The domestic swine industry is currently facing a threat due to the recent increase in pork imports. This study aims to determine what factors influence consumers' intention to consume imported pork and suggest measures to support the domestic pork industry. To achieve this, we analyzed data from the Korea Rural Economic Institute's Food Consumption Behavior Survey using a binary logistic regression model. The results revealed that a higher intention to consume imported pork is linked to a higher intention to consume imported rice, purchasing meat online, frequent purchases of HMR, and procuring U.S. beef, especially among urban residents. On the other hand, a lower intention to consume imported pork is associated with a higher awareness of animal welfare certification, frequently dining out, and older age. Based on these findings, we propose the following response measures for the domestic swine industry: implementing educational programs, marketing, and advertising specifically targeting urban residents to improve their perception of domestic agricultural products; enhancing price competitiveness through distribution optimization; and developing policies to promote the use of domestic pork as an ingredient in processed foods.

This study was conducted to investigate whether there were differences in eco-friendly food, home meal replacement (HMR) purchases, and eating-out behavior according to the level of agri-food consumer competence. The data for the study were extracted from main food consumers (n=3,321) in the 2022 Food Consumption Behavior Survey. The competence index was divided into awareness-attitude-practice items, and three groups were classified by competence level. The results showed an agri-food consumer competency score of 70.62, with the highest score for awareness (73.96), followed by practice (69.28) and attitude (66.18). The frequency of purchasing eco-friendly food was higher in the excellent group compared to other groups, and quality and price satisfaction was higher with higher competency (p<0.001). Regarding HMR, the results showed that the shortage group had the lowest HMR consumption rate, and satisfaction decreased as competence decreased (p<0.001). The main reason for eating-out was to enjoy food in all groups (59.0%), followed by a lack of cooking time in the excellent group (15.7%) and hassle with food preparation in the moderate and shortage groups (17.3%, 16.6%) (p<0.001). In short, agri-food consumption competency showed differences by contents and components, and differences in food purchases and eating-out behavior by competency level were found.

This study was undertaken to provide basic data to aid product development and marketing by identifying purchasing behaviors and performing Important Performance Analysis (IPA) according to the consumption values of rice cakes. This study was conducted on 426 consumers who purchased rice cakes. Analysis was performed to determine general characteristics, consumption behaviors, preference for rice cakes, material preferences for rice cake development, need for rice cake development, and importance and satisfaction when selecting rice cakes. Cluster analysis classified consumption values into three clusters. The high and middle consumption value groups contained the greatest proportions of consumers aged over fifty. The high and medium consumption value groups preferred rice cakes more than the low consumption value group. Higher rice cake consumption value was positively associated with the greater preference for rice cakes. Furthermore, the perceived need to develop rice cakes was greatest in the high consumption value group. In addition, importance and satisfaction were positively associated with consumption value. IPA analysis showed that the attributes that require continuous attention because of their contributions to importance and satisfaction were taste, quantity, and hygiene. Different rice cake marketing and product development strategies are required for different consumption values.

This study examined the determinants of healthy food purchases before and after COVID-19 in Korea. Binomial and multinomial logistic regression models were applied to Korea Rural Economic Institute's Food Consumer Behavior Survey data from 2019 to 2021. The analysis revealed a significant decrease in the non-intake of healthy food in 2021 compared to 2019, suggesting the impact of COVID-19 on healthy food consumption. Consumption patterns also changed, with a decrease in direct purchases and an increase in gift-based purchases. Several variables showed significant effects on healthy food intake. Single-person households exhibited a higher probability of eating healthy food after COVID-19. The group perceiving themselves as healthy had a lower likelihood of consuming healthy food pre-COVID-19, but this changed after the pandemic. Online food purchases, eco-friendly food purchases, and nut consumption showed a gradual decrease in the probability of non-intake over time. Gender and age also influenced healthy food intake. The probability of eating healthy food increased in the older age group compared to the younger group, and the probability increased significantly after COVID-19. The probability of buying gifts was significantly higher in those in their 60s, indicating that the path to obtaining healthy food differed by age.

In this research, we examined the shifts in determinants influencing the frequency of eco-friendly food purchases pre- and post-COVID-19. Our analysis utilized filtered 2019-2021 Consumption Behavior Survey data from the Korea Rural Economic Institute Food, excluding any irrational responses. Given the nature of the dependent variable, a multinomial logistic regression model was employed with demographic factors, variables pertaining to food consumption behavior, and variables concerning food consumption awareness as predictors. Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an individual's level of education was observed to positively influence the frequency of eco-friendly food purchases. In contrast, income level and fluctuations in food consumption expenditure did not appear to have a discernible impact on the purchasing frequency of such eco-friendly products. Irrespective of the advent of COVID-19, variables such as the frequency of online food purchases, the utilization of early morning delivery services, dining out frequency, and the intake of health-functional foods consistently demonstrated a positive correlation with the propensity to purchase eco-friendly foods. Overall, consumers prioritizing safety, quality, and nutrition over price, taste, and convenience in their procurement decisions for rice, vegetables, meat, and processed foods exhibit an increased inclination toward the acquisition of eco-friendly food products.

본 연구는 농식품 소비자패널을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하여 소비자의 소비성향에 따른 저탄소인증농산물의 소비행태를 살펴본다. 소비자의 소비성향을 윤리적 소비성향과 합리적 소비성향으로 구분하여 집단을 구성하였고, 집단 간 소비행태 차이를 분석하였다. 윤리적 소비성향 집단과 합리적 소비성향 집단 간에 저탄소 농산물 인증제의 인지도, 탄소발생 감소를 위한 노력, 탄소중립 개념 인지도 및 저탄소인증농산물에 대한 구매의도 는 유의미한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 저탄소인증농산물의 소비활성화를 위해서 합리적 소비성향을 가진 소비자들의 저탄소인증농산물 구매를 유도할 수 있는 방안을 마련할 필요가 있다.

This study surveyed Chinese elderly consumers to determine their purchasing behavior, importance, and satisfaction with HMR products in China. Three hundred and seventy people were surveyed: 184 males and 186 females aged 55 to 70 years. Two hundred and sixty-seven (72.25%) of the surveyed consumers had an average monthly income of 6,000 yuan or less, and 313 (84.9%) responded that they spend 3000 yuan or less on groceries per month. Three hundred and fortyeight (94.1%) showed a high interest in health management. Regarding the frequency of purchasing HMR products, most responded that they purchased HMR products more than once or twice a week, with a single purchase of 100 yuan or less for each purchase. The respondents preferred 2 or 3 serving packagings in a refrigerated form. For all forms of products, those made as in-house meals, outdoor meals, as a snack or night snack, for serving guests, for trips, camping, and on-thego products, the participants mostly responded that they frequently purchased the product. When purchasing HMR products, the importance of hygiene, convenience in purchase accessibility, the freshness of ingredients, and an indication of the nutritional content were considered as a high rank. After purchase, the satisfaction of SNS and mobile application advertisements and promotions, amount per serving, take out convenience, and new menu were considered low-rank. The IPA results showed that marking the origin of the ingredients and new menu are areas needing improvement. The study results may be used as base data for developing elderly friendly HMR products and establishing its marketing strategies.

본 연구는 비시장평가법인 조건부가치평가법을 통해 수질개선을 위한 지불용의액을 추정 하였다. 연구 지역은 심각한 수질오염으로 직·간접적인 피해를 입고 있는 베트남의 하노이 To Lich 강 유역이며, To Lich 강 주변의 거주민들을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 이중양분선택형 질문을 통해 설문 내용을 디자인하였고, 설문조사를 통해 얻어진 표본으로 이변 량프로빗모형을 사용하였다. 그 결과, 베트남 하노이지역의 거주민이 수질개선을 위하여 연간 지불용의액은 약 VND 202,560원으로 나타났다. 또한 지불용의액에 영향을 주는 중요한 변수는 사회경제적 변수로 나이, 소득으로 나타났고, 거주민의 건강에 대한 관심도 통계적으로 유의한 변수로 나타났다. 본 연구는 하노이의 To Lich 강에 조사 지역을 한정하여 진행하였기 때문에, 연구 지역 범위를 확대시켜 향후 연구가 진행 되어야 할 것이다. 본 연구의 결과는 지속 가능한 수질 관리의 중요성을 강조하며, 추후 베트남 수질 개선 정책에 환경적 편익 정보를 제공하는데 도움을 줄 것으로 기대된다.

This study examined the actual condition of middle school students’ dining out based on the data of the 2016 youth food behavior inquiry data of the Korea Rural Economic Institute. The eating out behavior of 278 middle school students’ according to gender, average eating-out cost per person, average monthly eating out cost per person, weekly frequency of breakfast, and dietary information source were calculated into a chi-square value by cross analysis. The main results of this study are as follows. First, in middle school students’ eating-out status, most students answered ‘eating out’, and the highest frequency of eating out was 1~3 times a week. The reason for eating out was ‘to enjoy delicious food’, and ‘costly price’ was the most common reason for not eating out. Food taste was the most common standard for selecting eating out, and a restaurant was the most common place to eat out. The main restaurant was the ‘snack bar (kimbap specialized store)’. Second, there was no significant difference in all items of eating-out status according to the gender. A significant difference in eating out frequency was observed according to average eating-out cost per once (p< .001), standard for selecting eating out (p< .001), main eating out places (p< .001), and main restaurants (p< .01). There was a significant difference in the frequency of eating out (p< .001) in the eating-out status according to average eating out cost per month. Third, the eatingout status according to the breakfast frequency of middle school students had a significant difference in the reason for eating out (p< .001). The eating-out status according to the dietary information source of middle school students had a significant difference in eating out or not (p< .05) and the frequency of eating out (p< .05). These results highlight the importance of school diet education so that middle school students can achieve healthy eating habits and plan to increase their interest and utilization of school dietary education.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the difference of seafood dining consumer behavior by demographic characteristics (age, gender). This research surveyed 251 people in Busan, Korea. t-test, one-way ANOVA, and MDS were used to identify the difference of consumer behavior by demographics. The result of the research revealed the difference between demographic characteristics and seafood dining consumption. 20’s showed to accept the trendy dining culture represented by salmon, sushi and shrimp, and 30’s also have similar tendency. 40’s have higher spending tendency to seafood dining like tuna restaurants. 50’s and 60’s showed conservative consumption propensity represented by grilled fish, braised fish and raw fish restaurants. In gender analysis, male have higher frequency than female about grilled eel. In the future, the seafood dining market would be reorganized with the expansion of sushi, salmon and shrimp dishes, which can be classified as a new dining market. In this research, we suggested fisheries supply and production strategies according to age and gender.

The aims of this study is to analyze the purchasing behavior of customers purchasing seafood using internet shopping mall based on the sales data of Suhyup Shopping Mall in 2016. The research shows three facts. First, 46.1% of those customers marine products in Suhyup Shopping Mall are purchasing less than 2 times a year and 62.7% of them are purchasing less than 5 times a year. Seconds, The amount of purchases of marine products using Suhyup Shopping Mall is very small. The proportion of purchasers with less than ￦100,000 per year is 48.5%, and the proportion of customers with annual purchases of less than ￦300,000 is 68.2%. Last, Relatively strong items were found by region and age. Abortion was a relatively strong item in the 20s, and In the 30s, the aquatic product set was a relatively strong item. In the 60s are seashells / scallops / shellfish and other fish, 70s are dried yellow croaker, abalone, tile fish and other fish. In the 60s and 70s, the other fishes showed strong relative strengths in terms of quantity and amount. But There were no relatively strong items due to regional differences according to the metropolitan area and nonmetropolitan area.

목적: 대학생 소비자의 안경구매행태와 소비가치가 소비만족도에 영향을 미치는지 연구하기 위하여 인구 통계학적 특성에 따라 안경구매행태에 차이가 있는지 확인하고 소비가치가 대학생 소비자의 소비만족도에 영향을 미치는지 확인한다. 방법: 본 연구대상의 표본은 2017년 6월 1일부터 6월 15일까지 익산 소재 대학교의 대학생들을 대상으로 직접 설문방식으로 조사하였고, 총 320부의 설문지를 배포하여 응답이 누락되어 분석에서 제외한 17부를 제외하고 최종 302부를 분석 자료로 이용하였다. 기술통계분석, 빈도분석, 카이스퀘어 검증, 다중회귀분석을 실시하였다. 결과: 조사대상자의 안경구매행태를 살펴보면, 평균안경교체주기는 ‘1년 이상 2년 미만’이 32.1%로 가장 높게 나타났고, 안경교체이유는 ‘도수 변화’가 39.1%로 가장 높게 나타났으며, 안경선택에 영향을 주는 사람 은 ‘나 자신’이 70.2%로 가장 높았다. 안경구매 시 가장 중요한 선택요인은 ‘디자인’이 가장 중요하다고 응답 한 경우가 52.6%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 인구통계학적 특성에 따른 안경구매행태의 차이를 분석한 결과, 여 성보다 남성이, 소득이 많은 사람이, 안경을 착용한지 얼마 되지 않은 대학생들이 더 안경교체를 쉽게 결정 하였다. 남성의 안경교체이유는 ‘안경파손’, ‘렌즈흠집’, ‘유행 뒤처짐’ 순이었으나 여성은 ‘도수 변화’가 51.9%로 압도적으로 높게 나타났다. 안경착용기간이 ‘10년이상’인 집단은 ‘도수 변화’ 비율이 48.8%로 다른 집단에 비해 높았다. 소득수준이 높은 집단이 소득수준이 낮은 집단보다 안경선택이유로 디자인을 최우선 하는 것으로 나타났고 소득수준이 낮은 집단이 높은 집단보다 안경선택이유로 가격을 최우선하는 것으로 나 타났다. 본 연구에서 조사대상자인 대학생들에게 안경구매는 미래보다는 현재에 가치를 둔 소비로 나타났으 며, 쾌락보다는 실용성에 가치를 둔 소비로 나타났다. 소비가치 중 쾌락적 소비가치 수준이 높을수록 통계적 으로 유의미하게 소비만족도에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 대학생의 안경구매에 대한 소비만족도를 높이기 위해 쾌락적 소비가치를 높일 수 있는 다양한 컨 텐츠 개발과 서비스가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.