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Adult consumers' understanding and use of information on food labels : a study among consumers living in the Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp region
(North-West University, 2010)A need exists to assist South Africans to make better informed food choices. The food label has the potential to assist consumers during food purchasing; however, consumers should be able to understand and use the information ... -
Assessment of food security-related projects of the Student Rag Community Service Potchefstroom Campus, North-West University
(2015)Food security is a global concern, experienced at a household level in South Africa (SA). The country experiences income inequality with a high unemployment rate. Many that are employed live under the international poverty ... -
An exploratory investigation of consumers' perceptions and perceptual process regarding food packaging
(North-West University, 2008)Consumers are exposed to various food products within the retail environment competing for their attention. Once food packaging gains the attention of the passing consumer, it communicates with the consumer through visual ... -
Exploring household food security and the acceptance of an amaranth enriched food product
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Food insecurity affects a large part of the South African population’s households, even though the country is classified as being food secure. Several poor households experience insufficient food security. In general, ... -
Exploring household food security in the Viljoenskroon area
(2014)Decreased food security is a major issue which influences numerous individuals in developing countries such as South Africa. Literature suggests that although detailed information is not available about the exact amount ... -
Exploring the challenges income-earning households experience regarding household food security in the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme
(North-West University, 2018)Several factors have a contribution towards household food security status. Regular income is usually used as the determinant of household food security, however the argument brought forth through the current study is that ... -
The influence of cold chain food packaging on consumers' purchasing decisions : an exploratory investigation
(North-West University, 2008)Previous literature shows that packaging influences consumer's perceptions and purchase behaviour. The purpose of this study was to explore a group of South African consumers' perceptions of the cold chain packaging of ... -
Student consumers' decision-making process regarding food products containing limited label information
(North-West University, 2007)Many student consumers obtain food products with a limited amount of label information, namely limited label information products (LLIP), from cafeterias at university campuses. Since food labels serve as an information ... -
Utilisation of traditional and indigenous foods in the North West Province of South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)AIM AND OBJECTIVES The main aim of this thesis was to explore the possibilities of promoting the cultivation, utilisation and consumption of indigenous and traditional plant foods (ITPF) among urban and rural communities ...