Individuals' buying behaviors and attitudes towards frozen foods: The case of Eastern Mediterranean Region

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dc.contributor.authorKaya, Aybuke
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-18T20:25:14Z
dc.date.available2024-09-18T20:25:14Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentHatay Mustafa Kemal Ãœniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study is to determine the thoughts and attitudes of individuals towards frozen foods. Additionally, it is to reveal the factors that are effective in purchasing these products in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The data of 484 individuals (n = 484) determined by sampling among the individuals in the region was the subject of this study. The data were obtained through face to face interviews during the period of Jan-2023. Individuals' thoughts on frozen food consumption, purchasing behavior, preferences and attitudes were examined in the study. Factor analysis was used to determine individuals' the factors affecting the frozen food consumption. Most of the individuals reported that frozen foods were stored for a long time. In addition, individuals are practical to use and make their life easier. Additionally, easy access is among the reasons why individuals' prefer it. When buying frozen foods, the production and expiry date, brand, storage conditions on the label and packaging of the individuals are always among the criteria that are checked. The products with the highest frequency of preparing frozen food products at home are meat, chicken meatballs, etc. are products. Consumers see frozen foods as easy to use and safe. As a result, the production of purchased products by taking into account individuals' preferences will increase the competitive advantage of the companies. Additionally, the development of the frozen food sector is thought to increase the welfare of rural areas. Also, it will offer new employment opportunities for women in rural areas.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/23311932.2023.2286726
dc.identifier.issn2331-1932
dc.identifier.issue2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2286726
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/10181
dc.identifier.volume9en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001112453300001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Asen_US
dc.relation.ispartofCogent Food & Agricultureen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectFrozen foodsen_US
dc.subjectbuying behavioren_US
dc.subjectpreferencesen_US
dc.subjectconsumption habitsen_US
dc.subjectfactor analysisen_US
dc.titleIndividuals' buying behaviors and attitudes towards frozen foods: The case of Eastern Mediterranean Regionen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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