<p><i>The
aim of this study is to probe into the impact of extrinsic packaging cues
(brand name, price, country of origin and precautionary label) on the quality
perceptions of the consumers when the intrinsic qualities are not experienced
yet. Consumer knowledge is used a moderator in the study. The study also aims
to investigate the influence of the consumer knowledge as a moderator on the
relationship between food packaging cues and perceived product quality. Survey
was conducted using mall intercept method (n= 478) with a self- administered
five point Likert scale questionnaire in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. SPSS and PLS
were used for analyzing the data. In order to ensure the internal consistency
of the variables Cronbach’s alpha was used.</i><b><i>
</i></b><i>Among all the variables which were studied in theoretical
framework, precautionary label came out to a strong extrinsic in contributing
to the formation of product quality perceptions. Additionally, brand name and
Price are also considered as important quality determining extrinsic cues. On
the other hand, Country of origin as an extrinsic cue turned out to cast no
impact on the quality perceptions in Pakistani consumer market. Among the
interaction paths, consumer knowledge held a significant role for brand name
and country of origin with perceived product quality.</i><b><i> </i></b><i>This study comprises of number
of research limitations. The mall intercept method was utilized in which sample
control is difficult. The data was collected from Rawalpindi and Islamabad
which might pose a problem for generalizability. Along with the limitations,
this study presents horizon for the future researchers by presenting a model of
research which could be extended to other marketing contexts.</i><b><i> </i></b><i>The research revealed that, the
schema of extrinsic packaging cues cast a deep impact on the product quality
perceptions. The results imply that practitioners need to embed the extrinsic
cues much intelligently as they tend to produce prior to the usage quality perceptions
regarding the product. This study puts forth a significant understanding
regarding the utility of extrinsic packaging cues in the determination of
product quality perceptions. The paper provides insights from Pakistani market.</i></p>