Consumer Science Research Papers/Topics

Perception and Attitude of Youth on the Use of insects as Food and Feed, Kenya

Abstract/Overview There is no doubt about the nutritional value and environmental impact of edible insects; they are a good substitute for source of protein. However, incorporating them in the human daily diets requires an intense change in mentality of youth in Kenya. People’s attitude towards a food product is important when it comes to its acceptance. Therefore, the aim of the research was to explore the perception and attitude of young people in Kenya on the utilization of insects a...

CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR LOCALLY PRODUCED NATIVE TREE PRODUCTS IN NORTHERN GHANA

The purpose of this study was to assess consumer preference for locally produced native tree products in Northern Ghana. The trees under study were baobab and locust bean. Data was collected from 307 respondents in the Kasena Nankana municipal, Nandom municipal, and Kumbungu districts. Questionnaires were used as instruments for the data collection together with focus group discussions. As there are various locally produced products of baobab and locust bean, consumers were seen to have more ...

ANALYSIS OF MICROBIAL QUALITY AND CONSUMER ACCEPTABILITY TEST OF TRADITIONAL BUTTER PRODUCED IN WACHALE DISTRICT, NORTH SHOA ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE

Abstract: The study was conducted in Wachale district, North Shoa Zone of Oromia Regional State with the objectives of assessing microbial quality and consumer acceptability of traditional butter produced in the district. A total of 180 households, 30 farmers from each six kebeles were randomly selected. A total of 34 butter samples were collected and analyzed at Holeta Dairy Technology Laboratory; that 30 samples were from open market, 4 samples from cooperative and prototype sample (labora...

Online Consumer Behaviour Pre and Post Pandemic - Research Questions and Methodology

Nowadays shopping at physical stores is considered cost-ineffective and time-consuming.  Thus, E-Commerce is booming. Online shopping is a process whereby consumers directly buy goods, services etc. from a seller without an intermediary service over the Internet.  Shoppers can visit web stores from the comfort of their house and shop by sitting in front of the computer. Online stores are available 24 hours a day and accessible through the internet everywhere. So it is very convenient for...

Examination of Distribution Channels for Consumer Foods (A Case Study of Okin Biscuit Off)

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Table of content CHAPTER ONE Background of the study Aims and objectives of the study Significance of study Scope of the study Limitation of the study Definition of key terms CHAPTER TWO Literature review Importance of channels of distribution Approaches to distribution channel Vertical market system in distribution channel Factors affecting choice oft channel Determining the intensity of distributing channel Merit of dis...

Critical Factors On Performance Of Building Construction Projects: A Case Of Kitengela-Kajiado County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Construction industry is one of the most important sectors that stimulate economic growth in any country. An increasing trade activity in Kenya has created a great demand for more and better infrastructure such as road networks, communication, buildings and utilities such as power, water and sewer systems. From an economic point of view, construction industry has become one of the most vibrant economic sector in Kenya today and has attracted a large number of investors. Delays in com...

Factors Influencing Loan Repayment Among Small Scale Women Fish Processors In The Tema Metropolis

ABSTRACT The focus of many microfinance institutions (MFIs) as well as African governments and other development partners now is to increase the productivity of the agricultural sector by improving the condition of women. One way of doing this has been provision of microfinance services. Evidence suggests that the credit given to women have achieved high loan repayment rates and high yield value in terms of welfare benefits. Despite these potential, women fish processors within the Tema Metro...

Skill-Based Competence And Competitiveness In The Garment-Manufacturing Firms Of Ghana.

ABSTRACT This study examines the skills competence of workers in the garment firms and skillsbased competitiveness of the garment industries of Ghana. A total of 34 garment firms made up of 27 firms registered with the Association of Ghana Industries and seven firms registered with the Ghana Free Zones Board, as well as 205 workers of the garment industries were selected for the study. The Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method Approach was used for the study in which the quantitative process wa...