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniela Fracassetti; Stefano Massaglia; Andrea Viberti; Giulia Motta; Roberto Foschino; Ileana Vigentini. 2020. "Wine Industry’s Attitude towards Oenological Yeasts: Italy as a Case Study." Beverages 6, no. 2: 33.
The modern consumer is now more attentive towards animal welfare practices and this represents an important factor when purchasing meat, whereby ethical, sociological and economic implications are evaluated. In addition, the socio-demographic characteristics of consumers evidence different sensitivities with regard to selection patterns and consumption styles. This study aims to explore the role of Gender in beef meat purchasing preferences, assessing consumer awareness of responsibility towards animal welfare, through the use of cross-tabulation with χ2 to test the different behaviour of men and women and the use of principal component analysis and cluster analysis to classify attitudes of choice according to gender. Among the research aims, this study examined consumer attitudes towards certain ‘ethically incorrect’ animal products, as well as their awareness of the institutional responsibility in controlling animal welfare standards during the meat production process. The study conducted in Northwest Italy, involving 512 respondents, shows that women are more sensitive to AW aspects and place trust in those responsible for certification of animal welfare standards, such as veterinarians and consumer associations, and also shows that it is possible to identify an ‘animal welfare sensitive’ profile of meat consumer.
S. Blanc; S. Massaglia; D. Borra; A. Mosso; V.M. Merlino. Animal welfare and gender: a nexus in awareness and preference when choosing fresh beef meat? Italian Journal of Animal Science 2020, 19, 410 -420.
AMA StyleS. Blanc, S. Massaglia, D. Borra, A. Mosso, V.M. Merlino. Animal welfare and gender: a nexus in awareness and preference when choosing fresh beef meat? Italian Journal of Animal Science. 2020; 19 (1):410-420.
Chicago/Turabian StyleS. Blanc; S. Massaglia; D. Borra; A. Mosso; V.M. Merlino. 2020. "Animal welfare and gender: a nexus in awareness and preference when choosing fresh beef meat?" Italian Journal of Animal Science 19, no. 1: 410-420.
A growing awareness that highly intensified agricultural systems have made a substantial worldwide contribution to the worsening of the resilience capacity of natural ecosystems has, over the last twenty years, brought general attention to agroecological management models. This aspect is even more evident in industrial agriculture, which is based on the use of multiple chemical products derived from non-natural synthesis. In more developed countries, a new idea of ecology linked to agricultural production has been increasingly developed and, for this reason, there has been a greater diffusion of differentiated agricultural models taking into consideration the environmental impact of production choices and policies addressed to the conservation of natural resources. In urban agricultural production, it is even more important to adopt resilient production models that, in addition to developing responsible production paths and allowing a positive connection with the needs of consumers, guarantees reasonable and positive behaviors respecting the environment in which most of the urban population lives; in other words, the implementation of goal 12 of the sustainable development goals (SDG #12 Responsible Production and Consumption) of the United Nations. In this work, we report some case studies inspired by the activities carried out by the Slow Food Association in Africa and demonstrate the importance of agroecological models in small-scale agricultural systems, related to the development of school and community gardens in small urban areas of different African countries, as a tool for integrating agricultural activities aimed at social resilience and the conservation of ecosystems.
Cristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Chiara Ghisalberti; Francesco Sottile. Pathways for the Amplification of Agroecology in African Sustainable Urban Agriculture. Sustainability 2020, 12, 2718 .
AMA StyleCristiana Peano, Stefano Massaglia, Chiara Ghisalberti, Francesco Sottile. Pathways for the Amplification of Agroecology in African Sustainable Urban Agriculture. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (7):2718.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Chiara Ghisalberti; Francesco Sottile. 2020. "Pathways for the Amplification of Agroecology in African Sustainable Urban Agriculture." Sustainability 12, no. 7: 2718.
It has been documented that several major components of air pollution, including trace elements and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, are associated with the prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, the impact of air pollution on the SLE disease activity is still elusive. In this paper, we review the current evidence investigating the link between air pollution, especially when measured as PM2.5, and SLE severity and activity. A detailed literature search was applied a priori to the Ovid MEDLINE In-Process and Other Non-Indexed Citation 1986 to present. Presented abstracts from the European League Against Rheumatism and American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association for Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Annual Meetings (2011–2018) were also screened. Out of a total of 1354 papers retrieved from search and references list for detailed evaluation, data from 652 patients with SLE from three studies were analyzed. Two studies had an observational longitudinal design, counting for 348 patients with a follow-up of 24 months and 79 months. Retrieved studies differed for disease activity assessment and air pollution quantifications. Current evidence suggests that variations in air pollution may influence the disease activity in patients with SLE. However, the sample size, methodological biases, and differences across the studies make further research mandatory. Understanding the increased burden of SLE and its complications, not only from a medical, but also from a socio-demographic perspective, including an exposure to pollutants, should have implications for resource allocation and access to subspecialty care.
Gregory Winston Gilcrease; Dario Padovan; Enrico Heffler; Cristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Dario Roccatello; Massimo Radin; Maria Josè Cuadrado; Savino Sciascia. Is air pollution affecting the disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? State of the art and a systematic literature review. European Journal of Rheumatology 2020, 7, 31 -34.
AMA StyleGregory Winston Gilcrease, Dario Padovan, Enrico Heffler, Cristiana Peano, Stefano Massaglia, Dario Roccatello, Massimo Radin, Maria Josè Cuadrado, Savino Sciascia. Is air pollution affecting the disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? State of the art and a systematic literature review. European Journal of Rheumatology. 2020; 7 (1):31-34.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGregory Winston Gilcrease; Dario Padovan; Enrico Heffler; Cristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Dario Roccatello; Massimo Radin; Maria Josè Cuadrado; Savino Sciascia. 2020. "Is air pollution affecting the disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? State of the art and a systematic literature review." European Journal of Rheumatology 7, no. 1: 31-34.
This research explored the preferences and buying habits of a sample of 620 consumers of fresh-cut, ready-to-eat salads. A best–worst scaling approach was used to measure the level of preference stated by individuals regarding 12 attributes for quality (intrinsic, extrinsic and credence) of fresh-cut salads. The experiment was carried out through direct interviews at several large-scale retail outlets in the Turin metropolitan area (north-west of Italy). Out of the total number of questioned consumers, 35% said they did not consume fresh-cut salads. On the contrary, the rest of the involved sample expressed the highest degree of preference towards the freshness/appearance attribute, followed by the expiration date and the brand. On the contrary, attributes such as price, organic certification and food safety did not emerge as discriminating factors in consumer choices. Additionally, five clusters of consumers were identified, whose preferences are related both to purchasing styles and socio-demographic variables. In conclusion, this research has highlighted the positive attitude of consumers towards quality products backed by a brand, providing ideas for companies to improve within this sector and implement strategies to answer the needs of a new segment of consumers, by determining market opportunities that aim to strengthen local brands.
Stefano Massaglia; Valentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Aurora Bargetto; Francesco Sottile; Cristiana Peano. Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis. Foods 2019, 8, 568 .
AMA StyleStefano Massaglia, Valentina Maria Merlino, Danielle Borra, Aurora Bargetto, Francesco Sottile, Cristiana Peano. Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis. Foods. 2019; 8 (11):568.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefano Massaglia; Valentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Aurora Bargetto; Francesco Sottile; Cristiana Peano. 2019. "Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis." Foods 8, no. 11: 568.
A sustainable future for the community is one of the objectives established by the European Union Agenda 2030. Furthermore, sustainable consumption has been identified as one of the possible trajectories for sustainable development. It is for this reason that food production, distribution and consumption ways cannot be overlooked for sustainability achievement, as well as the consumer’s related perception. In this research the Best–Worst scaling methodology was adopted to explore the priorities declared by a sample of 801 consumers among 12 different sustainability definitions selected from the scientific literature. The choice experiment was carried out through face-to-face interviews during two food and wine events closely related to the sustainability theme in the food sector. The respondents considered as sustainability priority definition the “preservation of natural resources”, followed by “decent working conditions” and “accessibility for everyone to healthy and safe food”. Moreover, 5 consumer’s clusters were identified according to the priorities assigned to the different sustainability definitions, as well as to individuals socio-demographic characteristics. The description of the priorities assigned by the clusters to the different sustainability definitions have also been described as guidelines for consumer attitudes towards the different sustainability dimensions (environmental, social, economic and governance).
Cristiana Peano; Valentina Maria Merlino; Francesco Sottile; Danielle Borra; Stefano Massaglia. Sustainability for Food Consumers: Which Perception? Sustainability 2019, 11, 5955 .
AMA StyleCristiana Peano, Valentina Maria Merlino, Francesco Sottile, Danielle Borra, Stefano Massaglia. Sustainability for Food Consumers: Which Perception? Sustainability. 2019; 11 (21):5955.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristiana Peano; Valentina Maria Merlino; Francesco Sottile; Danielle Borra; Stefano Massaglia. 2019. "Sustainability for Food Consumers: Which Perception?" Sustainability 11, no. 21: 5955.
An analysis of goat dairy-based product assortment was carried out in the metropolitan area of Turin (Northwestern Italy), considering three different sales channels: large-scale retail chains, retail stores, and direct sales in farmers’ markets (FMs). The survey results show a widespread presence of goat products in the Turin market. In each type of selected distribution channel, characterized by its own peculiarities, products differed both in terms of reference numbers and assortment; they were better in large-scale retail distribution, both in terms of quality and typicality, whereas specialized retail and direct sales were better equipped. Furthermore, given the importance of the sector at the regional level, we also focused, through the analysis of product origin, on the fact that local provenience increases from large-scale distribution to fully regional farmers’ markets. The mean price was different, being lower in direct sales at FMs, and medium to high and high at retail sales, as they are considered high quality niche products. The offer is correlated and in agreement with consumer targets (modern, ethical, and traditional), finding the "ideal" product in the different types offered, however, even if the results underline the potential of this sector, the fragmentation of the goat sector in Piedmont still represents a limit to expansion, and to the positioning of products in the market.
Stefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra; Valentina Maria Merlino. Goat Dairy Product Assortment in Different Sales Channels in Northwestern Italy. Animals 2019, 9, 823 .
AMA StyleStefano Massaglia, Danielle Borra, Valentina Maria Merlino. Goat Dairy Product Assortment in Different Sales Channels in Northwestern Italy. Animals. 2019; 9 (10):823.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra; Valentina Maria Merlino. 2019. "Goat Dairy Product Assortment in Different Sales Channels in Northwestern Italy." Animals 9, no. 10: 823.
The consumption pattern of salami has been subjected to relatively widespread attention by academician, but few studies concerning the health implications of salami consumption have been published. Since additives and product origins represent important attributes for salami, the objective of this paper is twofold: (i) to explore the role of two additives, salt and nitrates, in addition to the Italian origin, in relation to consumer attitudes and preferences towards salami, (ii) to segment consumer behaviour by assessing their willingness-to-buy salami, in order to verify whether different purchasing patterns can be identified within the different social groups. The analysis was conducted on two different levels. The first was developed through a conjoint analysis, while the second implemented a frequency analysis based on a bivariate analysis. Results show the price as one of the most important variables in identifying the quality level of salami, in addition, certain socio-economic segments of consumers show a significant propensity to pay an additional price for salami with a low salt content and is nitrate-free.
Giuseppe Di Vita; Simone Blanc; Teresina Mancuso; Stefano Massaglia; Giovanni La Via; Mario D’Amico. Harmful Compounds and Willingness to Buy for Reduced-Additives Salami. An Outlook on Italian Consumers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 2605 .
AMA StyleGiuseppe Di Vita, Simone Blanc, Teresina Mancuso, Stefano Massaglia, Giovanni La Via, Mario D’Amico. Harmful Compounds and Willingness to Buy for Reduced-Additives Salami. An Outlook on Italian Consumers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (14):2605.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Di Vita; Simone Blanc; Teresina Mancuso; Stefano Massaglia; Giovanni La Via; Mario D’Amico. 2019. "Harmful Compounds and Willingness to Buy for Reduced-Additives Salami. An Outlook on Italian Consumers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 14: 2605.
This study assesses consumer preferences during fruit and vegetable (FV) sales, considering the sociodemographic variables of individuals together with their choice of point of purchase. A choice experiment was conducted in two metropolitan areas in Northwest Italy. A total of 1170 consumers were interviewed at different FV purchase points (mass retail chains and open-air markets) using a paper questionnaire. The relative importance assigned by consumers to 12 fruit and vegetable product attributes, including both intrinsic and extrinsic quality cues, was assessed by using the best–worst scaling (BWS) methodology. The BWS results showed that “origin”, “seasonality”, and “freshness” were the most preferred attributes that Italian consumers took into account for purchases, while no importance was given to “organic certification”, “variety”, or “brand”. Additionally, a latent class analysis was employed to divide the total sample into five different clusters of consumers, characterized by the same preferences related to FV attributes. Each group of individuals is described on the basis of sociodemographic variables and by the declared fruit and vegetable point of purchase. This research demonstrates that age, average annual income, and families with children are all discriminating factors that influence consumer preference and behavior, in addition to affecting which point of purchase the consumer prefers to acquire FV products from.
Stefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra; Cristiana Peano; Francesco Sottile; Valentina Maria Merlino. Consumer Preference Heterogeneity Evaluation in Fruit and Vegetable Purchasing Decisions Using the Best–Worst Approach. Foods 2019, 8, 266 .
AMA StyleStefano Massaglia, Danielle Borra, Cristiana Peano, Francesco Sottile, Valentina Maria Merlino. Consumer Preference Heterogeneity Evaluation in Fruit and Vegetable Purchasing Decisions Using the Best–Worst Approach. Foods. 2019; 8 (7):266.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra; Cristiana Peano; Francesco Sottile; Valentina Maria Merlino. 2019. "Consumer Preference Heterogeneity Evaluation in Fruit and Vegetable Purchasing Decisions Using the Best–Worst Approach." Foods 8, no. 7: 266.
The challenge of developing a sustainable production system includes the reduction of emissions, the efficient use of resources, and the transition to renewable energy. The bioeconomy proposes a development model aimed at reducing impacts and risks associated with the use of non-renewable resources considering the life cycle of products. The European Union is promoting products from renewable sources focused on biochemicals and bio-based plastics, which are high added value products when compared to biofuels. The aim of this paper is to consider sustainability in terms of the environmental, economic, and social aspects of use of bio-based plastics in the fruit chain, considering the case study of raspberry supply chains in northwestern Italy. Different analyses (life-cycle assessment (LCA), life-cycle costing (LCC), and externality assessment (ExA)) were used to assess the impacts along the whole chain by means of an integrated approach. The results show that the bio-based plastic scenario has lower environmental and social impacts than the conventional one, whereas the latter is the best choice according to a classic economic approach. The introduction of bio-based plastics as a replacement for traditional plastics in agri-food chains is the first step toward the use of renewable resources with a low impact on society.
Simone Blanc; Stefano Massaglia; Filippo Brun; Cristiana Peano; Angela Mosso; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli. Use of Bio-Based Plastics in the Fruit Supply Chain: An Integrated Approach to Assess Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability. Sustainability 2019, 11, 2475 .
AMA StyleSimone Blanc, Stefano Massaglia, Filippo Brun, Cristiana Peano, Angela Mosso, Nicole Roberta Giuggioli. Use of Bio-Based Plastics in the Fruit Supply Chain: An Integrated Approach to Assess Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (9):2475.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimone Blanc; Stefano Massaglia; Filippo Brun; Cristiana Peano; Angela Mosso; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli. 2019. "Use of Bio-Based Plastics in the Fruit Supply Chain: An Integrated Approach to Assess Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability." Sustainability 11, no. 9: 2475.
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Valentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Tibor Verduna; Stefano Massaglia. Household Behavior with Respect to Meat Consumption: Differences between Households with and without Children. Vet. Sci. 2017, 4, 53. Veterinary Sciences 2019, 6, 12 .
AMA StyleValentina Maria Merlino, Danielle Borra, Tibor Verduna, Stefano Massaglia. Household Behavior with Respect to Meat Consumption: Differences between Households with and without Children. Vet. Sci. 2017, 4, 53. Veterinary Sciences. 2019; 6 (1):12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Tibor Verduna; Stefano Massaglia. 2019. "Household Behavior with Respect to Meat Consumption: Differences between Households with and without Children. Vet. Sci. 2017, 4, 53." Veterinary Sciences 6, no. 1: 12.
In this research the importance of several choice attributes of beef for Piedmontese consumers was examined. The survey was conducted on a sample of consumers in sixteen meat stores in Piedmont, Northwest Italy. A choice experiment (Best-Worst scaling methodology) was used to identify consumer preferences and five clusters of purchaser. The responses were also analyzed on the basis of two variables, the frequency of meat consumption and the place of purchase. Piedmontese consumers considered “price” as the most important factor in meat purchasing, but “animal welfare” considerations played some part too.
Valentina Maria Merlino; D. Borra; V. Girgenti; A. Dal Vecchio; S. Massaglia. Beef meat preferences of consumers from Northwest Italy: Analysis of choice attributes. Meat Science 2018, 143, 119 -128.
AMA StyleValentina Maria Merlino, D. Borra, V. Girgenti, A. Dal Vecchio, S. Massaglia. Beef meat preferences of consumers from Northwest Italy: Analysis of choice attributes. Meat Science. 2018; 143 ():119-128.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Maria Merlino; D. Borra; V. Girgenti; A. Dal Vecchio; S. Massaglia. 2018. "Beef meat preferences of consumers from Northwest Italy: Analysis of choice attributes." Meat Science 143, no. : 119-128.
Meat consumers around the world are increasingly paying attention to product quality and safety, and are starting to reduce their meat consumption, especially with regard to red meat. This trend is prevalent in households with children who prefer health-certified meat products. Our study compares meat consumption habits in households with and without children or adolescences (0–18 years). A structured questionnaire was distributed to 401 retail purchasers at 12 different points of sales of meat in the Piedmont region in northwest Italy. Socio-demographic variables and quantitative-qualitative meat consumption habits of retail purchasers were investigated. One part of the questionnaire analyzed the relative importance of 12 meat choice purchasing attributes by employing the Best-Worst scaling methodology, a type of choice experiment. Our research found that households without children (subset B) have higher weekly meat consumption habits than those with children (subset A). Alternatively, the households with children (subset A) have a diet characterized by a greater variety of protein sources, such as legumes and fish. Both of the considered subsets preferred trusted butchers for meat buying, with supermarkets as a second choice. However, only consumers of subset A bought meat from farm butchers. Our team performed a consumer analysis to identify meat consumption patterns in the two considered subsets. Simultaneously, a Best-Worst analysis evidenced several choice attributes with different relevance for the two investigated samples segmentation in three clusters of purchase.
Valentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Tibor Verduna; Stefano Massaglia. Household Behavior with Respect to Meat Consumption: Differences between Households with and without Children. Veterinary Sciences 2017, 4, 53 .
AMA StyleValentina Maria Merlino, Danielle Borra, Tibor Verduna, Stefano Massaglia. Household Behavior with Respect to Meat Consumption: Differences between Households with and without Children. Veterinary Sciences. 2017; 4 (4):53.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Tibor Verduna; Stefano Massaglia. 2017. "Household Behavior with Respect to Meat Consumption: Differences between Households with and without Children." Veterinary Sciences 4, no. 4: 53.
Italy’s kiwifruit growers are considered to be world-leading players of the past 20 years. However, with this success come its challenges. In the last five years, a bacterial canker of kiwifruit known as Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) has caused a dramatic reduction in the size of the areas cultivated, leading to several experienced Piedmontese Actinidia deliciosa growers beginning to cultivate the A. arguta. To better understand the potential for replacing the common kiwifruit in Italy’s Piedmont region with plantations of A. arguta and to attain a systematic approach and support for decision situations; we assessed the environmental impact of the two production chains (field and storage) from a technical-operational perspective. The assessment was conducted through interviews with producers, field and warehouse technicians and sales managers in order to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the two systems. The work presented below considers the application of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method for the field system (two different phases of the plantation) and the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis for the entire supply chain (field and warehouse management). Finally, a TOWS analysis (Threats, Opportunities, Weakness, Strengths) integrated the results of both LCA and SWOT analyses and permitted to highlight the development strategies for A. arguta in Piedmont. The total orchard cycle for A. arguta presents an impact of 0.14 kg CO2 eq (GWP) and for A. deliciosa an impact of 0.11 kg CO2 eq (GWP). Based on the synthesis of results from our TOWS analysis, we identified the following development strategies to help to shape the future A. arguta supply chain in Piedmont: Large-scale oriented; Berry fruits oriented; Export and organic oriented and Niche oriented.
Claudio Baudino; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Rossella Briano; Stefano Massaglia; Cristiana Peano. Integrated Methodologies (SWOT, TOWS, LCA) for Improving Production Chains and Environmental Sustainability of Kiwifruit and Baby Kiwi in Italy. Sustainability 2017, 9, 1621 .
AMA StyleClaudio Baudino, Nicole Roberta Giuggioli, Rossella Briano, Stefano Massaglia, Cristiana Peano. Integrated Methodologies (SWOT, TOWS, LCA) for Improving Production Chains and Environmental Sustainability of Kiwifruit and Baby Kiwi in Italy. Sustainability. 2017; 9 (9):1621.
Chicago/Turabian StyleClaudio Baudino; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Rossella Briano; Stefano Massaglia; Cristiana Peano. 2017. "Integrated Methodologies (SWOT, TOWS, LCA) for Improving Production Chains and Environmental Sustainability of Kiwifruit and Baby Kiwi in Italy." Sustainability 9, no. 9: 1621.
Consumers can be important active contributors to a sustainable society by selecting foods that are produced respecting environmental and socially ethical standards. In the fruit sector, sustainability issues are often associated with imprecisely defined concepts such as “locally grown”, “freshness” and “local product”. This study has investigated raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) purchases in order to identify how berry fruits choice attributes are ranked by consumers in two Italian Regions, using a choice experiment (best-worst methodology). Twelve attributes—that indirectly refer to the concept of environmental sustainability—have been investigated. According to the preferences expressed by our sample of retail purchasers (n = 669), the results show that the reasons for the purchase of berries are associated with numerous parameters among which freshness and product origin are the most important and price was not ranked as so relevant. These findings indirectly testify the consumer attention towards the sustainability of local production and the link between sustainability and territory. Therefore, we can presume that the improvement of consumer familiarity with attributes such as “locally grown” and “local product” could support more eco-friendly consumption of raspberries and blueberries.
Vincenzo Girgenti; Stefano Massaglia; Angela Mosso; Cristiana Peano; Filippo Brun. Exploring Perceptions of Raspberries and Blueberries by Italian Consumers. Sustainability 2016, 8, 1027 .
AMA StyleVincenzo Girgenti, Stefano Massaglia, Angela Mosso, Cristiana Peano, Filippo Brun. Exploring Perceptions of Raspberries and Blueberries by Italian Consumers. Sustainability. 2016; 8 (10):1027.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVincenzo Girgenti; Stefano Massaglia; Angela Mosso; Cristiana Peano; Filippo Brun. 2016. "Exploring Perceptions of Raspberries and Blueberries by Italian Consumers." Sustainability 8, no. 10: 1027.
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Andrea Viberti; Andrea Dal Vecchio; Danielle Borra; Stefano Massaglia. On line communication and new media: Different using between companies in three important Italian wine districts. BIO Web of Conferences 2015, 5, 03016 .
AMA StyleAndrea Viberti, Andrea Dal Vecchio, Danielle Borra, Stefano Massaglia. On line communication and new media: Different using between companies in three important Italian wine districts. BIO Web of Conferences. 2015; 5 ():03016.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Viberti; Andrea Dal Vecchio; Danielle Borra; Stefano Massaglia. 2015. "On line communication and new media: Different using between companies in three important Italian wine districts." BIO Web of Conferences 5, no. : 03016.
Andrea Viberti; Stefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra. Wine, wineries & internet: How new media are used by producers of Langhe and Roero. BIO Web of Conferences 2014, 3, 3004 .
AMA StyleAndrea Viberti, Stefano Massaglia, Danielle Borra. Wine, wineries & internet: How new media are used by producers of Langhe and Roero. BIO Web of Conferences. 2014; 3 ():3004.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Viberti; Stefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra. 2014. "Wine, wineries & internet: How new media are used by producers of Langhe and Roero." BIO Web of Conferences 3, no. : 3004.
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Danielle Borra; Andrea Viberti; Stefano Massaglia; Andrea Dal Vecchio. Sustainability of Italian wines: Knowledge, understanding, and interest of consumers. BIO Web of Conferences 2014, 3, 03003 .
AMA StyleDanielle Borra, Andrea Viberti, Stefano Massaglia, Andrea Dal Vecchio. Sustainability of Italian wines: Knowledge, understanding, and interest of consumers. BIO Web of Conferences. 2014; 3 ():03003.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDanielle Borra; Andrea Viberti; Stefano Massaglia; Andrea Dal Vecchio. 2014. "Sustainability of Italian wines: Knowledge, understanding, and interest of consumers." BIO Web of Conferences 3, no. : 03003.