Consumer behavior of organic and functional foods in Brazil

Abstract The objective of this study was to correlate the gender and behavior of consumers of organic foods enriched with functional properties. The study was carried out by investigating the profile of organic and functional food consumers through the application of a questionnaire. A total of 1230 responses (of the questionnaire) were collected from people from all Brazilian states through social networks and e-mails following the snowball technique during the months of February and March 2017. The results showed that women expressed greater interest in consuming organic foods enriched with functional properties compared to men. Men and women agree that organic food are produced in a sustainable. Their high price, difficult access, irregular supply and availability in few establishments were highlighted as the main limiting factors for not consuming organic food, while an increased motivation (of consumption) was related to the awareness that organic foods are healthier and can improve quality of life. Fruits and vegetables are the most consumed organic foods among men and women, however women consume more functional foods than men. Thus, there are few differences in behavior and eating habits of organic foods between men and women.

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Main Authors: MARTINS,Adalgisa Paula de Oliveira, BEZERRA,Maria de Fátima, MARQUES JÚNIOR,Sérgio, BRITO,André Fonseca, ANDRADE NETO,Júlio César de, GALVÃO JÚNIOR,José Geraldo Bezerra, LIMA JÚNIOR,Dorgival Morais de, RANGEL,Adriano Henrique do Nascimento
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2020
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612020000200469
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