Mario D’Amico
Biographic Data
| ID | 6322245 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mario D’Amico |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mario |
| FAMILY NAME | D’Amico |
| SIGNATURE | D’AMICO M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Catania |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9411-6714 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Environmental awareness affects adoption of greener production systems: Evidence from Italian winegrowers
This study investigates the environmental awareness (EA) of Italian winegrowers and its influence on adopting sustainable production protocols. Utilising a multidimensional concept of EA, an online survey was conducted with 275 winegrowers from the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Protected Designation of Origin area. Data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling and a Multinomial Probit Model, revealing four out of five dimensions as c…
How do farmers plan to safeguard the environment? Empirical evidence on farmers’ intentions to adopt organic pest management practices
The development and optimization of more sustainable pest control methods, primarily focusing on preventive strategies and non-chemical tools, is a global priority for scientists and agrochemical companies. This study examines Sicilian farmers’ willingness to adopt organic pest management practices for protecting tomatoes and zucchini from two key insect pests, namely Tuta absoluta and Bemisia tabaci. We implemented the Theory of Planned Behavior…
Intrinsic motivation strongly affects the readiness toward circular food consumption: Evidence from the motivation–opportunity–ability model
Purpose This study empirically explores the factors that influence consumers’ readiness toward engagement in circular food consumption. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model based on the motivation–opportunity–ability (MOA) framework was developed. In addition to all the classical relationships in this theoretical framework, respondents' age and education were added to the model. An online survey was conducted, resulting in an overall sa…
Expanding the PGI certification scheme as a marketing tool in the olive oil industry: A perspective on consumer behavior
Purpose Recently, several regional protected geographical indications (PGI) have been introduced in Italy for extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) with the aim of coping with the substantial failure of protected designations of origin (PDO). This study aims to identify which characteristics consumers expect, in order to anticipate the market success. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a survey has been used on a sample of consumers from Sicily, …
Premium, popular and basic olive oils: Mapping product segmentation and consumer profiles for different classes of olive oil
Purpose Urban metropolitan consumers react to the different qualitative categorizations of the product thus creating homogeneous market segments. The aim of this paper is to identify specific market segments which allow for the definition of homogeneous olive oil consumer targets. Design/methodology/approach This study was based on the stated preferences of consumers and emphasizes the role that different quality scales of olive oil have in the e…
Harmful Compounds and Willingness to Buy for Reduced-Additives Salami. An Outlook on Italian Consumers
The consumption pattern of salami has been subjected to relatively widespread attention by academician, but few studies concerning the health implications of salami consumption have been published. Since additives and product origins represent important attributes for salami, the objective of this paper is twofold: (i) to explore the role of two additives, salt and nitrates, in addition to the Italian origin, in relation to consumer attitudes and…
A comparative multidimensional evaluation of conservation agriculture systems: A case study from a Mediterranean area of Southern Italy
A comparative multidimensional evaluation of conservation agriculture systems: A case study from a Mediterranean area of Southern Italy
Harmful Compounds and Willingness to Buy for Reduced-Additives Salami. An Outlook on Italian Consumers
The consumption pattern of salami has been subjected to relatively widespread attention by academician, but few studies concerning the health implications of salami consumption have been published. Since additives and product origins represent important attributes for salami, the objective of this paper is twofold: (i) to explore the role of two additives, salt and nitrates, in addition to the Italian origin, in relation to consumer attitudes and…
Expanding the PGI certification scheme as a marketing tool in the olive oil industry: A perspective on consumer behavior
Purpose Recently, several regional protected geographical indications (PGI) have been introduced in Italy for extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) with the aim of coping with the substantial failure of protected designations of origin (PDO). This study aims to identify which characteristics consumers expect, in order to anticipate the market success. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a survey has been used on a sample of consumers from Sicily, …
Premium, popular and basic olive oils: Mapping product segmentation and consumer profiles for different classes of olive oil
Purpose Urban metropolitan consumers react to the different qualitative categorizations of the product thus creating homogeneous market segments. The aim of this paper is to identify specific market segments which allow for the definition of homogeneous olive oil consumer targets. Design/methodology/approach This study was based on the stated preferences of consumers and emphasizes the role that different quality scales of olive oil have in the e…
How do farmers plan to safeguard the environment? Empirical evidence on farmers’ intentions to adopt organic pest management practices
The development and optimization of more sustainable pest control methods, primarily focusing on preventive strategies and non-chemical tools, is a global priority for scientists and agrochemical companies. This study examines Sicilian farmers’ willingness to adopt organic pest management practices for protecting tomatoes and zucchini from two key insect pests, namely Tuta absoluta and Bemisia tabaci. We implemented the Theory of Planned Behavior…
Intrinsic motivation strongly affects the readiness toward circular food consumption: Evidence from the motivation–opportunity–ability model
Purpose This study empirically explores the factors that influence consumers’ readiness toward engagement in circular food consumption. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model based on the motivation–opportunity–ability (MOA) framework was developed. In addition to all the classical relationships in this theoretical framework, respondents' age and education were added to the model. An online survey was conducted, resulting in an overall sa…
Environmental awareness affects adoption of greener production systems: Evidence from Italian winegrowers
This study investigates the environmental awareness (EA) of Italian winegrowers and its influence on adopting sustainable production protocols. Utilising a multidimensional concept of EA, an online survey was conducted with 275 winegrowers from the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Protected Designation of Origin area. Data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling and a Multinomial Probit Model, revealing four out of five dimensions as c…
Business (7 works) · Economics (6 works) · Marketing (5 works) · Environmental resource management (3 works) · Environmental Sustainability in Business (3 works) · Food Science (3 works) · Marketing (3 works) · Mathematics (3 works) · Originality (3 works) · Wine Industry and Tourism (3 works)