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Organic Agricultural Products: Marketing and Trade Resources Series, Guide 6
About this Series:
This research guide is one of seven in the Organic Agricultural Products: Marketing and Trade Resources
series. Each guide is a subject-oriented compilation that focuses on a separate
type of information or research source.
This guide cites a wide variety of industry and consumer
studies from commercial, government and academic sources, domestic and
international. It also includes selected farm and trade journal survey and analysis
pieces. Several studies that are not specific to organics but that cover issues
that impact organic marketing and trade are also referenced. The research and
literature regarding the organic industry and organic consumers have grown
tremendously during the past 5 years. The publications included here are meant
to be representative of this growing body of work. Cited publications are
arranged by year, and then alphabetically by title. Indexes to all titles and
authors may be found at the end of the guide.
2004
1. "Beyond Organic: Information Provision for
Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Market," by David Conner. Journal of Food Distribution Research 35, no. 1 (2004): pp. 34-39.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/27137
(accessed 6/25/08) Description: "This paper discusses the options for creating and
maintaining niche markets by providing information on "process" attributes to
consumers who wish to support a more sustainable food system, including
labeling alternatives and the role of government. It concludes with a
discussion of the prospects for this movement and research needs for the
future." [From the Abstract]
2. "Body-Care Brawl: Organic Labeling of Hydrosol,"
by Brian Howard. E: The Environmental Magazine 15, no. 2 (March/April 2004): pp. 54-55.
Information/abstract only: http://www.emagazine.com/view/?1395&printview
(accessed 2/21/08)
4. "Case Studies of Direct Marketing Value-Added
Pork Products in a Commodity Market," by Brian L. Buhr. Review of Agricultural Economics 26, no. 2 (2004): pp. 266-279.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9353.2004.00175.x
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "To better understand the competitive issues in pork
marketing on a small scale, three firms already engaged in direct marketing of
fresh pork products are examined and reported as case studies." [From the
Abstract]
5. "Choosing Organics: A Path Analysis of Factors
Underlying the Selection of Organic Food Among Australian Consumers," by
Stewart Lockie, Kristen Lyons, Geoffrey Lawrence and Janet Grice. Appetite 43, no. 2 (2004): pp. 135-146.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2004.02.004
(accessed 2/21/08)
7. "Community Farms in the 21st Century: Poised for
Another Wave of Growth?" by Steven McFadden. NewFarm (January 2004). Note: Part one of a two-part series.
Full text: http://www.newfarm.org/features/0104/csa-history/part1.shtml
(accessed 2/21/08)
8. Community Supported Agriculture on the Central Coast: The CSA Grower Experience, by Jan Perez.
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), Winter 2004.
(Center Research Brief, 4).
Full text from eScholarship Repository, University of California: http://repositories.cdlib.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=casfs
(accessed 2/21/08)
9. "Consumer Perception of Meat Quality and
Implications for Product Development in the Meat Sector - a Review," by
Klaus G. Grunert, Lone Bredahl and Karen Bruns. Meat Science 66, no. 2 (January 2004): pp. 259-272.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0309-1740(03)00130-X
(accessed 2/21/08)
10. Consumer Perceptions of Pasture-Raised Beef
and Dairy Products: An Internet Study.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 2004. Note: Prepared by
the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Iowa State University Business Analysis Laboratory.
Full text: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubs/staff/pasture/pasture.htm
(accessed 2/21/08)
11. "Consumer Response to Functional Foods Produced
by Conventional, Organic, or Genetic Manipulation," by Bruno Larue, Gale E.
West, Carole Gendron and Rémy Lambert. Agribusiness: An International Journal 20, no. 2 (Spring 2004): pp.
155-166.
information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/agr.20006
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This report attempts to differentiate consumer valuation
of functional health properties in conventional, organic, and GM foods. A
representative sample of 1,008 Canadian household food shoppers responded to
twelve stated-choice experiments during a telephone survey." [From the
Abstract]
12. A Consumer Survey of Specialty Food
Shoppers: Understanding of the National Organic Program and Willingness to Pay,
by Marvin T. Batte, Neal H. Hooker, Timothy C. Haab and Jeremy Beaverson.
Ohio State University, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and
Development Economics, May 2004. (OSU AED Economics, AEDE-RP-0044-04).
Full text: http://aede.osu.edu/resources/docs/pdf/H5X5IUNP-AXQ3-F4JS-ZMWPL76BC05NST84.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This is a report of a survey of 102 customers of a central
Ohio specialty/natural grocery store. The survey addressed customer awareness
of the USDA National Organic Program, particularly for processed foods." [From
the Abstract]
13. Consumer Trends in Organic Food.
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, May 2004.
14. Consuming Ethics: Voluntary Certification Vs
Mandated Uniformity - Lessons from the Organic Food Industry, by Yesim Yilmaz.
George Mason University, 2004. Note: PhD. dissertation. http://202.28.18.234/multim/3123096.pdf (accessed 6/24/08)
15. Country-of-Origin Labeling: Theory and
Observation, by Barry Krissoff, Fred Kuchler, Kenneth Nelson, Janet
Perry and Agapi Somwaru.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), January
2004. 18p. (Outlook Report, WRS04 02).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/WRS04/jan04/wrs0402/
(accessed 2/21/08)
16. Customer Willingness to Pay for
Multi-Ingredient, Processed Organic Food Products, by Marvin T. Batte,
Jeremy Beaverson, Neal H. Hooker and Tim Haab.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2004. 25p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, August 1-4, 2004, Denver CO.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/20194
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "The survey addressed customer willingness to pay for
alternative levels of organic content in breakfast cereals, customer purchase
patterns for organic foods, and customer opinions about the benefits of organic
and other food characteristics." [From the Abstract]
18. Ecolabel Value Assessment Phase II: Consumer
Perceptions of Local Foods, by Rich Pirog.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, May 2004. Note: Prepared
by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Iowa State University Business Analysis Laboratory.
Full text: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubs/staff/ecolabels2/ecolabels2.htm
(accessed 2/21/08)
19. "An Empirical Analysis of Producer Perceptions
of Traceability in Organic Agriculture," by Edmund M. Tavernier. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 19, no. 2 (2004): pp. 110-117. Note:
"Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Southern Regional Science
Association, Le Pavillion Hotel, New Orleans LA March 11-13."
Full text from Buydominica: http://www.buydominica.com/agriculture/organic.php
(accessed 2/21/08)
20. Enhancing Commercial Food Service Sales by
Small Meat Processing Firms, by Debra Tropp, John W. Siebert, Rodolfo
M. Nayga, Jr., Gina Thelen and Sung Yong Kim.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), 2004.
85p.
Full text: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3101475
(accessed 6/25/08)
21. The European Consumer and Organic Food,
by Raffaele Zanoli.
University of Wales Aberystwyth, School of Management and Business, 2004. 175p.
(Organic Marketing Initiatives and Rural Development, 4).
Information/abstract only: http://www.irs.aber.ac.uk/omiard/publications/index.html#Volume%204
(accessed 2/21/08)
22. European Consumers’ Conceptions of Organic
Food: A Review of Available Research.
European Commission/National Institute for Consumer Research (Oslo, Norway), 2004. 150p. (Professional Report, 4).
Full text: http://www.organichaccp.org/haccp_rapport.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: First publication from the project entitled: Recommendations
for Improved Procedures for Securing Consumer Oriented Food Safety and Quality
of Certified Organic Foods from a Consumer Perspective, with the acronym
Organic HACCP.
23. The European Market for Organic Food:
Revised and Updated Analysis, by Ulrich Hamm and Friederike Gronefeld.
University of Wales Aberystwyth, School of Management and Business, 2004.
165p. (Organic Marketing Initiatives and Rural Development, 5) Note: See
also Volume 1, Analysis of the European Market for Organic Food (2002).
Information/abstract only: http://www.irs.aber.ac.uk/omiard/publications/index.html#Volume%205
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: Data was collected on organic agriculture in 2001 and
compared with data for 2000.
24. Final Results of the Fourth National Organic
Farmer’ Survey: Sustaining Organic Farms in a Changing Organic Marketplace,
by Erica Walz.
Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), 2004.
Full text: http://ofrf.org/publications/survey.html
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: Includes sections: Marketing your organic products; Organic
market conditions, 2001; Information and services; Marketing orders and
organic.
25. Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: Looking
Ahead to 2020, by Biing-Hwan Lin.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), November
2004. 4p. (Agriculture Information Bulletin, AIB792-7).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib792/aib792-7/
(accessed 2/21/08)
26. "The Globalization of Organic Agro-Food
Networks," by Laura T. Raynolds. World Development 32, no. 5 (2004): pp. 725-743.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2003.11.008
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This article analyzes the booming world trade in organic
agro-foods such as tropical products, counterseasonal fresh produce, and
processed foods. Research focuses on expanding South-North networks linking
major US and European markets with major production regions." [From the
Abstract]
27. "Grower Perspectives in Community Supported
Agriculture," by Eva C. Worden. HortTechnology 14, no. 3 (2004): pp. 322-325.
28. The Growth in Organic Agriculture: Temporary
Shift or Structural Change? by Cornelis Gardebroek and Roel Jongeneel.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2004. 12p. Note: Short
paper presented at 2004 AAEA Annual Meeting, Denver CO, August 1-4, 2004.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/20074
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "This paper investigates the growth in the number of
organic producers in the Netherlands. Using Bayesian techniques a logistic
growth model explaining the share of organic farms is estimated. Prior
information is used to estimate and compare three different models on the
future of organic farming." [From the Abstract]
29. "The Growth of the Organic Market: Producers’
Perspectives," by Edberg. Kevin. In Agricultural Outlook Forum 2004, Washington, DC, Feb. 19-20, 2004.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Chief Economist (OCE), 2004.
7p.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/33029
(accessed 6/24/08)
30. A Guide to Successful Organic Marketing
Initiatives, by Otto Schmid, Ulrich Hamm, Toralf Richter and Andrea
Dahlke.
Research Insitute of Organic Agriculture FiBL (Switzerland), 2004. 210p.
(Organic Marketing Initiatives and Rural Development, 6).
Information/abstract only: https://www.fibl.org/shop/show.php?sprache=EN&art=1338
(accessed 2/21/08)
31. Harmonization and Equivalence in Organic
Agriculture, Volume 1.
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), 2004. 229p.
Information/abstract only: http://shop.ifoam.org/bookstore/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=32(accessed 2/21/08) Description: Book presents the first results of the International Task
Force (ITF) on Harmonization and Equivalence in Organic Agriculture.
33. How Much Do Americans Pay for Fruits and
Vegetables? by Jane Reed, Elizabeth Frazao and Rachel Itskowitz.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), July 2004.
39p. (Agriculture Information Bulletin, AIB790).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib790/
(accessed 2/21/08)
34. "If You Can’t Trust the Farmer, Who Can You
Trust? The Effect of Certification Types on Purchases of Organic Produce,"
by Ruby Ward, Lynn Hunnicutt and John Keith. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 7, no. 1 (2004):
pp. 60-77.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/8145 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "An information asymmetry exists in the market for organic
produce since consumers cannot determine whether produce is organically or
conventionally grown. Various methods may solve this problem including
signaling, reputation, and certification." [From the Abstract]
35. "The Impact of Message Framing on Organic Food
Purchase Likelihood," by Katie Gifford and John C. Bernard. Journal of Food Distribution Research 35, no. 3 (2004): pp. 19-28.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/27552 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "A consumer survey and Tobit analysis were used to
determine the effect of message framing and other factors on self-reported
organic food purchase likelihood. Negative framing, which emphasizes the
possible negative consequences of conventional agricultural techniques, led to
a ‘boomerang effect’ that resulted in lowered purchase likelihood of organic
food by consumers with high trust in food safety." [From the Abstract]
36. "Influence of Information About Manufacturing
Process on Beer Acceptability," by Gabriella Caporale and Erminio
Monteleone. Food Quality and Preference 15, no. 3 (2004): pp. 271-278.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0950-3293(03)00067-3
(accessed 2/21/08)
37. Local and Organic: Bringing Maryland Organics from Farm to Table.
Chesapeake Fields Institute, 2004.
Full text: http://www.chesapeakefields.org/pdf/Local_OrganicBFINAL%20FINAL-1.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: Survey analysis, case studies and recommendations for Maryland’s agricultural producers and policy makers.
38. Local Organic Food: The Social Implications
of Sustainable Consumption, by Gill Seyfang.
University of East Anglia, The Centre for Social and Economic Research on the
Global Environment (CSERGE), 2004. (EDM, 2004-09).
Full text: http://www.uea.ac.uk/env/cserge/pub/wp/edm/edm_2004_09.htm
(accessed 2/21/08)
39. "Looking at Consumer Behavior in a Moral
Perspective," by Johannes Brinkmann. Journal of Business Ethics 51, no. 2 (2004): pp. 129-141. Note:
Paper presented at the 9th International Conference Promoting Business Ethics Niagara University, Niagara Falls NY, Oct 23-25, 2002.
Full text: http://home.bi.no/fgl92025/moral_c-behavior.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08)
41. Marketing Order Impact on the Organic
Sector: Almonds, Kiwifruit and Winter Pears, by Hoy F. Carman, Karen
Klonsky, Armelle Beaujard and Ana Maria Rodriguez.
Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics, 2004. iii, 68p. (Giannini
Foundation Research Report, 346).
Full text from eScholarship Repository, University of California: http://repositories.cdlib.org/giannini/rrs/RR346/
(accessed 2/21/08)
42. "Microbial Food Safety Considerations for
Organic Produce Production: An Analysis of Canadian Organic Production
Standards Compared with US FDA Guidelines for Microbial Food Safety," by
Katija A. Blaine and Douglas A. Powell. Food Protection Trends 24, no. 4 (2004): pp. 246-252.
Information/abstract only: http://www.foodprotection.org/Publications/Abstracts/2004Abstracts/ April2004.htm#Microbial
(accessed 2/21/08)
43. "Organic and Alternatives." Growing for Market (October 2004): pp. 1, 4-6.
Information/abstract only: http://www.growingformarket.com/
(accessed 2/21/08)
44. ‘Organic’ and ‘Conventional’ Grain and
Soybean Prices in the Northern Great Plains and Upper Midwest: 1995-2003,
by Nicholas Streff and Thomas L. Dobbs.
South Dakota State University, Department of Economics, 2004. 15p. (Econ
Pamphlet, 2004-1).
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/32035 (accessed 6/24/08)
45. Organic Food: Understanding the Consumer and
Increasing Sales, by Taylor Nelson Sofre.
Soil Association, 2004. 46p.
Full-text: http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk/library/TNS2004eng.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "A marketing guide for Welsh organic businesses based on
consumer research conducted by Taylor Nelson Sofre." [From the Introduction]
46. "The Organic Label: How to Reconcile Its
Meaning with Consumer Preferences," by David Conner and Ralph Christy. Journal of Food Distribution Research 35, no. 1 (2004): pp. 40-43.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/27135 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP), with its
unified definition and labeling requirements, holds great promise for
increasing commerce in and decreasing transaction costs associated with
purchasing organic food. However, the label and its meaning must both be well
understood and reflect the traits consumers want if this promise is to be
realized. This paper reports the results of a survey and experimental auction
on consumers’ preferences for organic standards." [From the Abstract]
47. Organic Produce, Price Premiums, and
Eco-Labeling in US Farmers’ Markets, by Amy Kremen, Catherine Greene
and Jim Hanson.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), 2004. 12p.
(Outlook Report, VGS-301-01).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/VGS/Apr04/vgs30101/
(accessed 2/21/08)
49. "The Price Premium for Organic Babyfood: A
Hedonic Analysis," by Kelly B. Maguire, Nicole Owens and Nathalie B. Simon. Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 29, no. 1 (2004): pp.
132-149.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/31144 (accessed 6/24/08)
50. "Profitability and Risk of Organic Production
Systems in the Northern Great Plains," by Elwin G. Smith, M. Jill
Clapperton and Robert E. Blackshaw. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 19, no. 3 (2004): pp. 152-158.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/RAF200474
(accessed 2/21/08)
51. "Profitability of Organic Cropping Systems in
Southwestern Minnesota," by Paul R. Mahoney, Kent D. Olson, Paul M. Porter,
David R. Huggins, Catherine A. Perillo and R. Kent Crookston. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 19, no. 1 (2004): pp. 35-46.
Full text: http://www.apec.umn.edu/faculty/weaster/Italconf/olsonorganic.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08)
52. Promoting Organic Food: Information Policy
Versus Production Subsidy, by Christoph Tribl and Klaus Salhofer.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2004. 25p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, August 1-4, 2004, Denver CO.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://agecon.lib.umn.edu/ cgi-bin/detailview.pl?paperid=14334
(accessed 2/21/08)
53. Regulatory Barriers in International
Horticulture Markets, by Donna Roberts and Barry Krissoff.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), January
2004. 11p. (Outlook Report, WRS04 01).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/WRS04/jan04/wrs0401/
(accessed 2/21/08)
54. "Review: Use of Methods of Research into
Consumers’ Opinions and Attitudes in Food Research," by E. X. Barrios and
E. Costell. Food Science and Technology International 10, no. 6 (2004): pp. 359-371.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1082013204049386
(accessed 2/21/08)
55. Transaction Costs and Organic Marketing:
Evidence from U.S. Organic Produce Farmers, by Bo MacInnis.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2004. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the 2004 Annual Meeting, August 1-4, 2004, Denver CO.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/20386 (accessed 6/24/08)
(accessed 6/24/08)
56. Understanding Fruit and Vegetable Choices -
Research Briefs, by Joanne F. Guthrie.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), November
2004. (Agriculture Information Bulletin, AIB792).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib792/
(accessed 2/21/08)
57. What Determines the Variety of a Household’s
Vegetable Purchases? by Hayden Stewart, J. Michael Harris and Joanne
Guthrie.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), November
2004. 4p. (Agriculture Information Bulletin, AIB792-3).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib792/aib792-3/
(accessed 2/21/08)
58. "Where’s the Beef From? Tracking Systems,"
by David Talbot. Technology Review 107, no. 5 (June 2004): pp. 48-53, 55-6.
Full text: http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/13641/
(accessed 2/21/08)
60. Assessing Consumers’ Valuation of
Cosmetically Damaged Apples Using a Mixed Probit Model, by Chengyan
Yue, Helen H. Jensen, Daren S. Mueller, Gail R. Nonnecke and Mark L. Gleason.
Iowa State University, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, 2005.
22p. (CARD Working Paper, 05-WP 419).
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/18483 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "A mixed probit model was applied to survey data to analyze
consumers’ willingness to buy apples with cosmetic damage caused by the sooty
blotch and flyspeck (SBFS) disease complex. The analysis finds consumers will
pay a premium for organic production methods and for apples with low amounts of
SBFS damage." [From the Abstract]
61. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the
Midwest United States: A Regional Characterization, by Erin Tegtmeier
and Michael Duffy.
Iowa State University, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 2005. 23p.
Full text: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubs/staff/files/csa_0105.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08)
62. "Conveniently Organic," by Marcia
Mogelonsky. Prepared Foods (July 2005).
Full text: http://www.preparedfoods.com/CDA/Archives/8265f0f496788010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Consumer concerns and a set standard have resulted in a
dramatically expanding organic category in recent years. As the segment’s
products become ever more convenient and perceived health benefits persevere,
consumers likely will continue to embrace the category’s offerings." [From the
Abstract]
64. Elevating Antioxidant Levels in Food through
Organic Farming and Food Processing, by Charles Benbrook.
Organic Center for Education and Promotion, January 2005. 81p. (State of Science Report).
Full text: http://www.organic-center.org/science.antiox.php?action=view&report_id=3
(accessed 2/21/08)
65. Factors Affecting Consumer Choice and
Willingness to Pay for Milk Attributes, by Daria Bernard and Alan
Mathios.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2005. 34p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 24-27, 2005, Providence RI. 137170.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/19366 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "This study used weekly scanner data to determine within
the milk market the factors that affect consumer choice of non-rBST and organic
products and the implications for the development of niche markets." [From the
Abstract]
66. "Food and Values: An Examination of Values
Underlying Attitudes Toward Genetically Modified and Organically Grown Food
Products," by Ellen Dreezens, Carolien Martijn, Petra Tenbult, Gerjo Kok
and Nanne K. de Vries. Appetite 44, no. 1 (2005): pp. 115-122.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2004.07.003
(accessed 2/21/08)
67. Health vs. Environmental Motivation in
Organic Preferences and Purchases, by Catherine A. Durham and Diego
Andrade.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2005. 21p. (Selected Paper,
136128) Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 24-27, 2005, Providence RI.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/19221 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Economic analyses generally incorporate environmental
motivations in examining the factors that determine whether consumers will buy
organic and ecolabeled foods, but have not typically considered health and
wellness motivations." [From the Abstract]
70. IFST: Current Hot Topics: Organic Food.
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), 2005. Note: "The Institute of Food Science and Technology, through its Public Affairs and Technical and
Legislative Committees, has authorised the following Information Statement,
dated February 2005, which cancels and replaces the version dated July 2003."
Full text: http://www.ifst.org/uploadedfiles/cms/store/ATTACHMENTS/organicfood.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08)
71. "Internationalization of the Organic Fruit
Market: The Case of Washington State’s Organic Apple Exports to the European
Union," by Gregory M. Peck, Preston K. Andrews, Cindy Richter and John P.
Reganold. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 20, no. 2 (2005): pp. 101-112 .
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/RAF2004102
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "In this paper, we explore the complexities of the
international marketing of organic fruit, using organic apple production in
Washington State and market opportunities for this organic fruit in the EU, as
a case study." [From the Abstract]
72. Market Power in Direct Marketing of Fresh
Produce: Community Supported Agriculture Farms, by Daniel A. Lass,
Nathalie Lavoie and T. Robert Fetter.
University of Massachusetts, 2005. 24p. (Working Paper, 2005-2).
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/14514
(accessed 6/24/08)
73. Market Trends: Natural, Organic and
"Eco-Friendly" Pet Products.
Packaged Facts, February 1, 2005. 139p. Note: This company is a major
supplier of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods
industry. See their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.packagedfacts.com/Trends-Natural-Organic-1006027/
(accessed 2/21/08)
75. Natural and Ethical Consumers 2004: Profit
from the Rise of Ethical Consumerism.
Datamonitor, 2005. 49p. Note: This company is a major supplier of market
data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See their current
publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.datamonitor.com/industries/research/?pid=DMCM1824&type=Report
(accessed 2/21/08)
76. Nutrition Labeling in the
Food-Away-From-Home Sector: An Economic Assessment, by Jayachandran N.
Variyam.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), April 2005.
28p. (Economic Research Report, ERR4).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ERR4/
(accessed 2/21/08)
80. "Organic Farming, Food Quality and Human
Health: QLIF Congress 2005," by Quality Low Input Food Integrated Project
and Soil Association. QLIF News (April 2005).
Full text: http://www.qlif.org/qlifnews/april05/con0.html
(accessed 2/21/08)
82. "Organic Foods Offer a Better Way to Farm and a
Better Way to Eat - So Why Are They Under Siege?" by Center for Food
Safety. Food Safety Review 4 (2005): pp. 1-7.
Full text: http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/pubs/FSRVol4.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08)
84. Organic Marketing Study Papers, by
Shon Ferguson, Simon Weseen and Gary Storey.
University of Saskatchewan, Organic Information, 2005. Note: 20 papers
in series.
Full text: http://organic.usask.ca/Marketing%20study.htm
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The purpose of the marketing study is to examine the
current supply chains for four organic commodities produced in Saskatchewan: wheat, flax, lentils, and oats. Its objective is to examine issues, problems
and challenges in organic grain marketing and to provide information to the
organic grain industry that can improve the organic marketing system for the
benefit of all participants." [From the Introduction]
85. Perceptions of Genetically Modified and
Organic Foods and Processes: North Dakota College Students, by Jon C.
Anderson, Cheryl J. Wachenheim and William C. Lesch.
North Dakota State University, Department of Agribusiness and Applied
Economics, 2005. 52p. (Agribusiness and Applied Economics Report, 571).
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/23635 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Perceptions of genetically modified (GM) and organic food
among North Dakota college students were elicited and compared." [From the
Abstract]
86. "Place, Taste, or Face-to-Face? Understanding
Producer–Consumer Networks in ‘Local’ Food Systems in Washington State," by Theresa Selfa and Joan Qazi. Agriculture and Human Values 22, no. 4 (December 2005): pp. 451-464.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10460-005-3401-0
(accessed 2/21/08)
87. Price Premiums Hold on As U.S. Organic Produce Market Expands, by Lydia Oberholtzer, Carolyn Dimitri and Catherine
Greene.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), 2005. 22p.
(Outlook Report, VGS30801).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/vgs/may05/VGS30801/
(accessed 2/21/08)
88. "Retail Dilemma: Where to Put the Healthy
Stuff?" by Lori Dahm. Brand Packaging (2005).
Full text: http://www.brandpackaging.com/content.php?s=SN/2005/03&p=10
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Opinions differ on optimal shelf placement for natural and
organic products." [From the Introduction]
89. U.S. Market Profile for
Organic Food Products, by James M. Tringe.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Commodity
and Marketing Programs, Processed Products Division, February 2005. 19p. Note:
No longer available online. (2/21/08) Description: "Contains estimates of U.S. organic food production,
consumption and trade, as well as discussion about policy and trends." [Web
site]
90. "Understanding Economic and Behavioral
Influences on Fruit and Vegetable Choices," by Joanne F. Guthrie,
Biing-Hwan Lin, Jane Reed and Hayden Stewart. Amber Waves: The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources, and Rural America 3, no. 2 (April 2005).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/Amberwaves/April05/Features/FruitAndVegChoices.htm
(accessed 2/21/08)
91. "Western Food Makers Source Chinese Organic
Ingredients," by Lindsey Partos. Food Navigator News (March 2005).
Full text: http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=59043-western-food-makers
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Food makers sourcing organic ingredients from the West are
gradually turning to China as the ambitious country makes strides in organic
production." [From the Introduction]
92. What Do People Want to Know About Their
Food? Measuring Central Coast Consumers’ Interest in Food Systems Issues,
by Phil Howard.
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), 2005. (Center
Research Brief, 5).
Full text from eScholarship Repository, University of California: http://repositories.cdlib.org/casfs/rb/brief_no5/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: In 2004 Phil Howard and Jan Perez conducted five focus
groups and mailed a 26-question survey to 1,000 randomly selected households in
San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties; the
survey response rate was 48 percent... The focus groups and survey found that
the majority of consumers want more information about how their food is grown
and processed, how it reaches them, or what’s involved in food marketing. They’d like to see a system of eco-labels
that would provide point-of-purchase information on such criteria as whether
the workers receive a living wage, whether the animals were treated humanely,
and whether the food was locally grown. When asked to rank five potential
"ecolabels," respondents were most enthusiastic about the idea of a "humane"
label, with more than 30 percent citing it as their first choice, followed by
"locally grown" (22 percent), "living wage" (16.5 percent), "U.S. grown" (5.9
percent), and "small-scale" (5.2 percent)." [From the Abstract]
93. "The 6 Top Trends in Food Processing," by
Food Processing (2006).
Full text: http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2006/128.html
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Anticipating and acting on trends can make or break a
company. It pays to know which ones are still in the game and which are
emerging. Keywords: organic, health and wellness, age awareness, portion
control, globalization, kosher and halal." [From the Introduction]
94. "The Battle between ‘Good’ and ‘Better’: A
Strategic Marketing Perspective on Codes of Conduct for Sustainable Agriculture,"
by P. Ingenbleek and M. T. G. Meulenberg. Agribusiness: An International Journal 22, no. 4 (Autumn 2006): pp.
451-473.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/agr.20097
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Code-of-conduct organizations (CCOs) for sustainable
agriculture, such as Fair Trade and Eurep-Gap, are rapidly changing the face of
agribusiness. Yet, there is little understanding of how these organizations
contribute to sustainability. This study therefore presents a case study of the
strategies by which CCOs aim to achieve their sustainability objectives." [From
the Abstract]
95. "Beyond Organic: Consumer Interest in New
Labelling Schemes in the Central Coast of California," by Philip H. Howard
and Patricia Allen. International Journal of Consumer Studies 30, no. 5 (September 2006):
pp. 439–451.
Full text from Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, University
of California: http://casfs.ucsc.edu/research/BeyondOrganic.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This study reports results of focus-group research and a
survey of 1000 households in the Central Coast region of California to
determine which standards consumers are most interested in supporting through
their purchases." [From the Abstract]
96. A Brief Retrospective on the U.S. Organic Sector: 1997 and 2003, by Carolyn Dimitri and Lydia Oberholtzer.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note: From Symposium
Proceedings: Organic Agriculture: Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology,
and Research, October 6-7, 2005, Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/Dimitri/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "In this paper, we trace some of the changes in the organic
sector by comparing the industry in 1997 and 2003, starting with consumers and
moving back through the supply chain to the farm level. We conclude with a
brief discussion of opportunities and obstacles to market growth in the organic
sector." [From the Introduction]
97. Challenges Facing a Second Green Revolution:
Expanding the Reach of Organic Agriculture, by Thomas L. Dobbs.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note: From Symposium
Proceedings: Organic Agriculture: Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology,
and Research, October 6-7, 2005, Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/Dobbs/
(accessed 2/21/08)
98. Challenges in Measuring the Benefits of
Organic Foods, by Kathleen Merrigan.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note: From Symposium
Proceedings: Organic Agriculture: Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology,
and Research, October 6-7, 2005, Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/Merrigan/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: This paper discusses the methodology and implementation of
a research project looking at antioxidants and the comparison between organic
and conventional food. Research is from Tufts University and the Organic Center.
99. "Choices of Marketing Outlets by Organic
Producers: Accounting for Selectivity Effects," by Timothy Park and Luanne
Lohr. Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization 4, no. 1
(2006): pp. 1129-1129.
Information/abstract only: http://www.bepress.com/jafio/vol4/iss1/art4/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Organic farmers have traditionally relied on a variety of
marketing channels, suggesting that earned organic income will depend on the
farmer’s experience in producing and selling organic products and their
comparative advantage in bargaining and marketing skills." [From the Abstract]
100. Civic Markets: Alternative Value Chain
Governance as Civic Engagement, by E. Melanie DuPuis.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note: From Symposium
Proceedings: Organic Agriculture: Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology,
and Research, October 6-7, 2005, Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/DuPuis/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Social scientists have begun to study the
socially-interactive rulemaking around markets which they refer to as market
"governance." There are a number of social scientists who study organic and
alternative market governance, and their work can be useful to farmers looking
to expand these markets. This paper will provide an overview of this research
as it might contribute to a better understanding of alternative markets in
organic agriculture." [From the Introduction]
101. Direct Marketing of Fresh Produce:
Understanding Consumer Interest in Product and Process-Based Attributes,
by Dawn Thilmany, Jennifer Keeling Bond and Craig A. Bond.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2006. 26p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 23-26, 2006, Long Beach CA.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/21217
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "This study employs factor and cluster analysis techniques
to explore a national-level dataset of fresh produce consumers. Specifically,
we characterize the major sources of variation in the dataset using four
internally-derived factors, and then use these factors to split the data into
five consumer segments using cluster analysis. We then examine the major
differences in preferences and willingness to pay across these groups with
respect to various produce attributes, production processes, and production
locality. We explore the traditional concerns such as taste, purity, and freshness,
but also account for civic agricultural issues such as local production and
production systems which tend to be associated with higher levels of
environmental quality (e.g., organic production), as well as the impact on
consumer preferences from information about nutrition and the source of
purchase of fresh produce."
102. "Ecological Citizenship and Sustainable
Consumption: Examining Local Organic Food Networks," by Gill Seyfang. Journal of Rural Studies 22, no. 4 (October 2006): pp. 383-395.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2006.01.003
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This paper presents new research findings from a
mixed-method empirical study of a local organic food network to interrogate the
theories of both sustainable consumption and ecological citizenship." [From the
Abstract]
103. "The Economics of Organic Vegetables
Production," by David Conner. New Agriculture Network 3, no. 1 (April 12, 2006).
Full text: http://www.new-ag.msu.edu/issues06/04-12.htm#2
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: This article covers "three main themes: trends contributing
to the decision to transition, profitability of organic versus conventional and
skills needed to successful transition." [From the Introduction]
104. "EU and U.S. Organic Markets Face Strong
Demand Under Different Policies," by Carolyn Dimitri and Lydia Oberholtzer. Amber Waves: The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources, and Rural America (February 2006).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/February06/Features/feature1.htm
(accessed 2/12/08) Description: "Organic markets in the European Union member states and
the U.S. are nearly the same size in terms of retail sales. At the same time,
their farm sectors differ significantly, with the EU-15 member states having
more organic farmland and more organic operations than the U.S. The U.S. and EU Governments have also adopted markedly different policy approaches to
the organic sector." [From the Introduction]
105. "An Experimental Investigation of Consumer
Willingness to Pay for Non-GM Foods When an Organic Option Is Present," by
John C. Bernard, Chao Zhang and Katie Gifford. Agricultural and Resource Economics Review 35, no. 2 (October 2006): pp.
374-385.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/10226
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "This research compared bids that consumers placed on non
genetically modified (GM), organic, and conventional versions of food products
in order to determine if the organic market well serves those seeking to avoid
GM foods. Auction experiments using potato chips, tortilla chips, and milk
chocolate were conducted with 79 subjects." [From the Abstract]
107. The Global Market for Organic Food and
Drink: Business Opportunities and Future.
Organic Monitor, November 2006. 213p. Note: This company is a major
supplier of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods
industry. See their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.organicmonitor.com/700240.htm
(accessed 2/21/08)
108. Global Market Review of Organic Food -
Forecasts to 2012.
Just Food, May 2006. 44p. Note: This company is a major supplier of
market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See their
current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.just-food.com/store/product.aspx?ID=41408
(accessed 2/21/08)
109. "Going Organic: The Profits and Pitfalls,"
by Pallavi Gogoi. Business Week (May 25, 2006).
Full text: http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/may2006/ nf20060525_0747_db016.htm?chan=search
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Organic foods are increasingly popular and command premium
prices. But it isn’t an easy switch for farmers, and that tightens the supply chain."
[From the Introduction] Article page includes "Reader Comments."
110. A Hedonic Analysis on the Implicit Values
of Fresh Tomatoes, by Chung L. Huang and Biing-Hwan Lin.
International Association of Agricultural Economists, 2006. 17p. (Poster Paper)
Note: Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting, August 12-18, 2006, Queensland, Australia.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/25404
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "The food habits and dietary patterns of American consumers
are changing and they are increasingly demanding food products that possess
certain attributes relating to how the food was produced or processed. The
objectives of the study are to analyze household purchase of fresh tomatoes and
to determine the magnitudes of the price premium paid for the organic tomatoes
by estimating a hedonic price model." [From the Abstract]
111. How Low Has the Farm Share of Retail Food
Prices Really Fallen? by Stewart Hayden.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), August 2006.
(Economic Research Report, 24).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err24/err24.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Farmers are capturing more of the consumer’s food dollar
than previously estimated. Based on updated baskets of food representing what
American households bought for at-home consumption between 1999 and 2003, this
report estimates farm contribution of retail food prices for two major
commodity groups—fresh fruits and vegetables." [From the Abstract]
112. "Influencing Consumer Purchase Likelihood of
Organic Food," by Katie Gifford and John C. Bernard. International Journal of Consumer Studies 30, no. 2 (March 2006): pp.
155-163. Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1470-6431.2005.00472.x
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "For this research, a survey was designed to test the
effect of positive and negative framing on the self-reported change in purchase
likelihood of organic food. Respondents were asked to directly evaluate whether
the information in the survey made them more or less likely to purchase organic
food, or if there was no change." [From the Abstract]
114. Measuring and Communicating the Benefits of
Organic Foods, by Kathleen Delate, Robert Turnbull and Jerald DeWitt.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note: From Symposium
Proceedings: Organic Agriculture: Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology,
and Research, October 6-7, 2005, Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/Delate/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "One of the challenges for the organic producer, processor,
and marketer is to differentiate their products in the crowded food
marketplace." [From the Introduction]
115. Measuring and Communicating the
Environmental Benefits of Organic Food Production, by Stephan Dabbert.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note: From Symposium
Proceedings: Organic Agriculture: Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology,
and Research, October 6-7, 2005, Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/Dabbert/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Perceived environmental advantages are a key motivation
for the interest in organic farming. The comparison between the environmental
effects of organic and conventional farming poses a number of methodological
challenges. Empirical evidence shows that organic farming is ranked at least
equal, and in a number of instances better, than conventional farming for key
environmental indicators. In communicating these advantages to consumers, the
concept of credence characteristics is important; attempts to sell organic
products to consumers on their non-use values alone are likely to fail." [From
the Abstract]
116. Modeling Fresh Organic Produce Consumption:
A Generalized Double-Hurdle Model Approach, by Feng Zhang, Chung L.
Huang and Biing-Hwan Lin.
Southern Agricultural Economics Association, 2006. 17p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, February 5-8, 2006, Orlando FL.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/35435
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Using actual retail data, this study is intended to
profile consumers’ social economic characteristics related to the growth of the
fresh organic produce market with a generalized double-hurdle model." [From the
Abstract]
117. National Demand for Fresh Organic and
Conventional Vegetables: Scanner Data Evidence, by Feng Zhang, Chung L.
Huang, Biing-Hwan Lin and James E. Epperson.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2006. 22p. (Selected Paper,
156803) Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 23-26, 2006,
Long Beach CA.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/21107
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Using AC Nielsen scanner data on U.S. household
consumption of selected fresh vegetables from 1999 to 2003, this study provides
an overview of the organic fresh vegetable market by investigating market
shares and price premiums of selected organic fresh vegetables and estimating
the interrelationship between consumer demand for organic and conventional
fresh vegetables." [From the Abstract]
118. Natural and Organic Food and Beverage
Industry Trends: Current and Future Patterns in Production, Marketing,
Retailing, and Consumer Usage.
Packaged Facts, 2006. Note: This company is a major supplier of market
data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See their current
publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.packagedfacts.com/Natural-Organic-Food-1187212/
(accessed 2/21/08)
119. NBJ’s Organic Foods Report 2006.
Nutrition Business Journal, 2006. 460p. Note: This company is a major
supplier of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods
industry. See their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://nbj.stores.yahoo.net/nborfore20.html
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "An analysis of markets, trends, competition and strategy
in U.S. organic foods: 1996-2010." [Web site]
120. The New Biopesticide Market, by
Yatin B. Thakore, project manager.
BCC Research, January 2006.
Information/abstract only: http://www.bccresearch.com/RepTemplate.cfm?reportID=123&RepDet=HLT& cat=chm&target=repdetail.cfm
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The synthetic pesticides market is expected to show a
declining trend at the rate of 1.5% per annum. At the same time the
biopesticide market is growing and expected to reach more than a billion
dollars in the next five years." [From the Report Highlights]
121. A New View of U.S. Agriculture -
State-by-State Factsheets on Top Agricultural Commodities, Organic Sales, and
Regulations on Genetically Engineered Foods, by Anne Hillson.
Center for Food Safety, May 2006.
Full text: http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/pubs/US_Ag_Report.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: Charts look at "individual states, providing information on
various aspects of their agricultural industry based on government-collected
data. It features the state’s top agricultural commodities, and the percentage
which is produced with genetically engineered varieties. For many states, none
of their top agricultural products are genetically engineered. The chart also
ranks states according to how much organic agriculture they produce relative to
total U.S. organic production and, perhaps more revealing, they are also ranked
according to how much of the state’s agricultural industry is organic. In
addition to this numeric data, the charts also include state legislation or
regulations that seek to control the production or use of GE food." [From the
Introduction]
122. Opportunities and Challenges for Organic
from the Retailing Perspective, by Don Harris.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note: From Symposium
Proceedings: Organic Agriculture: Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology,
and Research, October 6-7, 2005, Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/Harris/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Today, I want to speak about the opportunities and
challenges we have in the market. I will cover sales and consumption trends,
supply and availability of organic items, opportunities for organic produce,
challenges to the industry, and the taste ‘revolution.’" [Web site]
123. "Organic Food Demand: A Focus Group Study
Involving Caucasian and African-American Shoppers," by Lydia Zepeda, Hui-Shung Chang and Catherine Leviten-Reid. Agriculture and Human Values 23, no. 3 (October 2006): pp. 385-394.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10460-006-9001-9
(accessed 2/21/08)
124. Organic Food Processing - Principles,
Concepts and Recommendations for the Future. Results of a European Research
Project on the Quality of Low Input Foods, by Alexander Beck, Ursula
Kretzschmar and Otto Schmid.
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL (Switzerland), 2006.
(FiBL-Report).
Full text from Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/8914/01/beck-etal-2006-report-LowInputFood.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: This report "is the concluding volume based on four reports
on the processing of organic and low input food. It was produced within the
framework of the Integrated Project on ‘Quality Low Input Food’ (QLIF), funded
by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme for Research and
Technological Development. [From the Abstract]
125. Organic on the Menu: Healthy Eating Trends in
Foodservice.
Packaged Facts, April 1, 2006 . 96p. Note: This company is a major
supplier of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods
industry. See their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.packagedfacts.com/Organic-Menu-Healthy-1199119/
(accessed 2/21/08)
126. Organic Poultry and Eggs Capture High Price
Premiums and Growing Share of Specialty Markets, by Lydia Oberholtzer, Catherine Greene and Enrique Lopez.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS), December
2006. 18p. (Outlook Report, LDPM-15001).
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ldp/2006/12dec/ldpm15001/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Organic poultry and egg markets in the United States are expanding rapidly. Statistics for the sector, especially the number of organic
broilers, also signal expanding domestic supply. This report examines trends in
markets, animal numbers, and prices for organic poultry and eggs. Price
comparisons between organic and conventional show significant organic price
premiums for both broilers and eggs." [From the Abstract]
127. "Organics Here to Stay, but Category Could Use
a Cleanup," by Meredith Deliso. Advertising Age 77, no. 43 (October 23, 2006): pp. 4. (accessed 2/21/08) Description: "With hundreds of millions spent on marketing but only a
small percentage of total food sales, are organic foods a trend coming to an
end? Seventy-five percent of readers think not, but they do concede the
category hasn’t been figured out yet." [From the Introduction]
128. "Packaging Naturally," by Kate Bertrand. Food Processing (2006).
Full text: http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2006/085.html
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Package structures and graphics are rising to the occasion
as organic and all-natural products go mainstream." [From the Introduction]
129. "Perceived Risks of Agro-Biotechnology and
Organic Food Purchases in the United States," by Arbindra Rimal, Wanki Moon
and Siva K. Balasubramanian. Journal of Food Distribution Research 37, no. 2 (July 2006): pp. 70-79.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/9087 (accessed 6/24/08)
130. Perspectives of Small Retailers in the
Organic Market: Customer Satisfaction and Customer Enthusiasm, by Jan
Bolten, Raphael Kennerknecht and Achim Spiller.
European Association of Agricultural Economists, 2006. 20p. (Seminar Paper) Note:
"Paper prepared for presentation at the 98th EAAE Seminar ‘Marketing Dynamics
within the Global Trading System: New Perspectives’, Chania, Crete, Greece as in: 29 June – 2 July, 2006."
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/10042
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "In this paper we discuss the impact of customer
satisfaction and enthusiasm on the performance of small retailers in the
organic food market. The analysis of customer satisfaction and shop data
confirm essential economic effects. The study is based on 948 customer
interviews and an analysis of management ratios of 12 organic food shops in Germany." [From the Abstract]
131. Purchasing Organic Food in U.S. Food Systems: A Study of Attitudes and Practice, by Benjamin Onyango, William
Hallman and Anne Bellows.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2006. 20p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 23-26, 2006, Long Beach CA.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/21060
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Consumers’ preference for organic foods in the context of
food aspects considered important in a consumption decision and socioeconomic
variables has been examined in this study. The results indicate that food
aspects related to naturalness, vegetarian-vegan and production location were
critical enhancing regularity of organic food purchases." [From the Abstract]
132. Symposium Proceedings: Organic Agriculture:
Innovations in Organic Marketing, Technology, and Research, by Carolee
T. Bull, Catherine Greene, James B. Kotcon and Lydia Oberholtzer, Symposium
Coordinating Committee.
Plant Management Network, September 2006. Note, Meeting held October
6-7, 2005, in Washington DC.
Full text: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/symposium/organics/
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "As consumer demand for organic food and production
increases, research and education can help support the sector. However, gaps in
research, education, and information exist in all areas of the organic
industry. The workshop brought together a wide variety of experts from
government and the private sector to identify key obstacles and explore new
opportunities for continued growth in the organic sector." [From the
Introduction]
133. "Us Vs. Stem: Workers on Organic Farms are
Treated as Poorly as Their Conventional Counterparts," by Jason Mark. Grist: Environmental News and Commentary (August 2006).
Full text: http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2006/08/02/mark/
(accessed 2/21/08)
134. "Who Buys Local Food?" by Lydia Zepeda and Jingham Li. Journal of Food Distribution Research 37, no. 3 (November 2006): pp.
1-11.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/7064 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Using data from a national survey of food shoppers, a
Lancaster-Weinstein model is estimated using probit analysis to investigate the
characteristics of local food buyers." [From the Abstract]
135. Willingness to Pay for Locally Produced
Foods: A Customer Intercept Study of Direct Market and Grocery Store Shoppers,
by Kim Darby, Marvin Batte, Stan Ernst and Brian Roe.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2006. 31p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 23-26, 2006, Long Beach CA.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/21336 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "A customer-intercept survey and a choice experiment of
food shoppers in direct markets and traditional grocery stores was analyzed
using Conjoint methods to evaluate WTP for characteristics related to locally
grown fresh strawberries." [From the Abstract]
136. 2007 Organic Cotton Market Report:
Preliminary Highlights, by Rebecca Calahan Klein.
Organic Exchange, 2007. 10p. Note: "The full report will be available to
members and for purchase in Spring 2008."
Full text: http://www.organicexchange.org/Documents/market_high_fall07.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Information presented in this document is based on primary
and secondary research gathered by Organic Exchange about the demand for
organic cotton fiber by more than 50 companies with significant organic cotton
programs, approximately 1,500 small and medium sized brands and retailers
participating in the global organic cotton market and 67 certified organic cotton
farming projects." [From the Introduction]
137. 2007 Organic Farmer Survey.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2007. Note: "For more information
about the organic marketing survey, contact Gigi DiGiacomo, University of Minnesota, Endowed Chair in Agriculture Program, 612-710-1188 or rgdigiacomo@earthlink.net. For the
full organic farming survey results, contact Meg Moynihan, Minnesota Department
of Agriculture, 651-201-6616 or meg.moynihan@state.mn.us."
Information/abstract only (go to "Organic Marketing Survey Results"): http://www.misa.umn.edu/Sustainable_Agriculture_Newsletter.html
(accessed 2/21/08)
138. "Adolescents’ Attitudes Towards Organic Food: A
Survey of 15- to 16-Year Old School Children," by Derk Jan Stobbelaar,
Gerda Casimir, Josine Borghuis, Inge Marks, Laurens Meijer and Simone Zebeda. International Journal of Consumer Studies 31, no. 4 (July 2007): pp.
349-356.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1470-6431.2006.00560.x
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "To discover their attitudes towards organic food and their
knowledge of the subject, a survey among almost 700 school children aged 15-16
years was conducted. Four main groups of questions were used: adolescents’
knowledge of organic food, attitudes, whether they bought organic food and the
perceived influences they exerted on the buying patterns of their parents."
[From the Abstract]
139. "The Changing Face of Organic Consumers,"
by Maryellen Molyneaux. Food Technology (November 2007): pp. 22-26. Note: "This article
is based on a presentation at the 2007 IFT Annual Meeting & Food ExpoSM, Chicago, Ill., July 28–August 1. More information on this subject is available in NMI’s
2007 Organic Consumer Trends Report."
Full text: http://members.ift.org/NR/rdonlyres/B4EF47E8-48CF-4F1C-A20E-DE60A2052B3B/ 0/1107changingFaceOrganicConsumers.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08)
140. "Chemical Properties and Consumer Perception of
Fluid Milk from Conventional and Pasture-Based Production Systems," by A.
E. Croissant, S. P. Washburn, L. L. Dean and M. A. Drake. Journal of Dairy Science 90, no. 11 (November 2007): pp. 4942-4953.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2007-0456
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The objectives of this study were to compare the chemical
and sensory properties of PB milk with conventional fluid milk from Jersey and
Holstein cows and to evaluate consumer acceptance of those milks." [From the
Abstract]
141. China’s Organic Food Disappoints Consumers,
by Ling Li.
Worldwatch Institute, China Watch, April 3, 2007.
Full text: http://www.worldwatch.org/node/4998
(accessed 2/21/08)
142. Commodity Policies and Product
Differentiation: The California Milk Marketing Order and the Organic Dairy
Sector, by Joseph V. Balagtas and Kristina N. Kreutzer.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2007. 29p. (Selected Paper,
174814) Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1,
2007, Portland OR.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/9964
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "This paper evaluates the economic consequences of milk
marketing orders for producers and consumers in organic and conventional milk
markets." [From the Abstract]
143. A Comparison of Conventional and Organic
Milk Production Systems in the U.S., by William D. McBride and
Catherine Greene.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2007. 30p. (Selected Paper,
174187) Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1,
2007, Portland OR.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/9680 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Organic milk production is one of the fastest growing
segments of organic agriculture in the U.S., but little is known about the
relative costs and returns of organic and conventional dairies. This study
utilizes a nationwide survey of dairy operations for 2005 that includes a targeted sample of organic dairies." [From the Abstract]
144. "Consumer Interactions and Influences on
Farmers’ Market Vendors," by Alan R. Hunt. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 22 (2007): pp. 54-66.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1742170507001597
(accessed 2/21/08)
145. "Consumer Involvement and Perceived
Differentiation of Different Kinds of Pork - a Means-End Chain Analysis,"
by Lena Westerlund Lind. Food Quality and Preference 18, no. 4 (June 2007): pp. 690-700.
Information/abstract only: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2006.10.004
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The objective of this study was to investigate the
motivational structure of consumers in relation to unbranded, imported, branded
and local-organically produced pork." [From the Abstract]
146. Consumer Perceptions of the Safety, Health
and Environmental Impact of Various Scales and Geographic Origin of Food Supply
Chains, by Rich Pirog and Andy Larson.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, September 2007. 45p.
Full text: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubs/staff/consumer/consumer.htm
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The Leopold Center’s Marketing and Food Systems Initiative
conducted consumer market research in July 2007 to examine the complex
relationships among food safety, health, greenhouse gas emissions and climate
change, and different food system scales (local, national, global)." [From the
Executive Summary]
147. Consumers Torn between Buying Local and
Buying Organic Food.
Mambo Sprouts, 2007. (Press Release) Note: This company is a major
supplier of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods
industry. See their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Full text: (as posted by PR LEAP) http://www.prleap.com/pr/89998/
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Mambo Sprouts survey reveals that consumers want better
labeling and clearer standards." [Introduction, Mambo Sprouts’ MamboTrack™
online survey taken between July 26 and July 30, 2007—850 natural and organic
product consumers responding.]
148. "The Demand for Organic Food in the U.S.: An Empirical Assessment," by J. Li, L. Zepeda and B. W. Gould. Journal of Food Distribution Research 38, no. 3 (November 2007): pp.
54-69. Note: Full text of the 2007 issues of this journal may be
available soon at AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/36440
(accessed 6/24/08)
149. Demographics of Consumer Food Spending -
2007 Edition.
Food Institute, 2007.
Information/abstract only: http://www.foodinstitute.com/demographics.cfm
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: Report "examines consumer spending patterns on food, based
on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2005 Consumer Expenditures survey (the
latest data available)." [Web site]
150. Determining the Methods for Measuring the
Economic and Fiscal Impacts Associated with Organic Crop Conversion in Iowa, by David A. Swenson.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2007. Note:
Leopold Grant Number: M2006-12.
Full text: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/research/marketing_files/woodbury.htm
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This research demonstrates methods for comparing the
potential region-wide economic impact value of organic versus conventional crop
practices." [From the Abstract]
151. "Do Food Labels Make a Difference? . . .
Sometimes," by Elise Golan, Fred Kuchler and Barry Krissoff. Amber Waves: The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources, and Rural America (November 2007): pp. 10-17. Note: Web site include downloadable
interview with an author.
Full text: http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/November07/Features/FoodLabels.htm
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The economics behind food labeling provides insight into
the dynamics of voluntary and mandatory food labeling and the influence
labeling has on consumers’ food choices." [From the Introduction]
153. "The Economic and Social Values Consumers
Place on All Natural/Healthy Beef Products and How This Value Added Commodity
Effects Demand: A Literature Review," by Michael Lau, Marcy M. Beverly,
Stanley F. Kelley and Roger D. Hanagriff. The Business Review, Cambridge (BRC) 9, no. 1 (December 2007): pp.
159-164.
Information/abstract only: http://www.jaabc.com/brcv9n1preview.html
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This literature review will combine the information into a
complete picture of the value chain. Why is the beef industry experiencing
major changes, some literature is attributing it to changing consumer tastes
and preferences which has spurred the need for product differentiation in the
beef industry, which is pressing producers to utilize alternative marketing
methods for their beef products." [From the Abstract]
154. The Economics of Pasture Raised Animal
Products: Food, Markets and Community, by David Conner and Michael
Hamm.
C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems, Michigan State University, July 2007. 33p. Note: A white paper of the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable
Food Systems, at Michigan State University.
Full text: http://www.mottgroup.msu.edu/Portals/mottgroup/EconPastureRaisedAg.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: This study "uses reviews of literature and interviews with
key informants to provide an overview of knowledge about pasture-based
agriculture, including the size and scope of the market, consumer demand,
production efficiency, processing, distribution and marketing issues, and
impacts on rural communities."
155. "Empirical Investigation of Wholesalers’
Market Power with Organic Fresh Produce," by Tatiana Gubanova, Timothy Park
and Luanne Lohr. Journal of Food Distribution Research 38, no. 1 (March 2007): pp. 67-74.
Note: Full text of the 2007 issues of this journal may be available soon
at AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/36440
(accessed 6/24/08)
156. European Organic Food Market.
RNCOS, 2007. 95p. Note: This company is a major supplier of market data
and reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See their current
publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.rncos.com/Report/IM0301.htm
(accessed 2/21/08)
157. Experimental Study of Health Claims on Food
Packages: Preliminary Topline Frequency Report.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, Office of Regulations, Policy and Social Sciences, May 2007.
Full text: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/crnutri4.html
(accessed 2/20/08) Description: "The study examines consumer perceptions of health claims
and other health messages (nutrient content claims, structure/function claims,
dietary guidance statements) on the front panels of food packages. The research
was intended to help reveal causal relationships between health claims and
other health messages and consumer responses, rather than to assess
population-wide prevalence or distributions of consumer responses." [Web site]
158. "Filling Their Sales: If Organic Food Is So
Popular, Why Are So Few Farms Transitioning Their Land?" by Tom Philpott. Grist: Environmental News and Commentary (March 2007).
Full text: http://www.grist.org/comments/food/2007/03/22/organic/index.html
(accessed 2/21/08)
160. Got Organic Milk? Consumer Valuations of
Milk Labels after the Implementation of the USDA Organic Seal, by
Kristin Kiesel and Sofia B. Villas-Boas.
University of California, Berkeley, Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics, 2007. 53p. (CUDARE Working Paper, 1024).
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/7187 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "This paper investigates consumer reactions to changes in
information provision regarding organic production. Quantitative analyses focus
on the actual implementation of mandatory labeling guidelines under the
National Organic Program." [From the Abstract]
161. "A Growing Appetite for Healthy Pet Food,"
by Stacy Perman. Business Week (April 3, 2007).
Full text: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/apr2007/ sb20070403_698726.htm?chan=search
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "As pet owners react with alarm to the nationwide pet-food
scare, small producers of premium brands are rushing to meet new demand." [From
the Introduction]
162. The Hartman Report on Sustainability:
Understanding the Consumer Perspective.
Hartman Group, Inc., Summer 2007. Note: This company is a major supplier
of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See
their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.hartman-group.com/products/reportSustainability2007.html
(accessed 2/21/08)
163. Identifying Barriers to Entry into the
Organic Market and Possible Strategies to Increase the Likelihood of Success
for Potential Organic Producers, by Mary York, Michael H. Lau, Roger D.
Hanagriff and Douglas Constance.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), October
2007. 45p. Note: "2007 Federal State Marketing Improvement Program
Project, awarded to the: Texas Department of Agriculture, Final Report."
Full text: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5064321
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: The number of certified organic operations in Texas has remained relatively stagnant while nationally the organic food sector has
experienced double-digit growth. Because of this, the Texas Department of
Agriculture (TDA) in cooperation with Sam Houston State University (SHSU)
performed research to determine which adoption barriers are significant for the
state of Texas. The results will assist in developing strategies to promote the
growth of organic production in Texas by addressing the concerns of producers
interested in targeting this growing market.
164. Impact of International Organic Markets on
Small U.S. Producers, by Shelly Grow and Catherine Greene.
European Association of Agricultural Economists, 2007. (Contributed Paper, 14) Note:
"Contributed Paper prepared for presentation at the 105th EAAE Seminar
‘International Marketing and International Trade of Quality Food Products’, Bologna, Italy, March 8-10, 2007.".
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/7862 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Rapid growth of the organic agricultural sector in the
U.S. and implementation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national
organic standards in 2002 have lead to concerns that organic production could
become increasingly concentrated on larger U.S. and international farms,
disrupting the market access of small domestic organic producers. However, data
on the U.S. organic agriculture show that the smallest-scale farms continue to
hold a small but stable piece of the organic sector and that U.S. organic farm size has grown slowly." [From the Abstract]
165. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low
Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of
the European Integrated Project "Quality Low Input Food" (QLIP) University of
Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, by Urs Niggli, Carlo Leifert,
Thomas Alfoldi, Lorna Luck and Helga Willer, editors.
Research Insitute of Organic Agriculture FiBL (Switzerland), 2007. 464p. Note:
"The individual papers are also available at Organic Eprints at http://orgprints.org/view/projects/int_confqlif2007.html".
Full text: https://www.fibl.org/shop/pdf/hb-1455-organic-food-production.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: Papers focus on food quality, nutritional composition and
food safety in the production and processing organic crops and animal products.
166. Marketing Organic Milk in the United States: Findings from the Agricultural Resource Management Survey of 2005,
by Corinne Alexander, Joseph V. Balagtas, Carlos Mayen and Catherine Greene.
American Agricultural Economics Association, 2007. 20p. (Selected Paper) Note:
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1, 2007, Portland OR.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/9747
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "Little is known about the production and marketing
practices of the organic dairy sector, not in small part because the industry
is so new. In particular, little work to date has systematically addressed the
decisions made by dairy farmers to produce organic milk, how the organic sector
may differ in its marketing practices, or premiums paid to farmers for organic
milk. This paper seeks to fill this void in the literature by analyzing the
2005 Agricultural Resource Management Survey Dairy Costs and Returns Report."
[From the Introduction]
168. "Move to Earth-Friendly Packaging," by
Kate Bertrand Connolly. Food Processing (September 2007).
Full text: http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2007/227.html
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "Environmental consciousness is influencing how food
processors do business, and nowhere is the effect more noticeable than in
packaging." [From the Introduction]
169. Natural Products Marketplace Report 2007.
SPINS, 2007. Note: This company is a major supplier of market data and
reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See their current publications
list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.spins.com/store/product.php?productid=16143&cat=249&page=1
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "SPINS and Mintel have partnered to deliver a comprehensive
and actionable review of the Natural Products market." [From the Abstract]
170. "Organic Beverages," by Marcia Mogelonsky. Prepared Foods (May 2007): pp. 11-19.
Full text: http://www.preparedfoods.com/Articles/Feature_Article/ BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000102445
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The organic beverages market is experiencing significant
growth, especially in the dairy segment. Consumer concerns about food
integrity, government organic standards and the availability of organics in
mainstream channels will help fuel organic product expansion." [From the
Introduction]
171. Organic Consumer Trends Report (OCTR) 2007.
(published annually).
Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), 2007. Note: This company is a major
supplier of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods
industry. See their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.nmisolutions.com/r_organic.html
(accessed 2/21/08)
172. Organic Consumers: A Demographic Portrayal
of Organic Vegetable Consumption within the United States, by Rachael L.
Dettmann and Carolyn Dimitri.
European Association of Agricultural Economists, 2007. (Contributed Paper, 30) Note:
"Contributed Paper prepared for presentation at the 105th EAAE Seminar
‘International Marketing and International Trade of Quality Food Products’, Bologna, Italy, March 8-10, 2007."
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/7899 detailview.pl?paperid=28524 (accessed 6/24/08) Description: "The largest segment within the organic market is fresh
produce, comprising 36% of retail sales in 2005. To date, no published studies
utilize consumer purchase information to understand which demographic factors
influence the purchase of organic vegetables. This analysis focuses on
aggregate vegetable purchases, along with the top three organic vegetables
procured by consumers in the 2004 AC Nielsen Homescan panel dataset:
pre-packaged salads, carrots, and spinach." [From the Abstract]
173. "Organic Demand: A Profile of Consumers in the
Fresh Produce Market," by John Stevens-Garmon, Chung L. Huang and
Biing-Hwan Lin. Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm, and Resource Issues 22, no. 2 (2007
(2nd Quarter)): pp. 109-115.
Full text: http://www.choicesmagazine.org/2007-2/2007-2.pdf#page=37
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "The study analyzes Nielsen Homescan data from 2001 and
2004 to determine the characteristics of organic consumers, what they buy, how
much they spend, and the price premiums they pay for organic produce." [From
the Abstract]
174. "Organic Feed Grain Markets: An Analysis of
Structure, Organization, and Potential for Virginia Producers," by M.
Farrell and D. Mainville. Journal of Food Distribution Research 38, no. 1 (March 2007): pp. 56-60.
Note: Full text of the 2007 issues of this journal may be available soon
at AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/handle/36440 (accessed 6/24/08)
176. Organic Food: Consumers’ Choices and
Farmers’ Opportunities, by Maurizio Canavari and Kent D. Olson.
Springer, 2007. 200p.
Information/abstract only: http://www.springer.com/life+sci/food+science/book/ 978-0-387-39581-4
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: This book "gives an overview of the organic sector, both in
Italy and in the United States, and demonstrates how agricultural economists
are performing analyses dealing with organic produce on different points in the
supply chain. It deals with economic issues raised by organic farming and takes
into account both the consumer’s needs and the managerial and budget
constraints experienced by the farmers. Also farm management methodologies and
marketing analyses are used with specific research topics involving several
industries in the agri-food sector." [From the Summary]
177. The Organic Food Market, by William
A. Knudson.
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, Michigan State University (MSU),
April 2007. 12p. (The Strategic Marketing Institute Working Paper).
Full text: http://www.productcenter.msu.edu/documents/Working/organicfood1.pdf
(accessed 2/21/08) Description: "This paper analyzes several aspects of the organic market.
Overall trends will be discussed, as well as the markets for organic fruits and
vegetables, organic prepared foods, organic snacks, organic dairy products,
organic meats, organic grain products and other organic foods." [From the
Introduction]
178. Organic Food Marketing and Distribution in
the European Union, by Maurizio Canavari, Roberta Centonze and Gianluca
Nigro.
Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Engineering, 2007. (DEIAgra Working PapersWP-07-002, no. 3) pp. 19-39.
Full text from AgEcon Search (University of MN): http://purl.umn.edu/9077
(accessed 6/24/08) Description: "The paper discusses the European organic agricultural
sector from a socio-economical point of view and from a EU perspective." [From
the Abstract]
179. Organic Foods and Beverages: A Global
Strategic Business Report.
Global Industry Analysts, 2007. Note: This company is a major supplier
of market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See
their current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://www.strategyr.com/Organic_Foods_And_Beverages_Market_Report.asp
(accessed 2/21/08)
180. Organic Foods in the United States 2007.
Mintel, October 2007. 80p. Note: This company is a major supplier of
market data and reports to the natural foods/organic foods industry. See their
current publications list for other purchasable reports.
Information/abstract only: http://reports.mintel.com/sinatra/reports/display/id=226495
(accessed 2/21/08)
181. "Organic Poultry Gaining in Specialty Market
Competition," by Cath
