Food irradiation: Public opinion surveys
Conference
·
OSTI ID:5131849
The Canadian government are discussing the legislation, regulations and practical protocol necessary for the commercialization of food irradiation. Food industry marketing, public relations and media expertise will be needed to successfully introduce this new processing choice to retailers and consumers. Consumer research to date including consumer opinion studies and market trials conducted in the Netherlands, United States, South Africa and Canada will be explored for signposts to successful approaches to the introduction of irradiated foods to retailers and consumers. Research has indicated that the terms used to describe irradiation and information designed to reduce consumer fears will be important marketing tools. Marketers will be challenged to promote old foods, which look the same to consumers, in a new light. Simple like or dislike or intention to buy surveys will not be effective tools. Consumer fears must be identified and effectively handled to support a receptive climate for irradiated food products. A cooperative government, industry, health professional, consumer association and retailer effort will be necessary for the successful introduction of irradiated foods into the marketplace. Grocery Products Manufacturers of Canada is a national trade association of more than 150 major companies engaged in the manufacture of food, non-alcoholic beverages and array of other national-brand consumer items sold through retail outlets.
- OSTI ID:
- 5131849
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-870822-
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Analysis of the Transition to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and the Potential Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure Requirements
Analysis of the Transition to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and the Potential Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure Requirements, March 2008
Canada and France establish their own models for recovering packaging waste
Program Document
·
Fri Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 2008
·
OSTI ID:1052721
Analysis of the Transition to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and the Potential Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure Requirements, March 2008
Technical Report
·
Fri Mar 14 00:00:00 EDT 2008
·
OSTI ID:1219587
Canada and France establish their own models for recovering packaging waste
Journal Article
·
Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994
· Waste Age; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:7236664
Related Subjects
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
292000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Supply
Demand & Forecasting
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320900 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Education & Public Relations-- (1980-)
553004* -- Agriculture & Food Technology-- Food Protection & Preservation-- (1987-)
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
AFRICA
CANADA
COMMERCIALIZATION
CONSUMER PROTECTION
EUROPE
FOOD
FOOD INDUSTRY
FOOD PROCESSING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INDUSTRY
IRRADIATION
LEGISLATION
MARKET
NETHERLANDS
NORTH AMERICA
PROCESSING
PUBLIC OPINION
PUBLIC RELATIONS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SOUTH AFRICA
SURVEYS
TRADE
USA
WESTERN EUROPE
292000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Supply
Demand & Forecasting
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320900 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Education & Public Relations-- (1980-)
553004* -- Agriculture & Food Technology-- Food Protection & Preservation-- (1987-)
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
AFRICA
CANADA
COMMERCIALIZATION
CONSUMER PROTECTION
EUROPE
FOOD
FOOD INDUSTRY
FOOD PROCESSING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INDUSTRY
IRRADIATION
LEGISLATION
MARKET
NETHERLANDS
NORTH AMERICA
PROCESSING
PUBLIC OPINION
PUBLIC RELATIONS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SOUTH AFRICA
SURVEYS
TRADE
USA
WESTERN EUROPE