Consumer preferences for finfish: A systematic literature review

Saidi, Ahmed; Cavallo, Carla; Giudice, Teresa Del; Vecchio, Riccardo; Cicia, Gianni

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2022.104786

Cited by 15 publications

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“…Perceived difficulty of preparation has been pointed out as a barrier to seafood consumption in previous studies (Carlucci et al. , 2015; Saidi et al. , 2023).…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Extrinsic influences such as price, origin, production method, sustainability and animal welfare can also shape seafood choices (Saidi et al, 2023). Overfishing and the use of drugs in fish farming are common concerns for consumers (Zander andFeucht, 2018, R€ onnerstrand et al, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Intrinsic sensory aspects and health beliefs are known to be crucial factors, acting as both drivers and barriers to seafood consumption (Carlucci et al. , 2015; Saidi et al. , 2023).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Exploring seafood choices at the point of purchase among a sample of Swedish consumers

Costa,

Bergman,

Niimi

et al. 2024

BFJ

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PurposeSeafood consumption in Sweden is below the national recommendations and limited to very few species. This study aims to explore the factors shaping seafood choices at the point of purchase among a sample of current consumers in Sweden, and examines their attitudes regarding seafood consumption more broadly.Design/methodology/approachConvenience sampling was used to recruit consumers planning to purchase seafood at a supermarket in Sweden. Participants’ shopping trip was recorded using wearable eye tracking glasses and, upon completion, semi-structured interviews were conducted using a cued retrospective think aloud method. This exploratory study integrates qualitative data (N = 39) with eye tracking data (N = 34), to explore how seafood choices unfold when consumers purchase at the point of purchase.FindingsPurchases were mostly restricted to familiar seafood species. Four interlinked main themes were identified from thematic analysis of the interview data: Ambivalence, Nice and Necessary, Proficiency with Seafood and External Influences. Sustainability information (e.g. certifications) faced strong competition from other visual elements at the point of purchase, receiving less attention than product imagery and pricing information.Originality/valueThis study is the first to explore the factors shaping seafood choices of current consumers at the point of purchase. The unique approach, combining explicit and implicit measures, enriches understanding of the factors influencing seafood choices and how these may interrelate. The results are valuable for the industry and contribute to the literature by identifying possible routes to improve seafood sustainability communication.

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“…Perceived difficulty of preparation has been pointed out as a barrier to seafood consumption in previous studies (Carlucci et al. , 2015; Saidi et al. , 2023).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 92%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring seafood choices at the point of purchase among a sample of Swedish consumers

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Bergman,

Niimi

et al. 2024

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“…Canning typically has a larger edible fraction and softens nutrient-rich skin and bones, making canned feed fish particularly nutritious 52 . However, canned tuna, which is skinless and boneless, remains more popular than these products 42 , 53 , and fresh fish consumption still far outstrips canned fish consumption in high-income countries 54 . Improving convenience, visual exposure and appeal, and flavour profiles through food processing could all help to increase feed fish demand 55 , 56 , as shown by the rising popularity of frozen fish 50 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Developing life-cycle approaches that capture the ratio of nutrients in to nutrients out (for example, a ‘nutritional FIFO’, or ‘nFIFO’), and integrating these with economic factors (for example, eFIFO), will ensure that all nutrient flows are considered appropriately 23 . Developing a robust and generalizable method for such an nFIFO metric will help industry to assess, compare and improve nutrient efficiency in farm production, as shown by the wide adoption of FIFO and the forage fish dependency ratio (FFDR) for salmon certification schemes 53 .…”

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Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish

Willer,

Newton,

Malcorps

et al. 2024

Nat Food

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Wild fish used as aquafeeds could be redirected towards human consumption to support sustainable marine resource use. Here we use mass-balance fish-in/fish-out ratio approaches to assess nutrient retention in salmon farming and identify scenarios that provide more nutrient-rich food to people. Using data on Norway’s salmon farms, our study revealed that six of nine dietary nutrients had higher yields in wild fish used for feeds, such as anchovies and mackerel, than in farmed salmon production. Reallocating one-third of food-grade wild feed fish towards direct human consumption would increase seafood production, while also retaining by-products for use as aquafeeds, thus maximizing nutrient utilization of marine resources.

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Policy initiatives towards enhancing consumer knowledge and tackling consumer confusion in aquaculture sector

Kaimakoudi

2023

Aquacult Int

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Aquaculture sector is considered an important economic activity both at global and European levels. It contributes in food security, employment, and social cohesion especially in coastal areas. Furthermore, it provides high nutritional value products and plays a significant role in constant supply of fish products in the market. However, major marketing challenges are observed within the sector. Particularly, product communication is considered a major marketing issue as it has been indicated by a plethora of studies. Notably, it has been observed that there is a higher consumer preference of captured fish versus farmed fish, especially in coastal areas. This is due to the fact that there is a substantial consumer knowledge gap regarding aquaculture production process. Interestingly, this is also being observed in organic aquaculture sector, indicating a substantial consumer knowledge gap and consequently consumer confusion unable to identify the added value of organic aquaculture products. Therefore, the present study aims to review the literature regarding consumer knowledge and confusion in aquaculture production. Thus, a scoping review of research was conducted based on systematic search from relevant research, review articles, and online documents. Policy and marketing strategy recommendations are provided on how to improve consumers’ knowledge and consequently how to tackle consumers’ confusion regarding sustainability production practices.

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Consumer preferences for finfish: A systematic literature review

Cited by 15 publications

References 109 publications

Exploring seafood choices at the point of purchase among a sample of Swedish consumers

Exploring seafood choices at the point of purchase among a sample of Swedish consumers

Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish

Policy initiatives towards enhancing consumer knowledge and tackling consumer confusion in aquaculture sector

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