Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods
Abstract In the international scene, country-of-origin labelling (COOL) is a controversial issue. We aim at defining criteria for the country-of-origin marking COOL for processed foods and figure out the effect of COOL on international trade. We conduct qualitative and systematic research using the...
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| description | Abstract In the international scene, country-of-origin labelling (COOL) is a controversial issue. We aim at defining criteria for the country-of-origin marking COOL for processed foods and figure out the effect of COOL on international trade. We conduct qualitative and systematic research using the Delphi method. The panel of experts in food labelling and food policy was composed of 19 members in 13 countries. The experts actively discussed topics ranging from the possible protectionism of COOL to the desirability of worldwide standardisation of COOL, providing comprehensive perspectives on the issues concerning COOL. The essential consensus is that multiple countries of origin marking can give accurate information about the origin of food produced by two or more countries, avoiding misinformation for consumers. This research provides valuable insights for the formulation of COOL policy in various countries. The main limitation is due to the absence of the view of producer associations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d22be3455d6849c18c32300372a173202022-12-21T18:38:20ZengSpringerOpenAgricultural and Food Economics2193-75322018-05-016112010.1186/s40100-018-0103-7Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foodsJenny Yuezhen Su0Maurizio Canavari1Eurasia Academy (Accademia Eurasia)Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di BolognaAbstract In the international scene, country-of-origin labelling (COOL) is a controversial issue. We aim at defining criteria for the country-of-origin marking COOL for processed foods and figure out the effect of COOL on international trade. We conduct qualitative and systematic research using the Delphi method. The panel of experts in food labelling and food policy was composed of 19 members in 13 countries. The experts actively discussed topics ranging from the possible protectionism of COOL to the desirability of worldwide standardisation of COOL, providing comprehensive perspectives on the issues concerning COOL. The essential consensus is that multiple countries of origin marking can give accurate information about the origin of food produced by two or more countries, avoiding misinformation for consumers. This research provides valuable insights for the formulation of COOL policy in various countries. The main limitation is due to the absence of the view of producer associations.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40100-018-0103-7Country of originLabellingProcessed foodsInternational tradeDelphi studyCOOL policy |
| spellingShingle | Jenny Yuezhen Su Maurizio Canavari Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods Agricultural and Food Economics Country of origin Labelling Processed foods International trade Delphi study COOL policy |
| title | Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods |
| title_full | Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods |
| title_fullStr | Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods |
| title_short | Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods |
| title_sort | delphi study on country of origin labelling for processed foods |
| topic | Country of origin Labelling Processed foods International trade Delphi study COOL policy |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40100-018-0103-7 |
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