Perceived value, trust and purchase intention of organic food: a study with Brazilian consumers. Issue 4 (2nd March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watanabe, Eluiza Alberto de Morais; Alfinito, Solange; Curvelo, Isabelle Cristina Galindo; Hamza, Kavita Miadaira
• Is Part Of: British food journal. Volume 122:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 1070
• Page End: 1184
• Publication Date: 2020-03-02
• Subjects: Organic food -- Perceived value -- Purchase intention -- Consumer trust -- Sustainable consumption; Food industry and trade -- Periodicals; Food -- Marketing -- Periodicals; Food adulteration and inspection -- Periodicals; Food -- Periodicals; 381.456413
• DOI: 10.1108/BFJ-05-2019-0363
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-070X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The consumption of organic food grows worldwide, increasing the need of studies seeking to understand factors influencing its consumption. To extend the understanding of organic food market, the present research seeks to explore the effect of perceived value on consumer trust and purchase intention in Brazil. Design/methodology/approach: A survey with 274 Brazilian consumers of organic food was carried out. Perceived value was measured through four dimensions: functional, economic, social and emotional. The convergent and discriminant validities of latent variables were confirmed. The relationships among them were tested using structural equation modeling. Findings: The results indicate that functional and emotional values positively affect consumer trust and that only emotional value motivates purchase intention. The trust had no direct influence on purchase intention. Thus, the perceived value is an important aspect in the prediction of trust and purchase intention among Brazilian consumers. Originality/value: The identified results enlarge the understanding of Brazilian organic food market and consumer behavior and point out some opportunities for future research involving the subject.