ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Consumer Trust in Food and the Food System: A Critical Review.
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42 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Technological Innovation and Consumer Trust: Understanding Safety Perceptions in Next Generation Probiotic Development.Microorganisms · 2026Article
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- Trust, risk and organic food: Evidence from the UK and Japan.Organic agriculture · 2026Article
- AI virtual streamers in sustainable food marketing: how expertise, interactivity, and anthropomorphism shape consumer acceptance of upcycled foods.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Indigenous Knowledge, Processing Method, and Future Potential ofInternational journal of microbiology · 2026Review
- Moderating effect of health-related behavior on the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and willingness to pay for safe and nutritious food among smallholder farmers in Southwest, Nigeria.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- The Uses, Nutritional Advantages, and Challenges of Traditional Fermented Alcoholic Beverages for Indigenous Communities in Ethiopia.International journal of microbiology · 2026Review
- Aligning Alternative Proteins with Consumer Values in Germany: A Values-Centric Communication Framework.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Toward Sustainable Food and Packaging Choices: Consumer Perception of Quality and Sustainability of Pulses Packaged in Metal, Glass, and Plastic.Journal of food science · 2025Article
- Consumers' Food Safety Expectations and Risk Perceptions of Produce From Small and Medium-Sized Farms.Journal of food science · 2025Article
- Customer Retention in the Philippine Food Sector: Health Measures, Market Access, and Strategic Adaptation After the COVID-19 Pandemic.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Increased focus towards food safety and quality is reshaping food purchasing decisions around the world. Although some food attributes are visible, many of the attributes that consumers seek and are willing to pay a price premium for are not. Consequently, consumers rely on trusted cues and information to help them verify the food quality and credence attributes they seek. In this study, we synthesise the findings from previous research to generate a framework illustrating the key trust influencing factors that are beyond visual and brand-related cues. Our framework identifies that consumer trust in food and the food system is established through the assurances related to individual food products and the actors of the food system. Specifically, product assurance builds consumer trust through food packaging labels communicating food attribute claims, certifications, country or region of origin, and food traceability information. In addition, producers, processors, and retailers provide consumers with food safety and quality assurances, while government agencies, third-party institutions, advocacy groups, and the mass media may modify how labelling information and food operators are perceived by consumers. We hope our framework will guide future research efforts to test these trust factors in various consumer and market settings.
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