: The main objective of this research paper is to understand consumer knowledge and perception of insects for food. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire conducted in Rome, and the data was analysed using a probit model in order to understand consumers' attitudes to include insects as a sustainable solution to meat consumption in their diet. We connected the participants with a willingness to consume insects with those that are critical, informed, and concerned about the environment. This study shows that insects' consumption and social acceptance is very low even for people who have a greater sensitivity to sustainable diets. Suggestions are included to improve the communication of this food type to raise awareness in the consumers' minds. This research continues the debate on sustainability and global food security.

Consumer Perception and Attitude toward Insects for a Sustainable Diet / Simeone, M.; Scarpato, Debora. - In: INSECTS. - ISSN 2075-4450. - 13:1(2022). [10.3390/insects13010039]

Consumer Perception and Attitude toward Insects for a Sustainable Diet

Simeone, M.
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2022

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: The main objective of this research paper is to understand consumer knowledge and perception of insects for food. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire conducted in Rome, and the data was analysed using a probit model in order to understand consumers' attitudes to include insects as a sustainable solution to meat consumption in their diet. We connected the participants with a willingness to consume insects with those that are critical, informed, and concerned about the environment. This study shows that insects' consumption and social acceptance is very low even for people who have a greater sensitivity to sustainable diets. Suggestions are included to improve the communication of this food type to raise awareness in the consumers' minds. This research continues the debate on sustainability and global food security.
2022
Consumer Perception and Attitude toward Insects for a Sustainable Diet / Simeone, M.; Scarpato, Debora. - In: INSECTS. - ISSN 2075-4450. - 13:1(2022). [10.3390/insects13010039]
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