British Food Journal: Volume 111 Issue 10
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An international multi-disciplinary journal for the dissemination of food-related researchTable of contents - Special Issue: The added value of organic farming for environment and health:facts and consumer perception
Guest Editors: G. van Huylenbroek, K. Mondelaers, J. Aertsens
Assessing the ecological soundness of organic and conventional agriculture by means of life cycle assessment (LCA): A case study of leek production
Eline de Backer, Joris Aertsens, Sofie Vergucht, Walter SteurbautSustainable agriculture implies the ability of agro‐ecosystems to remain productive in the long‐term. It is not easy to point out unambiguously whether or not current production…
The nutritional and toxicological value of organic vegetables: Consumer perception versus scientific evidence
Christine Hoefkens, Wim Verbeke, Joris Aertsens, Koen Mondelaers, John Van CampThe present study aims to explore and compare consumer perception and scientific evidence related to food quality and food safety aspects of organic versus conventional vegetables.
A literature‐based comparison of nutrient and contaminant contents between organic and conventional vegetables and potatoes
Christine Hoefkens, Isabelle Vandekinderen, Bruno De Meulenaer, Frank Devlieghere, Katleen Baert, Isabelle Sioen, Stefaan De Henauw, Wim Verbeke, John Van CampThe increasing demand for organic foods is explained mainly by consumers' concerns about the quality and safety of foods and their perception that organically produced foods are…
A meta‐analysis of the differences in environmental impacts between organic and conventional farming
Koen Mondelaers, Joris Aertsens, Guido Van HuylenbroeckThis paper aims to perform a meta‐analysis of the literature comparing the environmental impacts of organic and conventional farming and linking these to differences in management…
Importance of health and environment as quality traits in the buying decision of organic products
Koen Mondelaers, Wim Verbeke, Guido Van HuylenbroeckThis paper aims to explore consumer preference for fresh vegetables labelled as organic in combination with health and environment related quality traits. The study decomposes…
Personal determinants of organic food consumption: a review
Joris Aertsens, Wim Verbeke, Koen Mondelaers, Guido Van HuylenbroeckA lot of literature is available that discusses personal determinants of organic food consumption. However different models and determinants are used in the literature. This paper…
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0007-070XOnline date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Louise Manning
- Dr Robert Hamlin
- Dr Stefano Bresciani
- Prof Michael Carolan
- Dr Alberto Ferraris