James F. Evans Collection, cited reference, Consumer's willingness to purchase irradiated foods as well as their understanding of the food irradiation process are examined.
Dickrell, Peter A. (author) and McCracken, Vicki A. (author)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07076
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection; Highlights and Table of Contents, Pullman, WA : IMPACT Center, College of Agricultural and Home Economics, Washington State University, [1987]. Information Series no. 14. 43 p., U.S. consumers' past acceptance of food technologies (microwaves, artificial sweeteners, etc.) and their current decision-making process were examined in this study in order to assess potential acceptance and usage of irradiation foods. Benefits of food irradiation are explained.
James F. Evans Collection, The benefits and hurdles to wider use of food irradiation are discussed, including consumer attitudes, food quality, cost, safety, and regulations.