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Drivers of Sustainable Food Consumption: An Empirical Investigation

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: People believe that sustainable foods are healthier, more nutrient-dense, and less harmful to the environment than traditional foods. Therefore, consumers are moving to sustainable food items and are prepared to pay higher rates for them. The purpose of this study is to look at the variables influencing consumers’ behavior toward sustainable food. For this purpose, a modified questionnaire was used to gather survey data from 213 customers and the SmartPLS4 Software was used to test the hypothesized relationship. This study found five components that affect consumer behavior toward sustainable food products, such as personal norms, materialism, health consciousness, environmental consciousness, and mindfulness. However, the results show that four factors influence consumer behavior positively toward sustainable food consumption, but one factor (materialism) does not affect it. The study’s findings can help marketers develop green marketing campaigns that highlight the environmental, social, and personal benefits of buying, using, and discarding green products. These strategies will increase consumer satisfaction and have an impact on their purchase decisions. This study also offers insightful information about the behavior of green consumers.
Authors: Pooja Garg, Anu Kohar, Harbhajan Bansal
Language: English
Subfield: Marketing
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410543257
FWCI: 1.841
Cites: 33
Cited by: 1
Related to: 10