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October to December 2024 Article ID: NSS8798 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:338 Download: 24 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Examining the Impact of Consumer Perception on the Demand for Organic Food Products in India
Dr. Preeti Anand Udaipure
Assistant Professor, Govt. Narmada College, Narmadapuram (M.P.)
Abstract : This study examines how consumer perception affects the demand for
organic food items in India, with a particular emphasis on the variables that
affect consumer knowledge and buying patterns. According to the study, 56.7% of
respondents said social media was their main source of information,
demonstrating the critical role it plays in spreading knowledge about organic
products. 64% of respondents say they only seldom buy organic food, and 12% say
they never buy it at all, indicating a substantial disconnect between knowledge
and actual shopping behavior despite high awareness. This disparity is ascribed
to obstacles including the increased price of organic goods, their restricted
availability, and doubts over their genuineness. The results indicate the need for
a multifaceted strategy to increase demand for organic food, which includes
making organic products more affordable, making sure that labels are
transparent to ensure authenticity, and launching awareness campaigns that
emphasize the long-term health and environmental advantages of eating organic
food. By tackling these issues, India's organic food business will be in a
better position to meet consumer demand and see long-term growth.
Keywords:Consumer Perception,
Organic Food Products, India, Consumer Awareness, Purchasing Behavior, Organic
Products, Health, Environmental Benefits, Organic Food Market.