Traceability: Perception and attitudes of artisanal cheese producers in Brazil.
J Dairy Sci
; 103(5): 4874-4879, 2020 May.
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions and attitudes of artisanal cheese producers (n = 40) in Brazil regarding the implementation of traceability. A questionnaire consisting of 16 statements using a 5-point Likert scale was applied, and descriptive statistics and factor analysis were used for data analysis. The implementation of a traceability system can reduce the number of consumer complaints and the loss of products, in addition to increasing supplier control and process safety, thus protecting health and increasing consumer confidence. However, we did not find consensus on the relationship between implementation of a traceability system and rapid recalls in crisis episodes, or on the reduction in recalls and their negative impact on consumers. Because of the costs that drive implementation of this technology, some artisanal cheese producers do not consider a traceability system as a current reality to monitor their production. We concluded that Brazilian artisanal cheese producers have limited awareness of the impact of traceability implementation, which restricts investments in the system.
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Atitude
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Queijo
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Política Nutricional
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
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J Dairy Sci
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article
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Brasil