We assessed the consumer welfare effects of two generic food miles labels: carbon dioxide (CO2) emission label and number of miles label. Using data from a choice experiment, our results generally suggest that a mandatory labeling policy for either type of label would have a positive welfare effect on both informed and uninformed consumers. However, a label informing consumers about the number of miles the food product has travelled provides greater positive welfare effects than a label informing consumers about the amount of CO2 emission.

Caputo V., Vassilopoulos A., Nayga R.M. jr., Canavari M. (2010). Welfare Effects of Food Miles Labels. CHANIA, GREECE : Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh.

Welfare Effects of Food Miles Labels

CAPUTO, VINCENZINA;CANAVARI, MAURIZIO
2010

Abstract

We assessed the consumer welfare effects of two generic food miles labels: carbon dioxide (CO2) emission label and number of miles label. Using data from a choice experiment, our results generally suggest that a mandatory labeling policy for either type of label would have a positive welfare effect on both informed and uninformed consumers. However, a label informing consumers about the number of miles the food product has travelled provides greater positive welfare effects than a label informing consumers about the amount of CO2 emission.
2010
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Caputo V., Vassilopoulos A., Nayga R.M. jr., Canavari M. (2010). Welfare Effects of Food Miles Labels. CHANIA, GREECE : Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh.
Caputo V.; Vassilopoulos A.; Nayga R.M. jr.; Canavari M.
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