Country of origin labelling of fresh produce: a consumer preference analysis

Abstract

This article investigates the relationships between country of origin labelling issues and consumers concern about safety and health towards use of foreign produce. A consumer survey showed that about 84% of respondents overall, and more specifically, about 84% of female and 83% of male respondents would like markets to provide information about country of origin of fresh produce. The result also shows that about 73% of respondents regularly read food advertisements in newspapers and grocery brochures.