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08/19/2024

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Effectiveness of real-world marketing of organic foods and beverages: A systematic review of recent evidence

Increasing consumer demand for organic foods and beverages is critical to boost sustainable agricultural production. Marketing interventions can be an effective way of influencing consumer preferences, but little is known about the effectiveness of these interventions at increasing demand for organic foods and beverages. This review synthesises recent evidence from studies...

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Effectiveness of real-world marketing of organic foods and beverages: A systematic review of recent evidence

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Despite increasing interest for the carbon footprint of higher education institutions, little is known about the carbon footprint associated to research activities. Air travel and attendance to conferences concentrate recent data and debates but purchases have attracted little attention. Here we develop a hybrid method to estimate the greenhouse...

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