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Food safety: building consumer trust in livestock farmers for potential purchase behaviour
Authors: Yee Wallace M.S. , Yeung Ruth M.W. , Morris Joe 
Published: January 2007

PurposeFood safety is an important issue facing consumers, the food industry and the government. Since consumers cannot themselves easily assess food safety risks, their perception of food safety is, in part, a matter of trust in the food chain. This study seeks to focus on livestock farmers and to investigate the causal relationship between the factors that determine consumer trust, regarding food safety and in turn their purchase likelihood.Design/methodology/approachBy integrating theories developed in several disciplines, six factors, namely: providing information, competence, integrity, benevolence, credibility, and reliability were adopted for this study. The conceptual model was tested with a sample of 194 individuals in the form of a structural equation model using LISREL 8.30.FindingsThe research confirms that livestock farmers could draw benefit from strategies to increase their trustworthiness through provision of information, show their benevolence and integrity to consumers, and in turn positively influence consumers' purchasing decision.Practical implicationsLivestock farmers should understand more specifically what consumers want to know and provide accurate and reliable information.Originality/valueThis exploratory study provides a useful insight into the potential benefit from trust building that could be derived by livestock farmers, food safety regulators and the food supply chain as a whole, as well as the ways in which this might be achieved.
Australians' organic food beliefs, demographics and values
Authors: Lea Emma , Worsley Tony 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo examine consumers' beliefs about organic foods and their relationship with socio‐demographics and self‐transcendence (universal, benevolence) personal values.Design/methodology/approachA random questionnaire‐based mail survey of 500 Australian (Victorian) adults (58 per cent response) was used. The questionnaire included items on organic food beliefs, the importance of self‐transcendence values as guiding principles in life, and socio‐demographics. Statistical analyses included cross‐tabulations of organic food beliefs by socio‐demographics and multiple regression analyses of positive organic food beliefs with personal value and socio‐demographic items as the independent variables.FindingsThe majority of participants believed organic food to be healthier, tastier and better for the environment than conventional food. However, expense and lack of availability were strong barriers to the purchasing of organic foods. Generally, women were more positive about organic food than men (e.g. women were more likely to agree that organic food has more vitamins/minerals than conventional food). The personal value factor related to nature, environment and equality was the dominant predictor of positive organic food beliefs, followed by sex. These predictors accounted for 11 per cent of the variance.Research limitations/implicationsA survey response bias needs to be taken into account. However, the response rate was adequate for reporting and differences in age and education between participants and the Victorian population were taken into account in data presentation. Future understanding of consumers' use of organic foods will require the inclusion of a fairly extensive set of potential influences.Practical implicationsCommunication appeals based on psychographics may be a more effective way to alter consumers' beliefs about organic foods than those based on demographic segmentation.Originality/valueTo the best of one's knowledge, this is the first study to examine the relationship between personal values, socio‐demographics and organic food beliefs in a random population sample. This study is relevant to producers, processors and retailers of organic food and those involved with food and agricultural policy.
A conjoint‐based approach to concept optimisation: probiotic beverages
Authors: Sorenson Douglas , Bogue Joe 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe objective of this study is to identify the optimal product design attributes for a range of chilled probiotic orange juice beverages, and to evaluate the contribution of market‐oriented research methodologies to the development and strategic marketing of innovative functional beverages.Design/methodology/approachA conjoint‐based survey was administered to 400 purchasers of chilled orange juice in both Dublin and Cork between May and September 2004.FindingsNew product development (NPD) opportunities exist for probiotic juice‐based beverages, although functionality should not be relied on solely to leverage a competitive advantage.Research limitations/implicationsThe survey sample only included primary purchasers of chilled orange juice, owing to the increased importance of the chilled orange juice category in Ireland. Further research that would incorporate purchasers of ambient orange juice, and end‐users of both chilled and ambient orange juice in Ireland, as well as across European states for a cross‐cultural perspective, would prove beneficial to both manufacturers and retailers.Practical implicationsAdvanced market‐oriented research methodologies during the concept stage of the NPD process can assist both food and beverage firms and retailers to develop and market functional foods and beverages that more closely meet consumers' needs and values.Originality/valueThis research can assist beverage manufacturers to optimally design a range of chilled probiotic orange juice beverages targeted at specific market segments, and provide guidance for effective positioning, communication and pricing strategies of innovative functional beverages.
Food safety: where from and where to?
Authors: Griffith Christopher J. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeFor nearly 150 years the study of food safety has been dominated by a microbiological approach, however, in many countries cases of foodborne disease are at record levels. The purpose of this paper is to review the history of food safety and present a model for studying food safety.Design/methodology/approachThe history of food safety is reviewed. Data from outbreak investigations and observational studies of food handling are analysedFindingsWhilst micro‐organisms are a major factor in foodborne disease and microbiology an important research discipline, in order to reduce the incidence of foodborne disease additional research approaches should be used. Such strategies should include food handler behaviour and its links with food safety organisational culture, and food safety management systems.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the limitations of the present approach and the need for additional data, using a wider range of research techniquesOriginality/valueA novel model for studying food safety is presented, which has practical implications for reducing the economic and social burden of foodborne disease.
Towards a South African model for food safety auditor registration
Authors: Jackson Linda 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe Southern African Auditor and Training Certification Association (SAATCA) needed to improve their food safety management systems auditor registration scheme and reviewed other food safety auditor registration schemes in operation internationally. This information was used during Advisory Committee forums as the basis for the development of a new scheme to meet the unique requirements of the South African food safety arena. The purpose of this paper is to present this process and its results.Design/methodology/approachFour schemes in use internationally were reviewed. Their relative merits were discussed and relevant principles adopted or modified to fit the objectives of the SAATCA Advisory Committee.FindingsNone of the schemes reviewed adequately addressed the developmental status of food safety management systems auditing in Southern Africa. Existing schemes assumed a well developed knowledge of good hygiene practices (GHP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Although this is obviously a requirement for effective food safety management systems, it could not be assumed that all auditors are competent in these principles. A new model is proposed to address the unique local requirements while taking cognisance of international good practice.Originality/valueA new scheme which addressed the requirements of the South African food safety arena was developed. This information may benefit other auditor registration schemes internationally.
Vectors and conditions for preharvest contamination of fruits and vegetables with pathogens capable of causing enteric diseases
Authors: Beuchat Larry R. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeFood and water safety is a major international concern. Among the food groups implicated with greater frequency in recent years as having caused or been associated with enteric diseases in humans are raw fruits and vegetables. Outbreaks of diseases caused by infectious and toxigenic bacteria as well as parasites and viruses have been documented to occur as a result of consumption of contaminated produce. This paper seeks to review the scientific literature reporting evidence to support the potential for preharvest contamination of fruits and vegetables intended to be eaten raw.Design/methodology/approachSources of preharvest contamination of produce include manure, manure compost, sewage sludge, irrigation water, runoff water from livestock operations, and wild and domestic animals. Literature was reviewed to assess the conditions affecting survival of pathogenic microorganisms originating from these sources in preharvest environments and potential for contamination of produce before or at the time of harvest.FindingsPrevention of preharvest contamination is essential to minimizing the risk of illness caused by consuming raw produce because postharvest treatment with sanitizers cannot be relied upon to eliminate pathogens.Originality/valueA better understanding of the behaviour of pathogens in preharvest environments will enhance the prospect of developing effective strategies and interventions that will assure the delivery of safe produce to the consumer.
Design and management concepts for high care food processing
Authors: Smith Deryck 
Published: January 2007

PurposeEnvironmental conditions in a food manufacturing plant have a great impact on food safety and product quality. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the various components that make up the environment or contribute to the quality of the environment.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines the way in which the air quality in the factory environment is defined, and discusses the affect that staff flow, product flow and factory finishes has on the environmental conditions in the factory.FindingsThere is no clearly defined guideline which adequately covers the environmental control of food plants.Originality/valueThe concept of defining food plant environments by way of cleanroom classification is relatively new in the food industry.
Network governance in marketing channels
Authors: Guibert Nathalie 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThis paper sets out to investigate the view that a firm's strategy in a marketing channel is contingent on the organization of its related upstream network of embeddedness.Design/methodology/approachAn in‐depth documentary study of recent developments in marketing channels in the French Rhône Valley Appellation d'Origine Controlée wine industry combined with content analysis of qualitative data derived from interviews with local wine merchants and Inter‐Rhône wine experts.FindingsThe extended theoretical framework used in this case study enables researchers to more completely specify channel members' behavior. By taking into account not only general objectives but also legitimacy concerns of this type of organizations, it is possible to identify reputation and institutional commitment management in the upstream network as two governance mechanisms of equal importance to the mechanisms of vertical integration or management of relationships with suppliers.Research limitations/implicationsThis study suggests the need for further research into external validity and measurement issues.Practical implicationsThe study highlights the necessary governance mechanisms wine merchants have to deploy in their upper professional and supply networks in order to enhance their market performance. Successful positioning strategies seem to be more and more dependent on the wine merchants' ability to acquire a strong position and recognition in its upstream networks: only those who have taken into account the legitimacy issue and have deployed mechanisms to govern it effectively will survive the current internationalisation processes and avoid market decline.Originality/valueThis more nuanced channel approach offers a number of empirical illustrations to support the tri‐dimensional conceptualization of institutional environment suggested by Grewal and Ravi in 2002.
The Freedom of Information Act and hygiene inspection reports
Authors: Worsfold Denise 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this case study was to obtain information on the hygiene standards of food premises using the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000.Design/methodology/approachEight local authorities in South Wales were asked to provide the most recent food hygiene inspection of a named food premise in their area. The disclosed reports were assessed to determine whether they conformed to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Law Code of Practice and how useful they would be to the consumer seeking information on the hygiene standards of a food premise.FindingsFive of the eight authorities provided full information. Most authorities supplied a risk grading for the premises. Reports ranged from completed comprehensive inspection protocols with full post‐inspection letters to a hand written, barely legible report that failed to adequately differentiate between legal requirements and recommendations. Without some training in food law and food hygiene it would be difficult for most consumers to interpret some of the reports.Research implications/limitationsThe results of this case study have increased confidence that local authorities are now complying with the FOI Act. It raises concerns about the consistency, fairness and robustness of inspections.Practical implicationsIf there is to be greater transparency about hygiene standards in food premises, regulators will have to take account of the public in their communications. The public will need to be educated about the inspection and enforcement process and any systems used to disclose inspection results.Originality/valueThe paper shows how FOI can be used to inform the public about food hygiene standards.
Australian consumers' antecedents of attitudes towards foods produced by novel technologies
Authors: Evans G. , Cox D.N. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify antecedents of attitudes towards foods produced by novel technologies, including high pressure processing (HPP) (orange juice); genetic modification for a “health benefit” (omega‐3 margarine); novel cereals with resistant starch for a “health benefit” where the traits were identified by genetic modification to understand selected gene function prior to utilising traditional breeding techniques to achieve desired novel traits (pasta); and infertility technologies (triploidy and irradiation) for farmed aquaculture (prawns).Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire based on adaptations of three validated food choice questionnaires was administered using an incomplete block design, with each respondent (n=142) assessing two products produced by three differing technologies (triads). Quantitative responses to food choice issues and the importance of those issues (belief evaluation constructs) were analysed using repeated measures analysis of variance, with three independent variables; gender, frequency of consumption (both only significant for margarine) and age (ns).FindingsSignificant differences between the various technologies were found for four of the five products (not orange juice) by technology. Belief evaluation constructs that differed for all technologies investigated were health, natural content, familiarity and political values. Furthermore, price, ecological welfare, and impression management underlie attitudes towards some technologies.Originality/valueWhile based on a relatively small Australian convenience sample, these findings suggest that scientists and manufacturers would be well advised to test concept products produced by novel technologies to ensure that they are perceived positively; otherwise uptake and success in the marketplace will be impeded if information on the technology were, as is increasingly likely in an age of freely available information, to be revealed.
From hunters to farmers
Authors: Yin Tiechao 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to offer research on the changed time and space in the mind of the Oroqen people who used to be hunters and investigate the problems that arise in the transition phase for them by a case study of Oroqen people of northeast China.Design/methodology/approachAnthropological and linguistic field works were conducted and supported with theories from historical and human civilization studies. The field work is based on the changing time and space perspective towards Oroqen hunter‐gathers.FindingsThe paper finds that, although thought to be offered a good way of living, Oroqen people in northeast China are bewildered facing the new style of human existence. Most of them are still not well adapted after about a half century's change.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was conducted mainly on the inner Mongolian villages and also mentions about people who live in the Heilongjiang province of China. Further research should target more diverse areas.Practical implicationsThere are still some peoples today that are in near or close resemblance to the Oroqen people at the present stage. A report and study on the Oroqen may shed light on the commonality.Originality/valueFrom field work done by the author, the paper attempts to reveal the universality of the Oroqen in the transition phase; for example, the present day Masai people in Kenya, the Ewinki and Hezhen peoples from northeast China. The study helps to record the fading civilizing stage in terms of psychological and life style adaptation.
The evolution of leadership development: challenges and best practice
Authors: Buus Inger 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the attitude of European organisations to leadership development initiatives and to identify best practice initiatives that organisations should employ to build skills and capabilities for the future.Design/methodology/approachThe research, Leadership Development in European Organisations, conducted by DIEU, the Danish Leadership Institute. The study was completed in November 2004 and was conducted among 51 global organisations via face‐to‐face and telephone interviews. The respondents all operate at a senior level within their organisation – for example, they are senior development managers, directors or vice presidents. Over 70 per cent of the participating organisations employ over 20,000 people and 22 per cent have between 5,000 and 20,000 employees. Participating companies include Astra Zeneca, BMW, BP, Cadbury Schweppes, Dell Computers, HBOS, IBM Europe, Pearsons plc, Siemens, UBS and Vodafone.FindingsThe DIEU study has found that more than half (53 per cent) of key European business players have not increased their leadership training budget for the last four years and 46 per cent say they cannot see this level of investment changing in the next three years. Less than one‐quarter of boardrooms and under one‐third of senior management teams are fully committed to their companies’ goals for leadership development and nearly half (48 per cent) are not integrating their leadership development with business needs. The report cites organisational frictions and a general lack of awareness that leadership development matters as being among the reasons for this lack of support for leadership development.Originality/valueThis paper is valuable to organisations and HR and development professionals who are considering or reviewing their current leadership development activity. It makes a number of recommendations for organisations seeking to implement best practice leadership, as well as detailing the likely future nature of leadership development across the board.
The leader as coach
Authors: Ideus Ken 
Published: January 2007

PurposeWhile this paper proposes a methodology, its purpose is not simply to put forward a technique for addressing a problem. Its aim is also to press the question: Why does this “problem” exist? Without addressing this question, one is likely to address the wrong problem, and miss the deeper, long‐term solutions. The author proposes that, by developing these (coaching) skills through a one‐to‐one relationship with an experienced coach, deeper development issues can be addressed.Design/methodology/approachThe article first poses a question, or set of questions, and follows these questions with propositional answers. The article then supports a particular methodology for working with leaders to build coaching capability and builds on a set of five assumptions to justify that methodology.FindingsThis article has significant implications for how development of leaders, in their coaching roles, is undertaken. The implications for organisation cultures is significant as well. If the presenting problem is not addressed in an in‐depth manner, the cultures which led to the problem will merely continue unchanged.Originality/valueThe tendency in addressing development issues, even with leaders, is to jump to competence solutions. The author's point of view argues that one needs to look deeper, while providing needed individual development. It also argues that, while there is a competence issue involved, it is first a cultural one.
Transforming the ROI of your graduate scheme
Authors: Bedingfield Carrie 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo encourage employers to challenge their current views on graduate recruitment and look at innovative ways of securing a return on investment in recruitment and training.Design/methodology/approachThe paper critically reviews current models of graduate recruitment and development. It uses external research and the personal experience of the author to identify problems with current models and to suggest future improvements.FindingsThe paper finds that there are strong grounds for challenging employers’ investment in graduate‐training schemes, but that the schemes do have an important role to play for many organisations.Practical implicationsA series of suggestions is made which the author believes would lead to significant improvements in corporate return on investment in graduate schemes.Originality/valueThe concept of looking at graduate recruitment in the context of the business and talent needs of the employing organisation. This paper will be of value to HR professionals and other senior managers who currently have a graduate recruitment and development scheme or who are thinking of introducing one.