Analysis of the relation between organic products consumption and box schemes use in Alicante (Spain)英文文献资料.docVIP

Vol.2, No.4, 505-510 (2011) Agricultural Sciences doi:10.4236/as.2011.24065 Analysis of the relation between organic products consumption and box schemes use in Alicante (Spain) Fernando Vidal, David Bernardo López , Francisco José del Campo * Departamento de Economía Agroambiental, EPSO, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Carretera de Beniel, Orihuela (Alicante), Espa?a; Corresponding Author: david.lopez@umh.es * Received 29 August 2011; revised 27 September 2011; accepted 15 October 2011. ABSTRACT corporation to the demand function of product new fea- tures and values of new features and values relative to the product (Sanchez et al., 2001 [14]; Brugarolas and Rivera, 2001 [15]; Colom and Saez, 2001 [16]; Soler et al., 2002 [17]; Bernabéu et al., 2004 [18]; Montoro and Castaneda, 2005 [19]; Brugarolas et al., 2005 [20] and 2007 [21]). Spain, despite being a major producer of organic farm- ing, has a weak market and most of this production (around 85%) is exported (Alonso, 2001 [22]; Guzmán and Alonso, 2003 [23]). The growth of emerging envi- ronmental markets need to maintain and enhance short distribution channels and farmers cooperation (Alonso and Guzmán, 2000 [24]; Cobo and González, 2001 [25]; Vicente and Ruiz, 2003 [26]; Padel et al. 2004 [6], Alonso, 2004 [27]; Midmore et al., 2004 [5]; Diaz et al., 2009 [11]). This work aims to examine if there is a relationship between consumer knowledge of these distribution chan- nels and consumption of organic products in Alicante province. Variables related to fresh product characteris- tics that were most important for consumers have been defined as factors. Then, segmentations have been made attending organic products consumption and the box- schemes level of knowledge. Finally, relationship be- tween both is analysed. Box-schemes or organic food subscription plans consist on a regular delivery of a box of seasonal fruits an