Commensality with close friends and acquaintances increases opportunities for social
connectedness, creates a sense of belonging, and may reduce the risks of isolation among …

Monitoring the state of the economy in a short time is a crucial aspect for designing
appropriate and timely policy responses in the presence of shocks and crises. Short-term …

The current food system is directly associated with food insecurity, malnutrition, food waste,
and environmental impacts. The international community has been working on …

Background Public policies to contain the spread of coronavirus disease in Mexico could
have had an effect on food purchase patterns. Objective The objective of the study was to …

The sudden demand spike for online grocery purchases during the Covid‐19 pandemic and
supply bottlenecks caused by disrupted global value chains put immense pressure on …

The frightening COVID-19 has considerably affected global marketing and the behavior and
attitudes of consumers worldwide. Equally, it has changed the lifestyle, and the patterns of …

Objectives As the global COVID-19 pandemic stabilizes and control measures gradually
improve, the food supply chain enters the post-pandemic era. The food supply chain is …

Purpose Apples have always been considered a healthy product able to provide curative
properties to consumers. In Italy, there is a long tradition of apple consumption and …

Consumers' perception plays a central role in tackling food waste at the final consumption
stage, specifically among university students. In Europe, it is estimated that 47 to 67 Mt of …

Consumption is an important concept in economics and many social sciences. The aim of
the study is to compare consumption in European households in the years 2004–2020 and …