Science and Technology Production
Article
Authorship
Cáffaro Tommasiello, Estefanía M.
;
Latorre, María E.
;
Cepeda, Rosana E.
;
Garitta, Lorena
;
SOSA, MIRIAM PATRICIA
;
Purslow, Peter P.
Date
2018
Publishing House and Editing Place
Universidad de Tarapaca
Magazine
Idesia,
vol. 36
(pp. 45-52)
- ISSN 0073-4675
Universidad de Tarapaca
Universidad de Tarapaca
ISSN
0073-4675
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The development of meat producing sector is directly influenced by the concepts and criteria of the consumers. Numerous and diverse aspects are taken into account by consumers at the time of purchase, with appearance, freshness and product availability being the most important points. Knowledge the trends, concepts and willingness to purchase by consumers is allows the agroindustrial sector a better growth and development. The aim at study was to study the consumption, quality and health aspect...
The development of meat producing sector is directly influenced by the concepts and criteria of the consumers. Numerous and diverse aspects are taken into account by consumers at the time of purchase, with appearance, freshness and product availability being the most important points. Knowledge the trends, concepts and willingness to purchase by consumers is allows the agroindustrial sector a better growth and development. The aim at study was to study the consumption, quality and health aspects of meat through a survey of Argentine consumers of meat. The data were collected in cities of the province of Buenos Aires. The survey was anonymous, voluntary and through a questionnaire arranged online. The information collected was analyzed by descriptive test according to: sex, age range, employment status and area of residence. The data indicated that the most outstanding features and trends in consumer habits, quality criteria and decision to purchase meat in citizens of the province of Buenos Aires, are related according to age and, to a lesser extent, sex, residence or employment situation. These observations suggest that would be a good opportunity for the producer?s development products orientated to particular age group public and their preferences. Health general aspects suggested it is important for scientific and educational sector generate and transmit more information to society about proper habits of food handling at home.
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Key Words
MEAT PRODUCTSHEALTHCONSUMPTIONARGENTINE CONSUMERSQUALITY