Consumers’ Perception of In-Vitro Meat in New Zealand Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour Model

Maya Murthy Malavalli, Nazimah Hamid, Kevin Kantono, Ye Liu and Ali Seyfoddin
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Maya Murthy Malavalli: Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Nazimah Hamid: Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Kevin Kantono: Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Ye Liu: Department of Food Science, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Ali Seyfoddin: Drug Delivery Research Group, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 13, 1-16

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of in-vitro meat (IVM) among New Zealand consumers and to understand their purchase and consumption behaviour using the Theory of Planned Behaviour framework developed in this study. An online survey questionnaire was created using the Qualtrics software to understand the perception of IVM, based on the conceptual framework. Participants ( n = 206) were recruited in this survey, and the data collected were subjected to PLS-PM analysis. The conceptual framework was tested for validity, and Goodness of fit (GoF). The internal validity was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, KMO value, inter-item correlation values (β-coefficients) and p -values. The findings suggest that variables such as environment and sustainability, health and safety, as well as current purchase and consumption behaviour have a strong relationship and a robust effect on IVM purchase and consumption behaviour. Consumers’ cultural beliefs had minimal influence on IVM purchase likelihood. Results in this study also indicated that most New Zealand consumers had neutral opinions in terms of engaging with IVM.

Keywords: consumer perception; in-vitro meat; New Zealand; planned behaviour model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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