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Abstract
This paper investigates consumer preferences for extra-virgin olive oil in Italy. In
order to segment the Italian extra-virgin olive oil market, the information obtained from
a nationwide survey was analysed by using a randomised parameter logit regression
and implementing a cluster analysis on the estimates of consumers’ willingness to pay
for origin of olives, production method and sensory attributes. Our results show that
information on origin, both in terms of the adoption of PDO or PGI certification and
labelling of the origin, production method and organoleptic characteristics crucially
affect consumer preferences for olive oil. Market segmentation shows there are
consumers who are particularly sensitive to origin and organic certification as well as
labelling clarity.