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Going local: exploring millennials preferences for locally sourced and produced fresh poultry in a developing economy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 October 2017

T. VUKASOVIĆ  and
J.L. STANTON
T. VUKASOVIĆ*
Affiliation:
International School for Social and Business Studies, Mariborska cesta 7, SI -3000 Celje, Slovenia and DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies, Prešernova 1, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia
J.L. STANTON
Affiliation:
Department of Food Marketing, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
*
Corresponding author: tina.vukasovic@mfdps.si
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Abstract

The food processing industry is faced with complex challenges that are, among other things, associated with changes in the global environment. The goal of this paper is to gain knowledge about millennials (those born at the end of the 20th century) perceptions of locally sourced and produced fresh poultry in a developing economy, and to understand the influenced factors in the locally food market development. The research showed that this sector expresses a positive attitude towards locally sourced and produced fresh poultry. Additionally, there is a significant tendency towards purchasing fresh poultry of domestic origin because of its quality and safety. These results are particularly useful for product marketing and future product development in the locally sourced and produced poultry sector, as they provide an indication as how it can better reach and satisfy millennials. Our study shows significant opportunities, challenges and potentials in the development of the locally sourced and produced food market.

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attitudesconsumptionmillennialslocal fresh poultry
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 73 , Issue 4 , December 2017 , pp. 757 - 766
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Copyright © World's Poultry Science Association 2017 

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