Factors Affecting Food Preferences and Their Association with Consumption—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Food acceptance and purchase intention behaviors are mediated by food-related attributes and consumer characteristics, which directly impact the food production chain. New ways of cooking and presenting foods with novel ingredients affect how consumers perceive and accept them. Presently, one cannot launch a product on the market without considering its characteristics; therefore, the study of consumer clustering (a priori using socio-demographic characteristics, or a posteriori by studying lifestyles, neophobia, etc.) is critical. Sensory and consumer sciences have advanced in recent decades. Understanding the factors that affect food preferences and their association with consumption are necessary for the development, production, and marketing of products. Therefore, we invite researchers to contribute to this Special Issue of Foods to share their knowledge and understanding of “Factors Affecting Food Preferences and Their Association with Consumption”.

Prof. Dr. Voltaire Sant'Anna
Guest Editor

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