Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 19 ISSUE 3
Written by Decebal-Ștefăniță PĂDURE, Petru ALEXE, Nicoleta STĂNCIUC, Marius Mihai MICU
The paper aimed to present the impact of religious traditions on consumers' behaviour and food products certification. The Orthodox religion is specific to Romania, but also in other countries from ten Eastern and Southern Europe. The POST (to refrain you from eating food and beverages containing animal protein and form sins) products can play an extremely important role on the market segment represented by the voluntary quality certifications in the traditional - religious system, which is due to the numerous Christian-Orthodox believers, who strictly respect the customs and traditions mentioned in the specific documents of the religion. The number of quality schemes differs from country to country, depending on the importance they attach to them and to the products marketed.
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