James F. Evans Collection, cited reference, Results of a survey on consumer acceptance of food irradiation are discussed. The roles social persuasion, positive information, and negative information play in consumer acceptance were examined.
James F. Evans Collection, Results of a study that explored consumer acceptance of food irradiation by measuring consumers' willingness to purchase irradiated produce are presented.
Bruhn, Christine M. (author), Diaz-Knauf, Katherine V. (author), Schutz, Howard G. (author), and Department of Consumer Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1989-10
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 94 Document Number: C07279
James F. Evans Collection, Results of a survey conducted to determine consumer attitudes toward irradiated foods are presented. The survey examined the effects of label information, safety awareness and concern, FDA approval, and expectations of safety, quality and price on overall willingness to purchase irradiated foods.
James F. Evans Collection, The results of a regional survey of 371 people are discussed. The purpose of the survey was to examine the public's knowledge of and attitude towards food irradiation, and to assess the public's sources of information about food irradiation.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07081
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection; Table of Contents and Introduction, [s.l.] : Wise Research Associates, Inc., 1984. Prepared for U.S. Department of Energy and national Pork Producers Council. 60 p., The findings of a feasibility study on food irradiation are summarized in this report. The purpose of the study was to assess consumer concerns about current food preservation methods, determine consumer awareness and their initial reaction to food irradiation, and discover the change in consumer attitudes after information was provided to them on food irradiation and its potential benefits.
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.
James F. Evans Collection, cited reference, The results of a study that examined consumer willingness to buy irradiated food products are presented. Benefits and risks of food irradiation, economics feasibility, and consumer attitudes are described.
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 controversy between professionals, many of whom feel food irradiation is safe and has many benefits, and food irradiation opponents, some of whom have used misinformation and other tactics to discredit the process, is discussed.
James F. Evans Collection, cited reference, Consumers have objected to FDA's ruling that irradiation is a safe and effective means to control major sources of foodborne diseases in poultry. Government agency views and consumer attitudes concerning irradiated food are discussed.
Facinoli, Sandra L. (author), Thompson, Rebecca S. (author), and Thompson: Library Technician, Information Centers Branch, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD; Facinoli: Coordinator, Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1993
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07023
Casey, Mark W. (author), Doyle, Willard H. (author), and Brand Group, Inc., Chicago, IL; Brand Group, Inc., Chicago, IL
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07075
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Chicago, IL : Brand Group, Inc., 1986. Final report, prepared for National Marine Fisheries Service, Cooperative Agreement no. NA84AA-H-SK099. 18 p., A study designed to evaluate consumer fears of irradiation, to assess consumer acceptance of irradiated seafood and the impact on the seafood industry, and to develop strategies to help consumers overcome food irradiation concerns is described in this report.
Evans, cited reference, Two perspectives on food irradiation are given. The first cites advances in legislative approval as proof that the process is safe and is here to stay. the second perspective suggests irradiation should be discounted due to consumer concerns and the lack of research proving the safety of both irradiated foods and the process itself
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.
James F. Evans Collection, The debate over whether food irradiation should be banned is discussed. The advantages, limitations, and consumer fears of irradiation are included.
Evans, cited reference, Some poultry processors have decided not to use food irradiation despite FDA's approval. Reasons for their decision, which include consumer acceptance and safety, are given.
Doyle, Mona (author), Dubin, Ellen Z. (author), Titlebaum, Libby F. (author), and The Stop and Shop Companies, Boston, MA; The Stop and Shop Companies, Boston, MA; The Consumer Network, Inc.
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1983-05
Published:
USA: Food and Nutrition Press, Westport, CT
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 94 Document Number: C07301
