Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact they have with their eating habits and want to buy more sustainable food. However, most consumers find it difficult to differentiate between the different labels and logos and draw clear conclusions about what food product choice would be most sustainable. …

Alle auteurs: Astrid Versluis, Thuy-My Le, Francine C van Erp Mark A Blankestijn, Geert F Houben, André C Knulst, Harmieke van Os-Medendorp Clin Transl Allergy. 2022;e12119. https://doi-org.saxion.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/clt2.12119 Abstract Background: After a positive food challenge (FC), patients receive …

Alle auteurs: Astrid Versluis, Thuy-My Le, Francine C van Erp Mark A Blankestijn, Geert F Houben, André C Knulst, Harmieke van Os-Medendorp Clin Transl Allergy. 2022;e12119. https://doi-org.saxion.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/clt2.12119 Abstract Background: After a positive food challenge (FC), patients receive …

In 2008, the Choices International Foundation developed its logo criteria, identifying best-in-class food products. More advanced, global and graded nutrient profiling systems (NPSs) are needed to substantiate different national nutrition policies. The objective of this work was to extend Choices NPS …

This thesis is written with the purpose of getting a better understanding of German consumers opinion on different local food labels. The information is useful for German retailers and local food producers since it provides and insight into the consumers demand for local food and the according information …

Retail industry consists of the establishment of selling consumer goods (i.e. technology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, apparels and accessories, home improvement etc.) and services (i.e. specialty and movies) to customers through multiple channels of distribution including both the traditional …

The growing interest in vegan and vegetarian diets around the world, gave the vegan and vegetarian food alternative sector a significant boost. This happened also in the Netherlands. As especially vegans try to distance themselves from all animal products, it is important thatthe Dutch consumer understands …

The demand for a more transparent way of producing food is a global trend. Consumers are concerned about the way their food is produced. The food scandals of the last decades were not helpful in creating a transparent way of producing food and trustability towards the food sector was compromised. Many …

Consumers who buy organic food, have expectations about its quality and rely on certifying organizations to verify this quality and to provide information about the origin of organic products. However, organic food traceability knows several issues, such as problems with organic labelling, certification …

The primary goal of front of pack (FOP) labelling is to help consumers make healthier choices through communication. A secondary goal is to encourage producers to improve the nutritional composition of their products. Evidence has shown that (FOP) labelling can help consumers to make healthier food choices …