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Sustainable and responsible labelling and consumption of milk: the consumer’s perception

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  • Zulema del Pozo Moral

    (University of León)

  • José Luis Vázquez Burguete

    (University of León)

  • Ana Lanero Carrizo

    (University of León)

Abstract

This paper aims to know the situation of the responsible consumption of milk in Spain and the consumers’ perception about labels indicating the responsible and/or sustainable character of a product. Different seals and labels used at national level have been analysed and a prospective survey was carried out on a sample of 200 individuals. Main results suggest the existence of some level of disinformation, which leads to confusion among consumers´, which accept seals and labels with misleading content as valid, as they are unaware of the existence of official certifications and their implications. Therefore, the most obvious conclusion is that companies and institutions in the dairy sector must work to improve their communication actions and, specifically, they must carry out actions to train and inform consumers about the content of the different labels and badges. This effort would not be in vain, as these same consumers are already demanding useful and truthful information about the sustainability of their products and processes.

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  • Zulema del Pozo Moral & José Luis Vázquez Burguete & Ana Lanero Carrizo, 2020. "Sustainable and responsible labelling and consumption of milk: the consumer’s perception," Responsibility and Sustainability, IAPNM LATAM, vol. 5(1), pages 40-55, January-N.
    • Handle: RePEc:ayu:journl:v:5:y:2020:i:1:p:40-55
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    Keywords

    responsibility; sustainability; dairy sector; labelling; responsible consumption;
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    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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