Current Issues in Agricultural Food and Consumer Dynamics
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2025 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editor
Interests: agricultural economics; agribusiness; food marketing; production economics; consumer economics; food supply chain; sustainable agriculture; environmental and resource economics; econometrics; international agri-food products
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the dynamic interplay between agricultural production, food marketing strategies, and consumer behavior in today’s evolving marketplace. As global food systems become increasingly complex, understanding the motivations and preferences of consumers is vital for effective marketing and sustainable agricultural practices.
Through interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue will highlight how insights from behavioral economics, psychology, and sociology can enhance agricultural marketing practices. We seek to uncover how these insights can drive consumer engagement, promote ethical consumption, and support farmers in adapting to changing demands.
In this Special issue, original research and review are welcome. Research areas may include but not are limited to the following:
- Consumer preferences for sustainable foods;
- Digital marketing and E-commerce in food retail;
- Behavioral economics and food choices;
- Local and farm-to-table marketing strategies;
- Food waste reduction and consumer engagement;
- Pricing strategies and consumer responsiveness;
- Novel agri-food systems/sustainable food supply chain;
- Food safety or food insecurity.
By fostering dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this Special Issue will contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in agricultural and food marketing, ultimately promoting a more resilient and responsive food system. We look forward to submissions that will advance this critical field of study.
Dr. GwanSeon Kim
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agriculture is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- agricultural economics
- food marketing
- consumer behavior
- food safety
- food security
- international food marketing
- agribusiness
- food policies
- agricultural policies
- food consumption
- agricultural production
- sustainability
- food choices
- global food systems
- market trends
- rural development
- health economics
- food supply chain
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