Knowledge and acceptance of genetically modified foods among consumers in the IX^th Region of Chile

Abstract:

In the context of the debate about genetically modified foods (GMF) generated in developed countries, the degree of knowledge about GMF and the importance of this variable in the purchase decision of consumers in Temuco (Chile) was determined by means of a personal survey of 400 individuals. The degree of knowledge of the subject found was below average. Using conjoint analysis, it was found that in liquid milk and tomato sauce, in general, the presence of genetic modification in the food was more important than the brand and the price in the purchase decision. Consumers preferred non-transgenic foods, of known brands, but were not prepared to pay a higher price for non-transgenic foods.

Año de publicación:

2009

Keywords:

• Purchasing behaviour
• Genetically modified foods
• Conjoint analysis

Fuente:

scopus