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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss and evaluate the role of hybrid forums as tools to address specific controversies related to sustainable practices in localized agro-food systems (LAFS). Design/methodology/approach – In contrast with other conventional public engagement methods, such as citizen juries, consensus conferences, focus groups or deliberative processes, hybrid forums entail a more dynamic and democratic mechanism to reflect and act together, with the aim of constructing a common project around a defined challenge (Callon et al., 2001, 2009). They can offer an enriching and challenging methodological approach in the context of LAFS, especially in the discussion of controversial issues around food chain sustainability. The authors present here a new generation of hybrid forums: HF 2.0. Findings – HF 2.0. represent both a methodological tool and a real experience of dialogic democracy, two interactive aspects which are closely interlinked and rest upon each other. The authors argue that the attractiveness of HF 2.0. is notable in at least two ways: first, they provide a solid democratic and reflective mechanism to stimulate effective dialogue and knowledge-exchange among different stakeholders; second, they contribute as an important methodological evidence-based tool, which can be used as a launching pad for shaping local action groups and community partnerships' strategies aimed at fostering local development. Originality/value – This paper attempts to provide a methodological discussion over the experimental use of HF 2.0. in the context of LAFS and assesses their effectiveness in the co-construction of knowledge. The authors explore their pragmatic validity in addressing controversies over local and sustainable seafood via empirical applications in Norway and the UK. ; EC/H2020 grant agreement No 678024 EC/H2020 GRANT AGREEMENT NO 678024 ; publishedVersion

Exploring the history of obesity in Europe, this text sets out the chronology of change from the uncertainties before and during World War II. It also identifies international attempts to create an ideal body weight model to assist food aid programmes

This cross-country study investigates the relative role of organic labelling in consumers' purchase decisions for apples and the extent to which behavioral constructs, derived from an extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior, influence consumers' choices. We apply an Integrated Choice and Latent Variable Model, combining a discrete choice experiment with structural equation modelling. Empirical validation draws on data from an online survey conducted in three European countries (NGermany = 404; NNorway = 407; NUK = 401). In all countries, price is by far the most important attribute in consumers' purchase decision of apples, followed by country-of-origin and production method. The results show considerable consistency across the investigated countries regarding the importance of behavioral constructs - attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, trust, and personal moral norms - in explaining consumers' intentions to buy, and purchase choices for, organic apples, confirming the derived theoretical framework. ; This study received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme as part of the STRENGTH2FOOD project under grant agreement No 678024. ; publishedVersion

Food Quality Scheme labels are an essential means of communicating food product and process characteristics thereby aiming at reducing information asymmetry on the side of consumers and supporting an informed choice. Such labels, however, can only serve its purpose if they are recognized, understood and trusted by consumers. This implies that the competitiveness and growth of firms supplying food promoted by Food Quality Scheme (FQS) labels will depend on a thorough understanding of consumer demand. Based on such insights possible tools for more effective policy measures or marketing of products with FQS can be identified. Thus, the objective of WP 8.1 is to understand consumers' knowledge and valuation of FQS labels and the determinants of consumer confidence and willingness to pay for such labels. This report consists of two parts. In Part I of this report we first investigate the importance of different product and process attributes across seven countries (France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Serbia and UK) and for different products (cheese, fresh meat, processed meat, fresh fish, fresh vegetables, and processed vegetables). Each product was evaluated by at least two countries. In addition, consumers' perceptions and valuation of FQS promoting selected product and process attributes are investigated across the same seven European countries. The analysis is based on online surveys. In each country about 800 consumers took part in the survey.In Part II of the report a more in-depth understanding of the role of selected FQS in consumers' purchase decision is provided. Thereby we consider the extent to which cognitive and affective attitudes, trust, and social norms influence product choice. In addition, we show the effectiveness of a modification of the EU organic label in improving consumers' evaluation of this label. Finally, we provide some insights into the relevance of different marketing channels in consumers' purchase decision in general and investigate how much farmers' markets and farmers' shops ...

Food Quality Scheme labels are an essential means of communicating food product and process characteristics thereby aiming at reducing information asymmetry on the side of consumers and supporting an informed choice. Such labels, however, can only serve its purpose if they are recognized, understood and trusted by consumers. This implies that the competitiveness and growth of firms supplying food promoted by Food Quality Scheme (FQS) labels will depend on a thorough understanding of consumer demand. Based on such insights possible tools for more effective policy measures or marketing of products with FQS can be identified. Thus, the objective of WP 8.1 is to understand consumers' knowledge and valuation of FQS labels and the determinants of consumer confidence and willingness to pay for such labels. This report consists of two parts. In Part I of this report we first investigate the importance of different product and process attributes across seven countries (France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Serbia and UK) and for different products (cheese, fresh meat, processed meat, fresh fish, fresh vegetables, and processed vegetables). Each product was evaluated by at least two countries. In addition, consumers' perceptions and valuation of FQS promoting selected product and process attributes are investigated across the same seven European countries. The analysis is based on online surveys. In each country about 800 consumers took part in the survey.In Part II of the report a more in-depth understanding of the role of selected FQS in consumers' purchase decision is provided. Thereby we consider the extent to which cognitive and affective attitudes, trust, and social norms influence product choice. In addition, we show the effectiveness of a modification of the EU organic label in improving consumers' evaluation of this label. Finally, we provide some insights into the relevance of different marketing channels in consumers' purchase decision in general and investigate how much farmers' markets and farmers' shops play a role for specific products. The analysis of this second part of the report is again based on an online survey.

This report is part of the HERANET funded project FOOD2GATHER. The project aims at understanding the question of integration/exclusion of migrants through foodscapes. An important step in this direction is to analyse the contextual framework within which food-related practices, norms and values are embedded in European societies. Food controversies that have raised and have been reported in the media since the "2015 migrants' crisis" across Europe can reveal important aspects related to such norms and values and indicate possible tensions and compromises. This report presents and discusses relevant food controversies that occurred in the six countries participating in the study (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and the Netherlands). This will generate a contextual overview of the integration/exclusion of migrants through foodscapes. Controversy has been used as a tool and a scanner. Each of the six FOOD2GATHER teams provided two relevant controversies that have reached media attention in the last ten years. One of the two had to be related to halal food. The analysis of the controversies has been conducted by identifying issues they tackled, agents they involved, (public) spaces and situations in which controversies took place and what they produced. A comparative analysis of relevant variables related to migrations, such as the geopolitical position of the countries, organization of reception and food provision, has been conducted as well. The six countries included in the study have different traditions related to migration and have been exposed to the "migrants' crisis" in different ways. These differences are reflected in the proposed controversies. However, some common traits tend to emerge and reveal power relationships within societies that are different or shared by the countries involved in the project. We show that these power relationships particularly deal with the right to food, citizens' commitment, identity, the place of religion, animal welfare and political issues. Our study indicates that analysing controversies adds an important dimension to the study of foodscapes. Food controversies that reach the media attention are seldom something migrants have brought up themselves. The migrants' representation in the media based on food controversies indicated that migrants are given little opportunity to negotiating values and practices, as norms about "the right" quantity and quality of food tend to reproduce the food model of the country they migrate to, also when there is a "positive" focus on ethnic business. To better understand these dynamics, we propose the concept of "food encounters" and illustrate how the type of food encounters can play a role in how foodscapes could evolve or even emerge.

Considering the features of GIs and organic production, Deliverable 5.2 analyses the relationships between Public Goods (PGs) and Food Quality Schemes (FQS). The deliverable evaluates the impacts of the cases study described in Deliverable 5.1 in terms of their contribution to rural development and territorial cohesion given by the capacity to generate positive externalities and hence PGs. The analysis focuses on: i) contribution to local economies; ii) generation of environmental, social and cultural externalities; iii) contribution of different governance mechanisms to ensure the valorisation of producers' know-how and local resources; iv) social cohesion in term of creation of social capital and social networks. Overall, the products that fall within the organic FQS category, contribute to the generation of environmental PGs more than the GI FQS. However, the latter contribute more to the generation of socio-economic PGs. In general, most FQS present a low capacity to generate Cultural Heritage PGs. This indicates that there is considerable space to improve the cultural dimension of these products for the benefit of producers and consumers. The analysis conducted by the Strength2Food methodology show that if there is political will on the part of producers, there is room for improvement in the generation of PGs. At the same time, the measurement of the capacity to produce PGs would further justify the greater economic value of these products to consumers.

Considering the features of GIs and organic production, Deliverable 5.2 analyses the relationships between Public Goods (PGs) and Food Quality Schemes (FQS). The deliverable evaluates the impacts of the cases study described in Deliverable 5.1 in terms of their contribution to rural development and territorial cohesion given by the capacity to generate positive externalities and hence PGs. The analysis focuses on: i) contribution to local economies; ii) generation of environmental, social and cultural externalities; iii) contribution of different governance mechanisms to ensure the valorisation of producers' know-how and local resources; iv) social cohesion in term of creation of social capital and social networks. Overall, the products that fall within the organic FQS category, contribute to the generation of environmental PGs more than the GI FQS. However, the latter contribute more to the generation of socio-economic PGs. In general, most FQS present a low capacity to generate Cultural Heritage PGs. This indicates that there is considerable space to improve the cultural dimension of these products for the benefit of producers and consumers. The analysis conducted by the Strength2Food methodology show that if there is political will on the part of producers, there is room for improvement in the generation of PGs. At the same time, the measurement of the capacity to produce PGs would further justify the greater economic value of these products to consumers.

Considering the features of GIs and organic production, Deliverable 5.2 analyses the relationships between Public Goods (PGs) and Food Quality Schemes (FQS). The deliverable evaluates the impacts of the cases study described in Deliverable 5.1 in terms of their contribution to rural development and territorial cohesion given by the capacity to generate positive externalities and hence PGs. The analysis focuses on: i) contribution to local economies; ii) generation of environmental, social and cultural externalities; iii) contribution of different governance mechanisms to ensure the valorisation of producers' know-how and local resources; iv) social cohesion in term of creation of social capital and social networks. Overall, the products that fall within the organic FQS category, contribute to the generation of environmental PGs more than the GI FQS. However, the latter contribute more to the generation of socio-economic PGs. In general, most FQS present a low capacity to generate Cultural Heritage PGs. This indicates that there is considerable space to improve the cultural dimension of these products for the benefit of producers and consumers. The analysis conducted by the Strength2Food methodology show that if there is political will on the part of producers, there is room for improvement in the generation of PGs. At the same time, the measurement of the capacity to produce PGs would further justify the greater economic value of these products to consumers.