Journal
AGRIBUSINESS
Volume -, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/agr.21831
Keywords
choice experiment; food policy; mandatory labeling; market power; willingness to pay
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This study examines the impact of mandatory country of origin labeling for wheat on the demand for pasta in Italy. The findings suggest that consumers strongly support this policy and are willing to pay more for pasta made with Italian wheat due to their preference for locally produced goods.
This study investigates the effect on the demand of pasta following the introduction of the mandatory country of origin labeling for wheat in Italy. This regulation opened a debate between producers, farmers, and consumer organizations on the opportunity posed by this policy. Using an online survey with a choice experiment conducted on 551 Italian pasta consumers, we demonstrated that consumers strongly approve this mandatory policy. This support suggests that place of wheat origin is relevant in driving the pasta choices of consumers and that they are willing to pay a premium price for pasta made with Italian wheat. Moreover, the extra utility that the consumers receive from purchasing pasta made with locally produced wheat is due by their support for the farmers and the agriculture sector [EconLit Citations: D12, Q13, Q18].
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