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Traceability information carriers. The technology backgrounds and consumers' perceptions of the technological solutions

Chrysochou, Polymeros, Chryssochoidis, George M., Kehagia, Olga (2009) Traceability information carriers. The technology backgrounds and consumers' perceptions of the technological solutions. Appetite, 53 (3). pp. 322-331. ISSN 0195-6663. (doi:10.1016/j.appet.2009.07.011) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:52794)

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Abstract

The implementation of traceability in the food supply chain has reinforced adoption of technologies with the ability to track forward and trace back product-related information. Based on the premise that these technologies can be used as a means to provide product-related information to consumers, this paper explores the perceived benefits and drawbacks of such technologies. The aim is to identify factors that influence consumers’ perceptions of such technologies, and furthermore to advise the agri-food business on issues that they should consider prior to the implementation of such technologies in their production lines. For the purposes of the study, a focus group study was conducted across 12 European countries, while a set of four different technologies used as a means to provide traceability information to consumers was the focal point of the discussions in each focus group. Results show that the amount of and confidence in the information provided, perceived levels of convenience, impact on product quality and safety, impact on consumers’ health and the environment, and potential consequences on ethical and privacy liberties constitute important factors influencing consumers’ perceptions of technologies that provide traceability.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.appet.2009.07.011
Uncontrolled keywords: Traceability; Consumer; Focus groups; RFID; Barcode
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5351 Business
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business
Depositing User: Kimberley Attard-Owen
Date Deposited: 07 Dec 2015 11:40 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:22 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/52794 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Chryssochoidis, George M..

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