Consumers’ Preference for Local Rice Brands in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Obayelu, Oluwakemi Adeola; Agbohin, Janet Abiola; Obisesan, Omobolaji Olubukunmi

doi:10.26480/faer.01.2022.12.17

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“…An example was rice smuggling which is a major concern in Nigeria. This is a result of increased rice consumption over the years and despite efforts to increase rice self-sufficiency, Nigeria remains one of the largest rice importers in the world [37]. To reduce reliance on imported rice and to improve self-sufficiency, rice tariffs and quantity controls were implemented [38].…”

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How Worried Are You about Food Fraud? A Preliminary Multi-Country Study among Consumers in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries

Soon-Sinclair,

Imathiu,

Obadina

et al. 2023

Foods

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Food fraud is an old, recurring, and global threat to public health. It poses a serious threat to food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite the prevalence of food fraud in SSA, little is known about how food fraud is viewed by consumers. This study aims to provide an overview of consumers’ concerns about food fraud in SSA. A multi-country survey was conducted in October 2022–31 January 2023, and 838 valid responses were returned. To reduce the large and correlated dataset, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used. Five components were derived from PCA: (i) Staple foods; (ii) Premium food and drink products; (iii) Trust in reliable sources; (iv) Trust in less reliable sources; and (v) Trust in food vendors. The findings revealed Ghanaian (mean rank = 509.47) and Nigerian (mean rank = 454.82) consumers tended to score higher on the measure of food fraud concern suggesting that they were less confident in the safety and quality of the food they consume. Demographic characteristics including age, number of children, personal and family experience of food fraud and PCA components such as ‘Staple foods’, ‘Trust in reliable sources’, and ‘Trust in food vendors’ significantly predicted the model. This is the first preliminary study to provide empirical findings on consumers’ concerns about food fraud in SSA. Practical and policy recommendations for the region are suggested. This includes (i) modelling the AfriFoodinTegrity in West Africa across other major regions such as Central, East, and Southern Africa; (ii) establish a regional sub-Saharan Africa Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (SSA-RASFF) platform; and (iii) food safety and food fraud reports could be incorporated into SSA-RASFF portal for information sharing.

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How Worried Are You about Food Fraud? A Preliminary Multi-Country Study among Consumers in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries

Soon-Sinclair,

Imathiu,

Obadina

et al. 2023

Foods

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“…It is the most widely consumed staple food in Nigeria, with Nigerians consuming several tonnes of rice daily (Ugwuja & Chukwukere, 2021). Approximately 85% of households regularly include rice in their diets, and the per capita rice consumption is estimated at 35 kg per annum, indicating a high demand for rice in the country (Obayelu et al, 2022). Rice constitutes the largest share of total food expenditure for households in both rural and urban areas (Ojogho et al, 2013;Chiaka et al, 2022).…”

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“…Rice is one of the most valuable cereal crops cultivated and consumed in Nigeria (Ojo et al, 2020), with its cultivation being widespread across states in Nigeria, including Enugu, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, Kebbi, and Taraba. Rice production and consumption have been on the rise in Nigeria (Obayelu et al, 2022).…”

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Evaluation of Some Selected Metals in Rice Cultivated in Four Local Government Areas in Enugu State, Nigeria

Alisa,

Nwobodo,

Alisa

et al. 2023

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In this study, we investigated the presence of Zn, Fe, Cu, and Ca in rice cultivated in four local government areas (Nkanu East, Aninri, Uzo Uwani, Isi Uzo) within Enugu state, Nigeria. We employed an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer with an air acetylene flame to analyze these metals after digesting the rice samples. Risk assessment studies were carried out to determine any potential health risk to consumers by evaluating the estimated daily intake (EDI), the target hazard quotient (THQ) and hazard index (HI). The average concentration (mg/kg) of trace metals in the rice samples was within the acceptable limits established by FAO/WHO. Specifically, Zn ranged from 0.265 to 0.632 mg/kg, Fe from 2.73 to 4.131 mg/kg, Cu from 0.205 to 4.131 mg/kg, and Ca from 9.718 to 12.150 mg/kg. There were no statistically significant differences in metal concentrations among the various locations. Consequently, the rice analyzed in this study can be considered safe for consumption. The calculated EDI (mg/kg-day) values were below the maximum tolerable daily intake thresholds. THQ values also fell within safe levels, and the HI values were less than 1, signifying no potential health risks associated with consuming rice from these locations. In conclusion, there is no significant non-carcinogenic health risk associated with exposure to trace metals through the consumption of rice from these areas.

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Barriers and Enablers: A Study on the Determinants of Local Rice Consumption among Households in Delta State, Nigeria

F. E.,

T. M.

2024

African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science

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This research explored the determinants of rice consumption of households in Delta State, Nigeria. Information was gathered from 120 individuals through a structured survey that utilised a multistage sampling approach. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics like multiple regression models were utilised for the study. The results showed that the respondents had an average age of 39 years old. It was discovered that the majority of the participants, totalling 65%, were female. Additionally, it was reported that 71.67% of the participants were married. Respondents on average had 5 years of farming experience. The majority of participants were discovered to have reading and writing skills. Respondents reported an average household size of 4 individuals. It was observed that the average farm size among respondents was 0.83 hectares. The average monthly consumption of local rice was 11.83 kg. Age, education, household size, government policy, cleanliness, aroma, and availability were all factors that had a positive impact on local rice consumption, while income and the price of rice were factors that had a negative impact on it. Major obstacles to local rice consumption consisted of expensive prices, rivalry with imported rice, a preference for imported rice, restricted availability, and poor consumer knowledge. To increase local rice consumption, it is advised that the government tighten restrictions on importing foreign rice.

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Consumers’ Preference for Local Rice Brands in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

How Worried Are You about Food Fraud? A Preliminary Multi-Country Study among Consumers in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries

How Worried Are You about Food Fraud? A Preliminary Multi-Country Study among Consumers in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries

Evaluation of Some Selected Metals in Rice Cultivated in Four Local Government Areas in Enugu State, Nigeria

Barriers and Enablers: A Study on the Determinants of Local Rice Consumption among Households in Delta State, Nigeria

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