Drivers of liking and value perception for a new apple cultivar in Italy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21295128 |
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| Authors | Sergio Rivaroli (0000-0002-7220-223X, University of Bologna, corresponding author), Roberta Spadoni (0000-0003-2332-1926, University of Bologna), Stefano Tartarini (0000-0002-3920-5658, University of Bologna), R Grégori (0000-0003-0980-3910, University of Bologna), Bettina Riedel (0000-0001-8858-8627, University of Bologna), Paola Draicchio (University of Bologna), L Folini (0000-0002-4927-2360), Themistoklis Altintzoglou (0000-0002-9877-966X, Nofima), Maurizio Canavari (0000-0003-0573-7880, University of Bologna) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 125 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Pages | 410-424 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-18 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-10-2022-0865 |
| OpenAlex | W4379883428 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 35 |
Purpose Combining sensory evaluations and hypothetical valuation mechanisms, this study aims to investigate the impact of consumers' product sensory attributes on willingness to pay (WTP) and overall liking for a new apple cultivar. Design/methodology/approach A sample of non-expert participants (n = 122) evaluated the overall liking and just-about-right (JAR) attributes. A variable transformation approach was applied to make linear and interval regression models between the JAR attributes, overall liking scores and participants' WTP. Findings The study reveals the high consumer appreciation for the new apple in both hedonic and economic terms. After controlling the anchoring effect's bias, the predicted mean WTP for the new apple cultivar was €3.26 per kilogramme. Crunchiness and flavour significantly affect both participants' overall liking and WTP. Research limitations/implications The main limitation is the non-probabilistic sampling procedure, which does not allow for the generalisation of the results. Penalty analysis for JAR attributes in monetary and hedonic terms is beneficial for optimising the product and evaluating its potential in the marketplace. Practical implications The findings provide helpful directions for product optimisation in future breeding programmes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the new apple cultivars in the marketplace. Originality/value This study provides evidence of the beneficial synergy of mixing sensory-oriented research with the behavioural economics field of study
Advertising · Business · Economics · Microeconomics · Originality · Perception · Product (mathematics) · Sustainability · Valuation (finance) · Willingness to pay · Marketing · Mathematics · Organic Food and Agriculture · Psychology · Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods · Social Psychology · Wine Industry and Tourism
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