Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs: an analysis based on choice experiment method

This study aimed to investigate Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs, and to explore the heterogeneity of consumer preferences and willingness to pay under different information interventions. A choice experiment was conducted to investigate consumer preference...

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Main Author: Miaoling Liu
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1569674/full
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description This study aimed to investigate Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs, and to explore the heterogeneity of consumer preferences and willingness to pay under different information interventions. A choice experiment was conducted to investigate consumer preferences for food quality attributes, and the survey data was analyzed utilizing a mixed logit model. The findings revealed that Chinese consumers prioritize eggs with organic certification and antibiotics-free labels. Additionally, Chinese consumers exhibit a positive willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs, however, the attribute of carbon labels is perceived as the least important among all attributes by consumers. In addition, the preference for carbon-labeled eggs exhibits heterogeneity, with female and young consumers demonstrating a greater willingness to pay a premium. The provision of information regarding global warming and the significance of carbon labels enhances consumers’ inclination to pay a premium for products with carbon labels.
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Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs: an analysis based on choice experiment method
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
carbon label
willingness to pay
consumer preference
carbon-labeled egg
choice experiment method
title Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs: an analysis based on choice experiment method
title_full Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs: an analysis based on choice experiment method
title_fullStr Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs: an analysis based on choice experiment method
title_full_unstemmed Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs: an analysis based on choice experiment method
title_short Chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon-labeled eggs: an analysis based on choice experiment method
title_sort chinese consumer preferences and willingness to pay for carbon labeled eggs an analysis based on choice experiment method
topic carbon label
willingness to pay
consumer preference
carbon-labeled egg
choice experiment method
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