An Empirical Study of Latvian Consumer’s Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Genetically Modified Organisms

Aleksejeva, Inese

doi:10.5755/j01.eis.0.10.14624

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“…These findings are consistent with the previous studies that assert that consumers tend to have negative attitudes toward GMO food production and its impact on the environment. As previously discussed, consumers have a low acceptance level regarding GMOs regarding their safety and impact on the environment [13]. However, data from this study conflicts with the previous studies that show that there is a lack of awareness surrounding the term GMO among consumers.…”

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confidence: 85%

“…A study from the University of Latvia assessed 1,184 participants' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs toward GMOs using a ten-point Likert scale [13]. The study revealed that consumers were very skeptical of GM animal products, with an average acceptance of 1.97.…”

Section: Consumer Knowledge and Preference Toward Different Food Prodmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Participants also agreed (average 6.89) that GMOs are simply unnatural, something they view negatively. Despite the participants' strong, negative perceptions of GMOs, half of the participants rated their knowledge of GMOs less than 5, while 16.4% of participants ranked their knowledge at 3 [13]. A study that surveyed 346 nursing students' attitudes toward GMOs revealed that 77.7% believed GMOs are dangerous to living things, and 72.8% thought that GMOs are not safe for consumption [14].…”

Section: Consumer Knowledge and Preference Toward Different Food Prodmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Consumer awareness and knowledge about food sources and possible environmental impact

Wunderlich¹,

Smoller²

2019

Int. J. EI

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This study investigates consumer awareness and knowledge about two methods of food production and possible environmental impact, specifically organic farming and genetically modified or engineered food production. Consumers are often unaware of the details of the first step of the food supply chain, which is the food production method and its environmental impact. It is believed that organic farming causes the least damage to the environment as it uses no pesticides or herbicides in agriculture. However, genetically modified food is used frequently in the United Sates to increase yield and to meet the growing demand for food. Consumers generally are becoming more interested to learn about the food they purchase and the possible environmental impact of how it was produced. An online survey was conducted to evaluate consumers' knowledge about the production systems and their preferences. Two hundred and four adult participants answered all the questions on the survey. The survey questions included demographic data and general questions about their knowledge of and their beliefs regarding different food production systems, particularly the genetically modified food and potential environmental impact. Almost half (48%) of the participants believed that genetically modified food production has a harmful impact on the environment, while 31.4% had no knowledge about this method of food production and possible environmental impact. A χ 2 test showed a significant association between preference for non-genetically modified food and individuals' beliefs on how this food production system may impact the environment (χ 2 (1) = 29.592, p = 0.001). Seventy-five percent, of the 98 participants who believed that genetically modified food production has a harmful impact on the environment, preferred foods to be labeled. A majority (almost 80%) of participants acknowledged that their food purchasing decisions are contingent on the method of food production and its possible impact on the environment.

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confidence: 85%

Section: Consumer Knowledge and Preference Toward Different Food Prodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Consumer Knowledge and Preference Toward Different Food Prodmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Consumer awareness and knowledge about food sources and possible environmental impact

Wunderlich¹,

Smoller²

2019

Int. J. EI

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“…A study from the University of Latvia assessed 1,184 participants' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs toward GMOs using a ten-point Likert scale [13]. The study revealed that consumers were very sceptical of GM animal products, with an average acceptance of 1.97.…”

Section: Consumer Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Gmosmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Participants also agreed (average 6.89) that GMOs are simply unnatural, something they view negatively. Despite the participants' strong, negative perceptions of GMOs, half of the participants rated their knowledge of GMOs less than a five, while 16.4% of participants ranked their knowledge at a 3 [13]. A study that surveyed 346 nursing students' attitudes toward GMOs revealed that 77.7% believed GMOs are dangerous to living things, and 72.8% thought that GMOs are not safe for consumption [14].…”

Section: Consumer Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Gmosmentioning

confidence: 99%

Food Supply Chain in the United States: Potential Environmental Impact

Wunderlich

Smoller

2018

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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The Food Supply Chain describes how raw materials are transferred from suppliers to manufacturers, distributers, retailers, and finally, to customers. Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with how their food is sourced and produced in regard to the environment. The Green Food Supply Chain (GFSC) is gaining popularity in the United States (U.S.) as it integrates environmentally friendly and sustainable food production practices. Consumers are often unaware of the first step of the supply chain, which is food production. The different food production systems include Conventional, Organic, and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), and each has a different impact on the environment. In order to assess consumers' knowledge and preferences about their food's sources, 204 adult participants completed an online survey regarding this topic. The survey included demographic questions and general questions about their knowledge of and their beliefs regarding GMO food production and its impact on the environment. Almost half (48%) of participants believed that GMO food production has a harmful impact on the environment, while 31.4% had no knowledge of GMO food production and environmental impact. A  2 test showed a significant association between preference for non-GMO and individuals' beliefs on how GMO food production systems may impact the environment ( 2 (1) = 29.592, p = 0.001). Of the 98 participants who believed that producing GMO foods has a harmful impact on the environment, 75% preferred foods to be labeled as non-GMO. Almost 80% of participants affirmed that the impact a particular food production method has on the environment affects their food purchasing decisions all of the time or sometimes. Individuals' beliefs and knowledge of food production systems, and their possible impact on the environment, are important and influence demand. Therefore, consumers should be provided with more education and information about their food's sources.

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An Empirical Study of Latvian Consumer’s Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Genetically Modified Organisms

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Consumer awareness and knowledge about food sources and possible environmental impact

Consumer awareness and knowledge about food sources and possible environmental impact

Food Supply Chain in the United States: Potential Environmental Impact

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