This study examines the roles of cholesterol information and advertising in explaining consumption trends for fats and oils, focusing on butter. Results suggest increased consumer awareness of the health effects of blood cholesterol has contributed to the secular decline in butter consumption in Canada. Although consumers' responses to negative information appear to outweigh their responses to positive information, the industry advertising campaign launched in 1978 by the Dairy Bureau of Canada has had a positive effect on butter demand.
Paul, Rolland (author), Garner, J. Marvin (author), and Sweet, Orville K. (author)
Format:
Book
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
USA: Lowell Press, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C16624
Notes:
197 pages., Communications aspects include information about "The Nitrite Fiasco" and advertising campaigns such as "The Lean Theme" and "Pork - the Other White Meat."
