ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS

The paper studies the main Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) in Sibiu County. Data was obtained from local authorities regarding the number of producers selling their products in the markets. In the “Transylvania Market”, their number increased in 5 years from 58 to 180. The SWOT analysis of the Short...

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Main Author: Mirela CĂRĂTUȘ STANCIU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest 2018-01-01
Series:Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development
Online Access:https://managementjournal.usamv.ro/pdf/vol.18_4/Art11.pdf
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description The paper studies the main Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) in Sibiu County. Data was obtained from local authorities regarding the number of producers selling their products in the markets. In the “Transylvania Market”, their number increased in 5 years from 58 to 180. The SWOT analysis of the Short Food Supply Chains was carried out. In order to evaluate the consumers' attitude regarding SFSC in Sibiu County, an investigation was carried out among 120 consumers. The main advantages and disadvantages of buying local products through SFSC have been identified. The main beliefs of buyers about the products offered by SFSC are: quality, freshness, authenticity, traceability, producer confidence. The main disadvantages identified are unknown quality, low food safety, low supply capacity, long distance, lack of time.
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spelling doaj-art-784a1c9fb9c141f78b99dffe52c169892025-08-20T03:45:35ZengUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, BucharestScientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development2284-79952285-39522018-01-0118473782125ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINSMirela CĂRĂTUȘ STANCIUThe paper studies the main Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) in Sibiu County. Data was obtained from local authorities regarding the number of producers selling their products in the markets. In the “Transylvania Market”, their number increased in 5 years from 58 to 180. The SWOT analysis of the Short Food Supply Chains was carried out. In order to evaluate the consumers' attitude regarding SFSC in Sibiu County, an investigation was carried out among 120 consumers. The main advantages and disadvantages of buying local products through SFSC have been identified. The main beliefs of buyers about the products offered by SFSC are: quality, freshness, authenticity, traceability, producer confidence. The main disadvantages identified are unknown quality, low food safety, low supply capacity, long distance, lack of time.https://managementjournal.usamv.ro/pdf/vol.18_4/Art11.pdf
spellingShingle Mirela CĂRĂTUȘ STANCIU
ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development
title ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
title_full ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
title_fullStr ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
title_full_unstemmed ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
title_short ANALYSIS OF THE BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
title_sort analysis of the behavior and motivation of consumers towards short food supply chains
url https://managementjournal.usamv.ro/pdf/vol.18_4/Art11.pdf
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