14 pages., Online via publisher and JSTOR digital archive., Author analyzed four television series that introduced a new gender archetype: masculine loners who care deeply about traditional and home-style foods.
19 pages., Online via UI Catalog., Authors discussed the benefits and challenges of managing environmental disputes through facilitation and mediation, where a neutral third party is engaged to help design and manage a constructive problem-solving process. The article included examples of mediation efforts.
Stewart-Knox, B.J. (author), Markovina, J. (author), Rankin, A. (author), Bunting, B.P. (author), Kuznesof, S. (author), Fischer, A.R.H. (author), Van der Lans, L.A. (author), Poinhos, R. (author), de Almeida, M.D.V. (author), Panzone, L. (author), Gibney, M. (author), and Frewer, L.J. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2016
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 137 Document Number: D11461
11 pages., Via UI online subscription, Researchers examined the degree to which factors which determine uptake of personalised nutrition vary between EU countries to better target policies to encourage uptake, and optimise the health benefits of personalised nutrition technology.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08866
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Pages 139-169 in Ormrod, James S. (ed.), Changing our environment, changing ourselves: nature, labour, knowledge and alienation. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK, London. 315 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 134 Document Number: D11401
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30 pages., Online via website., "Despite the growing use of genetically modified crops over the past 20 years, most Americans say they know only a little about GM foods. And many people appear to hold 'soft' views about the health effects of GM foods, saying they are not sure about whether such foods are better or worse for one's health. ... a majority of Americans perceive disagreement in the scientific community over whether or not GM foods are safe to eat. And, only a minority of Americans perceive scientists as having a strong understanding of the health risks and benefits of GM foods."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: D11398
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17 pages., Online via website., A national survey among U.S. adults explored public thinking about scientists and their research on GM food. "In broad strokes, the survey shows that Americans believe the public is paying more attention to health eating today than they did 20 years ago. But, it is not clear to the public whether people are actually eating healthier today. ... About half of U.S. adults think the eating habits of Americans are less healthy today than they were 20 years ago and most point the blame at both the quantity and quality of what people eat."
3 pages., Via online from publisher., Summary of promotion and business management options identified during a National Rural Grocery Summit, Wichita, KS, hosted by Kansas State University Center for Engagement and Community Development.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08867
Notes:
Pages 171-214 in Ormrod, James S. (ed.), Changing our environment, changing ourselves: nature, labour, knowledge and alienation. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK, London. 315 pages.
Verneau, Fabio (author), La Barbera, Francesco (author), Kolle, Susanne (author), Amato, Mario (author), Del Giudice, Teresa (author), and Grunert, Klaus (author)
Format:
Journal / Abstract
Publication Date:
2016
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 153 Document Number: D06804
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11201
Notes:
Online via ProPublica website. 2 pages., Examines issues of bogus labels and related issues in the arena of food distribution, marketing, and communications.
15 pages., The paper analyses characteristics of vertical relationships of organic supply chains with a specific focus on the processing and retailing sectors. The analysis takes into account different regions of the EU Mediterranean area. Data were collected through interviews using an ad hoc questionnaire. The survey was based on a sample of 306 firms, including processors and retailers. The analysis revealed that a relevant aspect for the processing firms of organic products concerns the guaranteeing of safety and quality levels for the products. The main tools to implement the quality management are based on the adoption of specific production regulations and quality controls. The premium price most frequently applied by processors ranges from 10% to 40% and similar values are revealed for retailers. The diffusion of supply contracts allows the vertical coordination between agriculture and processing firms in the organic supply chains. The main distribution channels for the processing firms are represented by specialised shops in organic products, direct sales and supermarkets.
Jackson, Janine (author) and Bell, Beverly (author)
Format:
Interview
Publication Date:
2015-10-22
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 168 Document Number: D08693
Notes:
Transcript posted on the website of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), New York City, New York. Interview of Beverly Bell, coordinator of Other Worlds, a "women-led and movement-building collaborative." 6 pages.
A version of this article appears in print on September 6, 2015, Section A, Page 1 of the New York Edition of the New York Times with the headline, "Emails reveal academic ties in a food war.", Examines lobbying activities of firms and interest groups in the debate over bioengineered foods - and involving third-party scientists "and their supposedly unbiased research." Includes examples of interactions and financial support for university scientists by commercial firms.
International: International Food Information Council Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 121 Document Number: D11100
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84 pages., First edition. Via online from IFIC website., This guide shows effective planning and execution of food safety risk communication thr4ugh a practical, hands-on approach for communicators.
Misyak, Sarah H. (author), Johnson, Meredith Ledlie (author), McFerren, Mary M. (author), Culhane, Jennifer L. (author), Niewolny, Kim L. (author), Hosig, Kathryn W. (author), and Serrano, Elena (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2015-08
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: D06343
21 pages., Credibility is particularly important in organic food systems because there are only marginal visual and sensorial differences between organic and conventionally produced products, requiring consumers to trust in producers’ quality claims. In this article I explore what challenges the credibility of organic food systems and I explore how credibility of organic food systems can be maintained, using the Danish organic food system as a case study. The question is increasingly relevant as the sale of organic food is growing in Denmark as well as globally, and consumers’ expectations of organics continuously evolve. The inquiry is threefold, first I outline a conceptual framework for understanding trust and credibility in the food system, secondly I explore the developments in Danish organic food systems and thirdly discuss the challenges and opportunities for maintaining trust in the Danish organic food system. In the analysis I indicate eight key challenges: (1) unrealistic expectations, (2) blind trust and little motivation for extending their knowledge, (3) consumers assess the overall credibility of organic products, (4) ambitious ethical principles, (5) new consumer groups introduce new expectations, (6) frozen requirements in a changing world, (7) growing imports and labelling and (8) multiple versions of organics and the diversity is growing, as well as four aspects which may maintain the credibility of organics if implemented: (1) coordinate expectations, (2) communicate requested information, (3) institutional reform and (4) open communication of pros and cons of organic production.
Ollinger, Michael (author), Bovay, John (author), Hrdicka, Megan (author), and Wilkus, James (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2015-07-27
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 145 Document Number: D06578
Notes:
Paper presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics>2015 AAEA and WAEA joint annual meeting, San Francisco, California, July 26-28, 2015., 24 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 153 Document Number: D07410
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Online from Donald W.Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. 2 pages.
8 pages, - The ways in which consumers receive and process information have changed as they become more reliant on the internet.
- A significant proportion of consumers have little or no farming knowledge, but they wish to understand how their food is produced and don't always trust the information that is provided.
- Consumers see academics, farmers, and ranchers as highly credible food production information sources, and “mom scientists” rate highly as technical experts who share consumers' values.
- To ensure current and future animal science industry sustainability, better communication with consumers is required—a variety of tools are available to achieve this goal.
Zaffou, Madiha (author) and Campbell, Benjamin (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2015-07
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: D06279
Notes:
Accessed August 6, 2015., Paper presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association annual meeting, San Francisco, California, July 26-28, 2015.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: D06282
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Accessed August 6, 2015., Poster presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association and Western Agricultural Economics Association annual meeting, San Francisco, California, July 26-28, 2015. 2 pages
Fiore, M. (author), Conto, F. (author), Conte, A. (author), and Pellegrini, G. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2015-06
Published:
Italy
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: D06291
Notes:
Accessed August 6, 2015., Paper presented at the AIEAA (Associazione Italiana di Economia Agraria e Applicata) conference, Ancona, Italy, June 11.12, 2015. 14 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D07688
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Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona. 3 pages., Featuring farmer markets in airport terminals.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 139 Document Number: D05924
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Online via TruffleMedia. Transcript of a presentation at the 2015 Ag Issues Forum sponsored by Bayer CropScience in connection with the 2015 Commodity Classic,Phoenix, Arizona, February 24-25, 2015. 16 pages.
Young, Ian (author), Waddell, Lisa (author), Harding, Shannon (author), Greig, Judy (author), Mascarenhas, Mariola (author), Sivaramalingam, Bhairavi (author), Pham, Mai (author), and Papadopoulos, Andrew (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2015
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 153 Document Number: D06782
Qu, Shuyang (author), Gorham, Laura M. (author), Rumble, Joy N. (author), and Roper, Caroline G. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2015
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: D05790
Notes:
Paper presented in the Agricultural Communications Section of the annual conference of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, January 31-February 1, 2015. 28 pages.
Consumer acceptance of cultured meat is expected to depend on a wide diversity of determinants ranging from technology-related perceptions to product-specific expectations, and including wider contextual factors like media coverage, public involvement, and trust in science, policy and society. This paper discusses the case of cultured meat against this multitude of possible determinants shaping future consumer acceptance or rejection. The paper also presents insights from a primary exploratory study performed in April 2013 with consumers from Flanders (Belgium) (n=180). The concept of cultured meat was only known (unaided) by 13% of the study participants. After receiving basic information about what cultured meat is, participants expressed favorable expectations about the concept. Only 9% rejected the idea of trying cultured meat, while two thirds hesitated and about quarter indicated to be willing to try it. The provision of additional information about the environmental benefits of cultured meat compared to traditional meat resulted in 43% of the participants indicating to be willing to try this novel food, while another 51% indicated to be ‘maybe’ willing to do so. Price and sensory expectations emerged as major obstacles. Consumers eating mostly vegetarian meals were less convinced that cultured meat might be healthy, suggesting that vegetarians may not be the ideal primary target group for this novel meat substitute. Although exploratory rather than conclusive, the findings generally underscore doubts among consumers about trying this product when it would become available, and therefore also the challenge for cultured meat to mimic traditional meat in terms of sensory quality at an affordable price in order to become acceptable for future consumers.
11 pages., Online via Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Concept paper summarized "key 'hotspots' for waste generation along the food supply chain and identified a range of existing solutions/measures that can help producers, retailers and consumers reduce the amount of food wasted. Emphasis placed on reducing waste of perishable, fresh produce.
In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in new type, direct and short supply chains (SSC) Hungary, and the markets have proved to be globalisation-resilient, keeping their market share from sales of fast-moving consumer goods. We conducted a consumer and producer survey to identify the most important expectations and experiences about markets in Hungary. We applied a service quality model (SERVQUAL) to measure the consumers’ and producers’ opinions and satisfaction of Hungarian markets. A warning result of our study is that vendors estimate their level of service above that of the consumers’ experiences which means that, in spite of the direct communication, they do not have an accurate understanding of their customers’ requirements. Our surveys also showed that there is a substantial deficiency between the services expected and experienced at markets in all dimensions (environment, service, convenience and produce) that influence the choice of retail channel. The most important dimension proved to be produce quality which should thus remain in the focus of market developments. In recent years, new trends in urban local food movements have started to emerge in Hungary which could not be detected at the time of our survey (2012). Thus we intend to extend our survey in the future to see whether these new local-alternative food movements have formed a new consumer segment for farmers’ markets in Hungary, and in what way should the market vendors modify their services to be able to ride this new trend.
11 pages., Online from publisher via JSTOR digital archive., Authors identified how fears about Asian immigration are often expressed in a distaste for foreign food in the Australian media and official discourse. They also examined how newspaper and television coverage of food poisoning in restaurants and food courts suggests a link between ethnicity and contamination.
This paper examines the media coverage of the 2013 London cultured meat tasting event, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Using major news outlets, prominent magazines covering food and science issues, and advocacy websites concerning meat consumption, the paper characterizes the overall emphases of the coverage, the tenor of the coverage, and compares the media portrayal of the important issues to the demographic and psychological realities of the actual consumer market into which cultured meat will compete. In particular, the paper argues that Western media gives a distorted picture of what obstacles are in the path of cultured meat acceptance, especially by overemphasizing and overrepresenting the importance of the reception of cultured meat among vegetarians. Promoters of cultured meat should recognize the skewed impression that this media coverage provides and pay attention to the demographic data that suggests strict vegetarians are a demographically negligible group. Resources for promoting cultured meat should focus on the empirical demographics of the consumer market and the empirical psychology of mainstream consumers.
Barkley, Andrew (author) and Barkkley, Paul W. (author)
Format:
Book
Publication Date:
2015
Published:
USA: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, London and New York.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 154 Document Number: D07071
Notes:
196 pages., "In an information-based economy...the only source of prosperity is providing consumers with what they desire." Authors conclude that the flow of information from consumers to producers may be more important than providing consumers with knowledge about agriculture.
Leal, Arthur (author), Rumble, Joy (author), and Lamm, Alexa (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2015
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: D05793
Notes:
Paper presented in the Agricultural Communications Section of the annual conference of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, January 31-February 1, 2015. 28 pages.
13 pages., Online via UI e-subscription., "Despite the broadening of the American palate, Americans have shown little interest in the cuisines of Sub-Saharan Africa. This article examines how this lack of interest in African cuisines may lie in the limited and often stereotyped representations of Africa."
Shan, Liran Christine (author), Panagiotopoulos, Panagiotis (author), Regan, Aine (author), De Brun, Aoife (author), Barnett, Julie (author), Wall, Patrick (author), and McConnon, Aine (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2015
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 151 Document Number: D11599
5 pages., Online via UI e-subscription, Researchers examined the use and impact of social media on two-way communication between consumers and public organizations in the food safety and nutrition area. Findings indicated that social media penetrated and brought new opportunities to interactions between food organizations and the public.
McKim, Billy R. (author), Specht, Annie R. (author), Walker, Tegan (author), Walther, David (author), Homeyer, Megan (author), and Guerrero, Mark (author)
Format:
Journal article abstract
Publication Date:
2015
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: D06146
Located in folder with Document No. D06143., Presentation at North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture conference, Athens, Georgia, June 16-20, 2015.
Discusses varied nanotechnological applications in agricultural practices. Communications aspects cited: Research about the application of nanotechnology is needed to enhance the knowledge and awareness of nanotechnology applications in both agriculture and farming systems for farmers as well as industrial personnel and researchers. The nanoeducation should also connect schools, colleges, research centers, small scale industries and consumers to understand the potential benefits as well as risk and safety aspects of nanotechnology.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: D05789
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Paper presented in the Agricultural Communications Section of the annual conference of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, January 31-February 1, 2015. 21 pages., "Consumers' perceptions of food safety and food safety concerns are not consistent with the major causes of foodborne illness."
9 pages., Online via UI electronic subscription, Researchers reported on their analysis of a case of scandal concerning "set-style yogurt and jelly event" reporting by a micro-blog (i.e., we media) from "opinion leaders." Findings suggested that we media greatly increased dissemination of the voices of "opinion leaders" and triggered large-scale communication of food safety messaging to the public. "We media could be an effective tool to improve the food-safety status of the market."
22 pages., Via online., Researchers used quota convenience sampling to investigate consumer decision making and brand commitment for food brands promoted as "healthy." Findings indicated that familiarity can help increase purchase intentions and brand commitment for healthy brands with low credibility. However, to go beyond a transactional exchange to one that is relation in nature, familiarity, credibility, and quality are all crucial for fostering brand commitment.
Online via UI Library eCatalog., This article analyzed a spectrum of "food waste" frames appearing in contemporary U.S. public discourse, featuring a selection of selected television series, documentaries, a book, newspaper articles, social movement organizations, and citizen/community groups. Authors emphasized the importance of this issue and reported that they "anticipate a steady increase in the quantity and diversity of voices in food waste public discourse in the coming years."
15 pages., Via online., In food service settings, researchers assessed whether service familiarity (as rated by employers) moderated the relationship of employee-reported positive emotional displays and coworker ratings of service performance. Findings suggested that, overall, when an employee tended to have one-time encounters with customers or in interaction with a customer who is new to the store, display of positive emotions is especially influential on performance evaluations. However, positive emotional displays by service employees were found less important in contexts where the consumer tended to be more familiar with the emplyee and store.
"The current situation in the EU can be summarized by the paradoxical conclusion that GMO is safe to eat, but only when produced outside the Member States."
Meyer, Christian (author), Hamer, Martin (author), Terlau, Wiltrud (author), Raithel, Johannes (author), and Pongratz, Patrick (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2015
Published:
Germany
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 145 Document Number: D06581
Notes:
Presented at the International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks>2015 International European Forum, Innsbruk-Igls, Austria, February 9-13, 2015. 10 pages.
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)."
7 pages., via online journal, To respond to the high prevalence of obesity and its associated health consequences, recent food research and policy have focused on neighborhood food environments, especially the links between health and retail mix, proximity of food outlets, and types of foods available. In addition, the social environment exerts important influences on food-related behaviors, through mechanisms like role-modeling, social support, and social norms. This study examined the social dynamics of residents' health-related food-shopping behaviors in 2010–11 in urban Philadelphia, where we conducted 25 semi-structured resident interviews—the foundation for this paper—in addition to 514 structured interviews and a food environment audit. In interviews, participants demonstrated adaptability and resourcefulness in their food shopping; they chose to shop at stores that met a range of social needs. Those needs ranged from practical financial considerations, to fundamental issues of safety, to mundane concerns about convenience, and juggling multiple work and family responsibilities. The majority of participants were highly motivated to adapt their shopping patterns to accommodate personal financial constraints. In addition, they selectively shopped at stores frequented by people who shared their race/ethnicity, income and education, and they sought stores where they had positive interactions with personnel and proprietors. In deciding where to shop in this urban context, participants adapted their routines to avoid unsafe places and the threat of violence. Participants also discussed the importance of convenient stores that allowed for easy parking, accommodation of physical disabilities or special needs, and integration of food shopping into other daily activities like meeting children at school. Food research and policies should explicitly attend to the social dynamics that influence food-shopping behavior. In our social relationships, interactions, and responsibilities, there are countless opportunities to influence—and also to improve—health.
