Consumers’ Opinions on Innovative Pastry in the Light of Qualitative Research Cover Image

Opinie konsumentów na temat innowacyjnego pieczywa w świetle badań jakościowych
Consumers’ Opinions on Innovative Pastry in the Light of Qualitative Research

Author(s): Marta Sajdakowska
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Organizational Psychology, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: consumer; white pastry; fibre;

Summary/Abstract: An aim of the research was to define the way pastry is perceived and the criteria of selection thereof as well as to learn opinions on white pastry enriched with fibre and to indicate how much and whether at all consumers would be able to accept white pastry with an increased contents of fibre. The research was carried out in 2013 by the focus group interview method. An analysis of the material collected in the course of research shows that among the main factors of selection of pastry a great role is played by its sensory values as well as the aspects connected with purchase convenience. The respondents gave their positive opinions on pastry, and as regards the possibilities to introduce changes, i.e. addition of fibre to white pastry, there was particularly emphasised the necessity to retain its natural character and an adequate and fair manner of informing the consumer of the changes introduced in the product. The article is of the research nature

  • Issue Year: 353/2014
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 116-130
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish