Consumer knowledge regarding country-of-origin labeling for restaurants / 한국영양학회지
Journal of Nutrition and Health
;
: 357-367, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-716204
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Because of recent global and domestic issues regarding the safety of food, there is growing concern over food safety and interest in the country-of-origin for food ingredients from restaurants. This study was conducted to reveal the influence of consumer level of knowledge and awareness regarding restaurants and the country-of-origin labeling.METHODS:
To accomplish this, a primary survey of adults aged over 20 years old was conducted to measure customers' knowledge regarding country-of-origin labeling for restaurants. Respondents were then divided into a lower group and an upper group based on their level of knowledge to evaluate significant differences between groups. A total of 437 of 460 questionnaires were analyzed.RESULTS:
The average knowledge score regarding country-of-origin labeling for restaurants was 6.3 out of 10. Additionally, there were significant differences between the lower and upper group in terms of the final education level and occupation.CONCLUSION:
It is necessary to develop guidelines and public relations for country-of-origin labeling of restaurants.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Public Relations
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Restaurants
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Education
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Food Safety
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Occupations
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Nutrition and Health
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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