Online food delivery habits and its environmental impact during the COVID-19 pandemic: an Italian and Polish study
British Food Journal
; 2023.
Article
in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-2326839
ABSTRACT
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate, through a quantitative research, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online food delivery in Italy and Poland, as well as to ascertain whether or not, under a consumer perspective, respondents consider such method as impacting on the environment and on food waste.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical survey of consumers at Italian and Polish Universities was conducted using the online survey computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) method.FindingsResults reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic has modified consumer habits in both Italy and Poland, though the researched sample does not have full knowledge of these changes. Moreover, the study has proved once again that online food delivery may impact negatively on the environment and the food waste issue.Originality/valueThis paper fills a gap in literature since, by the authors' knowledge, it is the first quantitative study analysing Italian and Polish young consumers as to online food delivery habits and their approach to sustainability aspects of this purchasing method.
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Observational study
Language:
English
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British Food Journal
Year:
2023
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