Food neophobia, nanotechnology and satisfaction with life

Acceptance of nanotechnology applications and satisfaction with food-related life in southern Chile

“…"b" is significantly higher than "c". foods (Schnettler et al, , 2011 and specifically for the use of nanotechnology in foods are related to satisfaction with food-related life (Schnettler et al, 2013b). The smallest number of people extremely satisfied with their food in Group 2 and the greater number of people extremely satisfied with their foodrelated life in Group 3 indicate that people with a high level of subjective well-being with respect to food are more receptive to the use of new technologies in food production.…”

“…This is consistent with the findings of previous studies on the acceptance of genetically modified food (GMF) and nanotechnology applications. In these studies, a greater rejection of GMF (Schnettler et al, , 2008Nayga et al, 2006) and nanotechnology foods and packaging (Schnettler et al, 2013b) was observed for people with a conservative lifestyle…”

“…However, at the same time, they revealed consumer segments that are positive about the possibility of buying food produced with nanotechnology. Similarly, Schnettler et al (2013b) found that, in general, the application of nanotechnology in food packaging was more accepted than that involving the use of nanotechnology in foods. Nonetheless, consumers' behavior in response to specific nanotechnological applications in food and food packaging is still unknown in South America countries, whose governments are also promoting the development of this new technology (Kay & Shapira, 2009).…”

“…It has been reported that there is a relation between satisfaction with food-related life and preferences for different foods (Schnettler et al, , 2011. Moreover, Schnettler et al (2013b) found that consumers satisfied with their food-related life were in general more willing to purchase foods and packages produced with nanotechnology. Therefore, it is expected that the acceptance of nanotechnology applications specific to food processing and food packaging will differ according to consumer satisfaction with food-related life.…”

Acceptance of a food of animal origin obtained through genetic modification and cloning in South America: a comparative study among university students and working adults

“…Additionally, some studies explore neural reactions behind consumers' choice on food technologies (Lusk et al, 2015) and relate psychological aspects to preferences for certain foods. Recent studies have reported that satisfaction with food-related life is associated with the preference for foods produced with new technologies, such as nanotechnology (Schnettler et al, 2013(Schnettler et al, , 2014. Therefore, it is expected that the acceptance of foods obtained from GM or cloned animals will differ according to consumer satisfaction with food-related life.…”