Consumer perceptions, preferences, and behavior regarding pasture-raised livestock products: A review

Stampa, Ekaterina; Schipmann-Schwarze, Christin; Hamm, Ulrich

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.103872

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“…Whereas the advantages of the new technology and biodiversity conservation may seem somewhat abstract to many consumers, pasture-based systems also provide tangible benefits in form of high-value food products. As a recent review has shown, consumers appreciate the improved animal welfare and lower environmental impact of pasture-raised products [25]. They associate improvements in animal welfare with better product quality, taste and healthiness [26].…”

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Insights into German Consumers’ Perceptions of Virtual Fencing in Grassland-Based Beef and Dairy Systems: Recommendations for Communication

Stampa

Zander

Hamm

2020

Animals

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The share of cattle grazing on grassland is decreasing in many European countries. While the production costs of intensive stall-based beef and dairy systems are usually lower per kg product, grazing-based systems provide more ecosystem services that are valued by consumers. Innovative grazing systems that apply virtual fencing technology can improve animal welfare, optimize grassland use as pasture, and contribute to biodiversity conservation. Although consumer demand for pasture-raised products could promote animal-friendly practices, consumer perception of virtual fencing remains unknown. To address this gap in research, this study developed information brochures with different lines of argumentation and tested the responses of German consumers using concurrent think aloud protocols. The results demonstrated ambivalence in consumers’ attitudes to virtual fencing. The participants supported the idea of cattle pasturing to promote animal welfare and foster biodiversity declaring a willingness to contribute not only by paying price premiums for pasture-raised products but also through seeking other possibilities of action and participation. However, participants raised concerns about the effects on animal welfare and the social ramifications of the technology. The study offers recommendations for addressing these issues in communication and further contributes to the understanding of consumers’ perceptions of innovation in animal production.

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“…consumers appreciate the improved animal welfare and lower environmental impact of pastureraised products [25]. They associate improvements in animal welfare with better product quality, taste and healthiness [26].…”

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confidence: 99%

Insights into German Consumers’ Perceptions of Virtual Fencing in Grassland-Based Beef and Dairy Systems: Recommendations for Communication

Stampa

Zander

Hamm

2020

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“…Beef produced under extensive production systems is usually perceived to have a healthier fatty acid profile, and feeding strategies based on pasture-finishing have been developed with this goal [ 2 , 3 ]. Various studies on consumer preferences regarding meat and meat products indicate that consumers generally state that they prefer grass-fed beef, which is perceived as healthier and with a lower environmental impact, and also more in line with consumer concerns with animal welfare issues [ 4 , 5 ].…”

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Discrimination of Meat Produced by Bos taurus and Bos indicus Finished under an Intensive or Extensive System

Bressan

Rodrigues

Rossato

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Meat obtained under commercial conditions shows considerable variability, mostly due to genetic background and production system. In this study, meat physicochemical properties and fatty acid profiles were analysed to investigate the feasibility of using them as tools to discriminate between meats produced by different genetic groups and finishing systems. Samples of the Longissimus thoracis were collected from 160 commercial bulls of the B. taurus (n = 75) and B. indicus (n = 85) groups, finished either on pasture (n = 46) or with grain supplementation (n = 114) and analysed by standard procedures. Data were analysed by discriminant analysis using a stepwise procedure, to select the meat characteristics that better contribute to discriminate the various groups. Our results indicate that fatty acid profiles of meat had better discriminating ability than physicochemical properties, especially to identify meat from animals finished on grain or pasture. The overall discrimination of meat from different genetic groups was achieved with a slightly lower reliability. Nonetheless, our results show that reliability of allocation to genetic group can be improved if prior information on finishing system is considered. These results are of high importance because they can be incorporated as tools to assess the authenticity of beef, particularly in meat certification programs.

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“…Um grande desafio para o setor lácteo está em produzir derivados mais sustentáveis e apresentá-los como alimentos saudáveis para os consumidores, ressaltando que definir padrões alimentares saudáveis e sustentáveis é complexo e deve ter como base fatos e dados científicos consistentes [5,11].…”

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“…Os queijos são os derivados que têm apresentado maiores taxas de crescimento nos últimos anos. Apresentam uma grande variedade de tipos, sabores e tamanhos, além de atender às novas tendências de consumo de alimentos nutritivos e práticos [11,12]. Os queijos artesanais têm importância na vida econômica dos produtores rurais, os quais tem nessa atividade uma fonte alternativa de renda, além da atividade principal, seja ela plantação de vegetais ou criação de animais [13,14].…”

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2020

Produtos Lácteos: Desenvolvimento &Amp; Tecnologia

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Consumer perceptions, preferences, and behavior regarding pasture-raised livestock products: A review

Cited by 165 publications

References 59 publications

Insights into German Consumers’ Perceptions of Virtual Fencing in Grassland-Based Beef and Dairy Systems: Recommendations for Communication

Insights into German Consumers’ Perceptions of Virtual Fencing in Grassland-Based Beef and Dairy Systems: Recommendations for Communication

Discrimination of Meat Produced by Bos taurus and Bos indicus Finished under an Intensive or Extensive System

Leite & derivados: perspectivas e oportunidades

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