19 pages., Online via UI e-subscription, Researchers examined the effectiveness of descriptive norm cues in the context of green advertising for large grocery chains through the lens of the persuasion knowledge model. "Results suggested that green advertising might be more productive if retailers frame their messages without descriptive norm cues and reliance on whether they are seen as 'green' (Whole Foods) or 'non green' (Wal-Mart)."
14 pages., Online via UI e-subscription, This critical review examined the role that country image and country of origin play in food retailing within the context of international trade in food. Authors developed a research agenda, highlighting several major avenues and methodological approaches with the aim of enhancing the relevance and validity of COO research in food retailing and promotion management.
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12 pages., Paper presented at the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) international congress, August 28-September 1, 2017, Parma, Italy., Researchers examined the effectiveness of the communication of the region of origin in print advertising messages for wine bearing a geographic indications (GI) label. Results demonstrated the ability of extrinsic advertising cues (region of origin) to create value. The geographical area exerted a more favorable influence on consumers' purchase intention when it was conveyed in pictorial-textual format.