The aim of this study is to characterize a range of the Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) fruit preserves in terms of the content of vitamin C and phenolic compounds, as well as to discuss the effects of processing on the concentrations of these ...
Renata Kazimierczak +5 more
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Food Safety Debate and Development of Standards/Regulations for Organic Farming and Organic Food [PDF]
There is an on-going debate, in which way Organic Food production systems do contribute to food safety. Only few comparative studies do exist. However Organic Farming developed a system approach which is mainly focussing on the process of production ...
Schmid, Otto
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The possibilities of organic food market's development in the Czech Republic
The consumption of the organic food in the Czech Republic is, in spite of its permanent growth, still on a very low level. The reasons are both on the side of supply and demand of organic food.
I. Živělová, J. Jánský
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Sensory Experiences and Expectations of Organic Food. Results of Focus Group Discussions [PDF]
This executive summary describes the main objectives and findings from a qualitative survey on consumers’ sensory experiences, expectations and preferences with respect to organic food.
Baumgart, Lukas +3 more
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The iPOPY project and how to communicate with the young generation [PDF]
The aim of the iPOPY project (2007-2010) is to study how increased consumption of organic food may be achieved by implementation of relevant strategies and instruments linked to food serving outlets for young people in some European countries (Denmark ...
Mikkola, Minna, Roos, Gun
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Education about organic food and sustainability in Denmark, Finland, Italy and Norway: Findings from the iPOPY project [PDF]
This report presents results from “Work Package 4: Consumer perceptions, practices and learning” of the “innovative Public Organic food Procurement for Youth – iPOPY” project.
Mikkola, Minna, Roos, Gun
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Healthy food is nutritious, but organic food is healthy because it is pure: The negotiation of healthy food choices by Danish consumers of organic food. [PDF]
There is increasing demand for organic food products throughout the Western world. Health concerns have frequently been found to be the main motivation of consumers purchasing organic products, but the literature on consumer preferences and behavior is ...
Ditlevsen, Kia +2 more
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Analytic observations of seminar scientific work according toward objectives [PDF]
Report is Deliverable 9 of 6th FP SSA project “Environmental friendly food production system: requirements for plant breeding and seed production” (ENVIRFOOD) and includes analytic observations of seminar scientific work according toward objectives ...
Belicka, Ina, Bleidere, Mara
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Diet is one of the elements that contribute to health and quality of life. There are significant discrepancies between the diets of people living in different regions, with different beliefs, or with different approaches to sustainability and ecology ...
Hubert Dobrowolski +5 more
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THE STATE OF POLISH ORGANIC AGRICULTURE COMPARED TO OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES [PDF]
The study aims to assess the situation of Polish organic farming compared to selected European countries. Due to the complexity of these issues, a holistic approach to the topic was used. The research methodology is based on data obtained from three main
Emilia Sobczak +4 more
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