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Creating Brand Commitment and Brand Equity in International Food Companies Through Sustainability in European Countries

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  • Sofía Blanco‐Moreno
  • Carmen R. Santos
  • Guillermo Bermúdez‐González
  • Rodrigo Alonso‐González

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This study investigates the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and customer brand equity (CBE) on brand commitment (BCO) towards a leading international food company, employing a cross‐cultural comparison between Spain and France. By addressing a key gap in the literature concerning the interactions between these constructs in the European context, particularly among high‐visibility international brands in the food sector, this research offers new insights. For this purpose, data were collected from brand consumers in 175 French supermarkets and 179 Spanish supermarkets using a random sampling approach. The findings confirmed the significant direct influence of CSR and CBE on BCO, clarifying previously inconsistent results related to these relationships in the European market. Additionally, the study highlights the moderating effect of country of residence (COR) on both the CSR–BCO and CBE–BCO relationships, emphasising the need for context‐sensitive strategies. Our results suggest that international food brands should adopt a dual approach: aligning CSR communication with core brand competencies and tailoring integrated brand communication strategies to the cultural context of the target market.

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  • Sofía Blanco‐Moreno & Carmen R. Santos & Guillermo Bermúdez‐González & Rodrigo Alonso‐González, 2025. "Creating Brand Commitment and Brand Equity in International Food Companies Through Sustainability in European Countries," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 34(8), pages 9878-9891, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:bstrat:v:34:y:2025:i:8:p:9878-9891
    DOI: 10.1002/bse.70117
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