Socioeconomic factors associated with at-home and away-from home catfish consumption in the United States

Lynn E. Dellenbarger, James Dillard, Alvin R. Schupp, Hector O. Zapata and Brian T. Young
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Lynn E. Dellenbarger: Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Postal: Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
James Dillard: Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University, Postal: Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University
Alvin R. Schupp: Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Postal: Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Hector O. Zapata: Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Postal: Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Brian T. Young: Department of Agricultural Economics University of Missouri, Postal: Department of Agricultural Economics University of Missouri

Agribusiness, 1992, vol. 8, issue 1, 35-46

Abstract: Per capita seafood consumption, which has been increasing was 15.5 lbs. in 1987 compared to 10.3 lbs. in 1980. This increase occurred during a period of increasing aquaculture production, especially catfish. Per capita catfish consumption increased from .24 lb. in 1983 to .58 lb. in 1988. A nationwide household survey indicates catfish is the fifth most popular seafood item in the United States. A logit analysis was used to identify socioeconomic factors significantly influencing catfish consumption both at home and away from home. Race, religious preference, and household size are significant factors along with perceived regional availability.

Date: 1992
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DOI: 10.1002/1520-6297(199201)8:1<35::AID-AGR2720080104>3.0.CO;2-V

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