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- Special issue on CERNAS 2020: Message from the EditorPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, Raquel
- Special issue on the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research – Agrarian Sciences: Message from the editorPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, Raquel
- The Second Edition of Motivations Associated with Food Choices and Eating PracticesPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, RaquelEating patterns are linked with both environmental and behavioural factors [...]
- CERNAS—Current Evolution and Research Novelty in Agricultural SustainabilityPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, RaquelClimate changes have overwhelming impacts on primary production and, consequently, on agricultural and animal farming [...]
- The Challenges and Strategies of Food Security under Global ChangePublication . Raquel P. F. Guiné; de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, RaquelFood insecurity corresponds to a deficit in households’ access to appropriate food, either in quantity and/or quality, due to limited financial resources or other factors [...]
- Special Issue on FCEM – International Web Conference on Food Choice & Eating Motivation: Message from the editorPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, Raquel
- Recent Trends in Designing Novel Foods: Nutritional Profiles and Consumer PerceptionsPublication . Guiné, Raquel; Barroca, Maria João; Anjos, OféliaDesigning novel foods is a pivotal issue for companies to remain active and competitive in today’s demanding food market [...]
- Motivations Associated with Food Choices and Eating PracticesPublication . Raquel P. F. Guiné; Guiné, RaquelThe principal reason that influences people’s eating characteristics is to satisfy basic body stimuli, like feeling hunger and the need for satiety [...]
- Food labelling in focus: a transnational analysis of chilled ready-to-eat products in the EU, the Western Balkans and TurkeyPublication . Nada Smigic; Sibel Ozilgen; Vicente M. Gómez-López; Sandra M. Osés; Zorana Miloradovic; Biljana Aleksic; Jelena Miocinovic; Sonja Smole Mozina; Lea Demsar; Guiné, Raquel; Gonçalves, João Carlos; Joanna Trafiałek; Ewa Czarniecka-Skubina; Marijana Blazic; Dora Herljevic; Aleksandra Nikolic; Alen Mujcinovic; Snezana Barjaktarovic-Labovic; Ilija DjekicFood contamination may occur within the complete food chain, with domestic handling and inadequate storage often contributing to foodborne illness. Therefore, accurate food safety information on packaging, including date labels and storage instructions, is essential. However, cross-national comparisons of labelling practices for chilled ready-to-eat (RTE) foods remain limited. This study examined and compared labelling practices in six European Union (EU) countries and four non-EU countries, focusing on date labels, recommended storage temperatures, and secondary shelf life. Data from 2665 food labels were collected between May and September 2023 through in-store observations and online resources. Most labels indicated either a “Use by” or “Best before” date, reflecting microbiological and quality stability. Cluster analysis identified two groups: Cluster 1, mainly from Portugal and Spain, included more stable products with “Best before” dates, whereas Cluster 2, dominated by French and Turkish labels, comprised more perishable foods with “Use by” dates. Recommended storage temperatures varied from +4°C to +12°C, indicating potential consumer confusion.
- Edible Insects as Human Food: Perceptions of Individuals from Six CountriesPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, Raquel; Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Anayansi Escalante-Aburto; Rosa María Mariscal-Moreno; César Ozuna; Lucio Rodríguez-Sifuentes; Cristina Chuck-Hernández; Marijana Matek Sarić; Nada M. Boustani; Elena Bartkiene; Cristina Filip; Simona Pârvu; Monica TarceaEdible insects (EIs) have been suggested as a sustainable alternative to meat from traditional sources. However, despite EIs being consumed by humans since time immemorial, it is also true that, in many areas, especially in Western countries, there is some resistance and even neophobia to their acceptance as food. This work aimed to investigate the perceptions about EIs and validate a corresponding scale. This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out by means of a questionnaire survey on a sample of 3711 participants in six countries (Croatia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Portugal and Romania). Data were analysed by factor and cluster analyses, as well as other statistical tools. The results showed that, out of the initial 36 items in the questionnaire, 24 were validated in the scale of perceptions, distributed across six factors. Cluster analysis showed that the participants could be grouped according to three clusters (Traditionalists, Shoppers and Innovators). Statistical tests revealed significant differences (p < 0.05) between the clusters in practically all sociodemographic and consumption variables studied. Finally, a word analysis of the 2263 words indicated by the participants when thinking about EIs revealed that the most frequent words were ‘disgusting’, ‘protein’, and ‘nutritive’ in all three clusters. However, differences were observed after the fourth position in the list of most frequent words. In conclusion, these results indicate that perceptions of EIs were highly variable across countries of origin and other sociodemographic groups, and that, globally, participants exhibited some neophobia towards EIs. However, they recognised their value in terms of nutrition, particularly protein. This work evidences some relevant aspects that can be useful to adapt and define targeted policies to demystify the negative perceptions about EIs and improve consumer acceptance, thus contributing to more sustainable food systems.