Trends in the demand for foods of vegetable origin in Poland
2007
Golebiewski, J.
The diversity of consumer needs and expectations has started to interest agricultural producers, food processing companies, retail trade and catering companies. The consumers' preferences lead to the evolution of company activity, which is manifested in stronger co-operation and business ties, as well as strict quality control throughout the food marketing chain. To stress these dependencies, the term consumer-driven agriculture is used in literature; this means recognition of the consumers' leading role in controlling the development of agriculture and of the entire food marketing system. Modern society is growing ever richer and older, better-educated and more differentiated in terms of culture or even nationality. These demographic changes will intensify in the future, leading to changes in the demand for food and agricultural products. The consumers will increase the demand for new products, new packaging, greater convenience, new supply systems, and safer as well as more organic food. The study discusses changes in the consumption of basic agricultural products in Poland. The analysis includes the role of products of vegetable origin in the household consumption expenses, and the impact of economic and demographic factors on consumption of such products by households. The study is based on data from the Household Budget Survey of the Central Statistical Office.
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