Essays about: "Food choices"

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  1. 1. The impact of social norms on attitude towards alternative protein consumption: a comparison between the Swedish and Dutch population

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Luc Roefs; [2023-11-06]
    Keywords : Sustainable consumption in a food context;

    Abstract : In this study wo examined how people in the Netherlands and Sweden feel and think about meat alternatives and if social norms influence their choices. We learned that if people believe their friends or family like meat alternatives, they are more likely to try them too. READ MORE

  3. 2. Consumers’ willingness to pay for food safety attributes of nectarines : A discrete choice experiment in the Polokwane Municipality of Limpopo, South Africa

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Kgodisho Tshipidi Mashego; [2023]
    Keywords : Food safety attributes; willingness to pay; discrete choice experiments; conditional logit; nectarines;

    Abstract : Consumer concerns about food safety are growing, and there is an increasing demand for quality fruits and vegetables. As such, fruit control procedures and standards should be based on understanding consumers’ choices and preferences. READ MORE

  4. 3. Grassroots Initiatives for Urban Sustainability Transition: A Case Study of Urban Farming Projects in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Margarita Oja Da Silva; [2023]
    Keywords : Global South; Grassroots Initiatives; Informal Settlements; Sustainability Transition; Sustainable Development; Urban Farming;

    Abstract : Cities in the Global South are undergoing rapid urbanization, where a high percentage of the urban poor live in informal settlements that lack basic services, are associated with unemployment, low-income levels, and insecurity. The impacts of climate change, intensive agricultural practices, and highly globalized food systems pose challenges to food security. READ MORE

  5. 4. Properties & Stability of Hybrid Pea-Dairy Protein Formulas

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Kyriaki-Eirini Moschou; [2023]
    Keywords : properties; stability; hybrid formula; pea-dairy; protein mixtures; development; RTD; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the functional properties and stability of hybrid pea-dairy protein formulas. To achieve this goal, the combination of pea protein isolate (PPI) with dairy proteins such as micellar casein isolate (MCI), sodium caseinate (NaCas), whey protein aggregate (WPA) was evaluated. READ MORE

  6. 5. The impact of green taxes on waste reduction – A case study of the impact of two Spanish taxes to support the transition to a Circular Economy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lucía Cañas Rivera; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Green Taxes; Landfill; LRSC; Plastic; SMEs; Waste;

    Abstract : The current global waste problem presents significant challenges worldwide, and Spain is no different. Factors such as rapid urbanization, population growth, intensive agriculture, linear production models, and changing consumption patterns contribute to the upward trend in waste generation. READ MORE