Consumer Acceptability and Sensory Profile of Sustainable Paper-Based Packaging.

ABSTRACT: Sustainability appears to be increasingly important to consumers. In order for companies to reach their sustainability targets and offer more environmentally friendly solutions to consumers, food producers and retailers have begun to change their packaging to more recyclable, bio-based and biodegradable packaging. This study evaluated the sensory characteristics of paper-based prototype packages developed for two product categories (biscuit and meat packages) using a trained sensory panel. Consumer liking, preference and purchase intent were assessed by 130 participants. For the biscuit packages, no significant differences were observed for the liking of any of the four dimensions assessed (appearance, design, feel or overall liking). However, consumer segmentation identified three relativ

SUBMITTER: Lignou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8147313 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature