Consumer response to carbon footprint information of food: a discrete choice experiment study

Authors

  • Sara Maria Pérez Gutierrez Estructura Capital Group S.A.S.
  • Andrés Mauricio Vargas Pérez Universidad del Norte

Keywords:

food labeling, carboon foodprint, shifting diets, discrete choice experiment

Abstract

Rising animal-based foods consumption is having major negative effects on the environment. Shifting diets can thus contribute to a sustainable food system. Food labeling is one among several instruments to encourage more sustainable eating. Using a discrete choice experiment, this study founds that giving information about the the carbon foodprint of food have the potential to affect consumers’ choices, making more likely the consumption of a meal with a greater content of plant-based protein. We discuss how this findings could inform policy making.

Published

2019-02-12

Issue

Section

Science article