Who consumes functional foods and nutraceuticals in Canada? Results of cluster analysis of the 2006 survey of Canadians' demand for food products supporting health and wellness

Appetite
Deepananda HerathSpencer Henson

Abstract

This research seeks to identify consumer segments related to consumption of functional food and nutraceutical products in Canada. The segments are differentiated by consumer receptivity to functional foods and nutraceuticals. In turn, receptivity is tied to attitudes, motivations and knowledge related to food/diet and connections with health. At one extreme, a segment emerges that is highly receptive to functional foods and nutraceuticals, and shows a keen interest in learning about foods that have health benefits. A second segment, conversely, has low receptivity, but demonstrates a higher degree of knowledge related to the relationship between food/diet and health. A key driver of receptivity towards functional foods and nutraceuticals appears to be perceptions of disease threat, which tend to increase with age. Pre-emptive use of messages relating to the preventative properties of these products does not seem to have a major impact on the receptivity of consumers.

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