Abstract
This study is aimed at exploring perceptions of European gatekeepers toward renowned Thai fruit and coffee products protected by geographical indication (GI) and factors influencing purchasing decision of gatekeepers toward imported food products. Sixteen qualitative interviews with distribution channel gatekeepers were administered in Austria, Italy, and Switzerland in 2010. Content analysis and concept mapping were used to analyze data. Results show that Thai GI products might be interesting for European gatekeepers, but the GI attribute alone might not be sufficient to ensure that the product is successful. Support of consistent information and promotion campaigns and fulfillment of other gatekeepers requirements of both products and suppliers are necessary.
Daniele Asioli
Associate Professor in Agri-Food Economics and Marketing
Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry
My main interests deal with agrifood marketing, behavioural economics, consumer research methods, economics of food, food policy, new food product development, new technologies, and multivariate statistical data analysis.