The challenge of marketing clean and green: review of research on Australian organic food

David PEARSON

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Abstract

Over the last 50 years certified organic food has developed into the most visible global brand for a healthier and more environmentally sustainable food choice for consumers. This paper provides an overview of key academic research on why Australian consumers are buying organic products and what is preventing them from purchasing more. It concludes that there are many industry specific issues such as questions regarding the visibility and credibility of the organic brand, high prices, and a diverse constituency of commercial participants. However the key marketing challenge, which is shared with many other industries, is to convince consumers in a cost effective manner of superior ‘value’ relative to substitute products. In addition there are a number of methodological issues associated with this body of research that limit the development of useful insights for industry players.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAustralian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference
Subtitle of host publicationAgents of Change: Proceedings ANZMAC Annual Conference 2014
EditorsSharyn Rundle-Thiele, Krzysztof Kubacki, Denni Arli
Place of PublicationAustralia
PublisherAustralian and New Zealand Marketing Academy
Pages1403-1409
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventANZMAC Annual Conference - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 1 Dec 20143 Dec 2014

Publication series

NameAustralian and New Zealand Marketing Academy
PublisherANZMAC
ISSN (Print)1447-3275

Conference

ConferenceANZMAC Annual Conference
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period1/12/143/12/14

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