Extrinsic attributes affecting local rice brand preferences: urban areas in Benin Republic

Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science - Tập 7 - Trang 935-957 - 2023
Bebechou Mariam Adam Dade1,2, Nobuyoshi Yasunaga3,2, Norikazu Inoue4
1The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Tottori University, Tottori, Japan
2Yasunaga Laboratory, Building 2 of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shimane, Japan
3Institute of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Academic Assembly, Shimane University, Shimane, Japan
4Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Tóm tắt

The purpose of this study was to examine factors based on extrinsic quality attributes that affect local rice preferences or consumption in urban areas of the Benin Republic (Benin). Benin has one of the highest rice import rates in Western Africa. Over the past decade, the level of rice supplied to the market has increased as compared with locally produced rice. To cope with this situation, rice institutions provide significant support to local production areas with an emphasis on intrinsic qualities. Consequently, consumers have become more willing to pay for locally produced rice. This trend is especially noticeable in production areas. On the other hand, imported branded rice continues to be preferred by urban consumers. This study examined consumer preferences in urban areas and rice producer marketing organizations using a Likert-scale question format. Surveys were conducted in four urban prefectures, and results were obtained from 200 urban consumers and 50 producers. A binomial logit model was used to examine the influence of the nine extrinsic factors. The results showed that the probability of respondent preference for local rice brands and the predicted coefficient for the variables “Packaging,” “Advertisement,” “Brand,” “Proximity,” and “Certification” of local rice brands that need to be improved in the urban area were positive and statistically significant. The study also revealed that consumers in urban areas preferred rice with good presentation (packaging); consumers were not informed about the availability of local rice brands (advertisement); consumers preferred to buy rice with a brand name as it helped them differentiate their favorite quality from others (brand); available evidence revealed that neighboring shops and urban open markets are where the consumers mostly buy (proximity). Finally, local rice producers affirmed that they ensure their products are controlled by a safety certification institution (certification). Lastly, based on these results, we also discuss various supportive measures to increase local rice production in Benin.

Tài liệu tham khảo

Ademiluyi YS, Oyelade OA, Dada-Joel OT, Olanrewaju JS, Wakatsuki T (2021) Increasing rice production in Nigeria through Sawah eco-technology: 2005–2018. Agri Mech Asia Africa Latin Amer. 52:021 Adjah KL, Asante MD, Toure A, Aziadekey M, Amoako-Andoh FO, Frei M, Diallo Y, Agboka K (2022) Improvement of rice production under drought conditions in West Africa: application of QTLs in breeding for drought resistance. Rice Sci 29(6):512–521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsci.2022.06.002 Afio Z, Sylvain KC, Idelphonse OS, Gautier B (2018) Technical efficiency of irrigated rice seed farmers in Koussin-Ll, Benin Republic. J Dev Agric Econ 10(1):28–37. https://doi.org/10.5897/jdae2017.0882 Ajala AS, Gana A (2015) Analysis of challenges facing rice processing in Nigeria. J Food Proc 2015:1–6. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/893673 Amfo B, Abankwah V, Tanko M (2022) Consumer satisfaction with local rice attributes and willingness to pay for improvement by internal migrants and natives in urban Ghana. J Agribus Devel Emer Eco. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-07-2022-0160 Azabagaoglu MO, Gaytancioglu O (2009) Analyzing consumer preference to different rice varieties in Turkey. Agri Zrop Substrop. 42(3):332 Bairagi S, Gustafson CR, Custodio MC, Ynion J, Demont M (2021) What drives consumer demand for packaged rice? Evidence from South and Southeast Asia. Food Control 129:108261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108261 Batra R, Ramaswamy V, Alden DL, Steenkamp J-BEM, Ramachander S (2000) Effects of brand local and nonlocal origin on consumer attitudes in developing countries. J Consum Psychol 9(2):83–95. https://doi.org/10.1207/15327660051044178 Benin maps, Carte du monde / Afrique / Benin / frontières, départements, nom © 2007–2022 https://d-maps.com/index.php?lang=fr Bin Rahman ANMR, Zhang J (2022) Trends in rice research: 2030 and beyond. Food Energy Sec. 2021:1–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.390 Bissah MN, Kotey DA, Tongoona P, Egbadzor KF, Gracen V, Danquah EY (2022) Factors influencing rice production in the south-eastern belt of Ghana. Heliyon. 8(12):e12404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12404 Britwum K, Demont M (2021) Tailoring rice varieties to consumer preferences induced by cultural and colonial heritage: lessons from new rice for Africa (NERICA) in The Gambia. Outlook Agri 50(3):305–314. https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270211019758 Connor M, Cuong OQ, Demont M, Sander BO, Nelson K (2022) The influence of climate change knowledge on consumer valuation of sustainably produced rice in Vietnam. Sustain Prod Cons 31:1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2022.01.034 Cuong OQ, Connor M, Demont M, Sander BO, Nelson K (2022) How do rice consumers trade off sustainability and health labels? Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Evidence from Vietnam. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.1010161 Demont M, Ndour M (2015) Upgrading rice value chains: Experimental evidence from 11 African markets. Glob Food Sec 5:70–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2014.10.001 Demont M, Zossou E, Rutsaert P, Ndour M, Van Mele P, Verbeke W (2012) Consumer valuation of improved rice parboiling technologies in Benin. Food Qual Prefer 23(1):63–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2011.07.005 Demont M, Rutsaert P, Ndour M, Verbeke W (2013) Reversing urban bias in African rice markets: evidence from senegal. World Dev 45:63–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2012.11.011 Demont M, Fiamohe R, Kinkpé AT (2017) Comparative advantage in demand and the development of rice value chains in West Africa. World Dev 96:578–590. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.04.004 Ekanem JT, Umoh IM, Bassey EM (2020) Creative Commons User License : CC BY-NC-ND. J Agri Exten 23(1):66–78 FAOSTAT. (2022). FAOSTAT. https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL/visualize Fiamohe R, Demont M, Saito K, Roy-Macauley H, Tollens E (2018) How can West African rice compete in urban markets? EuroChoices, A demand perspective for policymakers. https://doi.org/10.1111/1746-692X.12177 Furner CP, Racherla P, Babb JS (2013) Social media marketing and advertising. Mark Rev 13(2):103–123 Futakuchi K, Manful J, Sakurai T (2013) Improving grain quality of locally produced rice in Africa. In: Realizing Africa’s rice promise, pp 311–323. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845938123.0311 Hamid MY, Gabul P, Gabdo B (2021) Consumer preference analysis between local and imported rice consumption in Adamawa State Nigeria. J Human Edu Develop. 3:1 Horna JD, Smale M, von Oppen M (2007) Farmer willingness to pay for seed-related information: Rice varieties in Nigeria and Benin. Environ Dev Econ 12(6):799–825. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1355770X07003956 Ibrahim LA, Sakurai T, Tachibana T (2020) Local rice market development in Ghana: Experimental sales of standardized premium quality rice to retailers. Jap J Agri Eco. 22:118–122 Kikuchi M, Haneishi Y, Tokida K, Maruyama A, Asea G, Tsuboi T (2015) The structure of rice retail markets in sub-saharan Africa : the case of Uganda. Trop Agri Develop 59(3):127–139 MAEP. (2011). National Rice Development Strategy for Benin. April, 32. http://www.jica.go.jp/english/our_work/thematic_issues/agricultural/pdf/tanzania_en.pdf MAEP Bénin (n.d.) Retrieved June 9, 2022, from https://agriculture.gouv.bj/ Mané I, Bassama J, Ndong M, Mestres C, Diedhiou PM, Fliedel G (2021) Deciphering urban consumer requirements for rice quality gives insights for driving the future acceptability of local rice in Africa: case study in the city of Saint-Louis in Senegal. Food Sci Nutr 9(3):1614–1624. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2136 Maruyama Y, Ujiie K, Irie M, Ahmed C, Ahmed., B. O. (2020) Evaluation of consumer ppreference for rice in mauritania a best-worst scaling Aapplication. Agri Econ Soci Japan. 91(4):478–548 Météo-France Clim. (2020). Octobre 2019. La Météorologie, 108 : 127. https://doi.org/10.37053/lameteorologie-2020-0032 Obih U, Baiyegunhi L (2018) Consumers acceptability of local rice brands in Nigeria which marketing functions really matter? J Agribus Rural Develop. 48(2):183–196 Ouédraogo M, Demont M, N’Dour M (2021) Consentement à payer pour le riz local de qualité au Burkina Faso: Une analyse par la méthode des enchères expérimentales. Afri J Agri Res Ecos. 16(4):337–354 Rutsaert P, Demont M, Verbeke W (2013) Consumer preferences for rice in Africa. Realiz Africa’s Rice Prom. 2014:294–302. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845938123.0294 Seck PA, Tollens E, Wopereis MCS, Diagne A, Bamba I (2010) Rising trends and variability of rice prices: threats and opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa. Food Policy 35(5):403–411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2010.05.003 The Geography | Government of Benin Republic (n.d.) Retrieved June 9, 2022, from https://www.gouv.bj/benin/la-geographie/ Todomé L, Lejars C, Lançon F, Hamimaz R (2018) Pourquoi le riz étuvé local est-il peu disponible surles marchés urbains du Bénin. Cahiers Agri. https://doi.org/10.1051/cagri/2017067 Tomlins KI, Manful JT, Larwer P, Hammond L (2005) Urban consumer preferences and sensory evaluation of locally produced and imported rice in West Africa. Food Qual Prefer 16(1):79–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2004.02.002 Van Oort PAJ, Saito K, Tanaka A, Amovin-Assagba E, Van Bussel LGJ, Van Wart J, De Groot H, Van Ittersum MK, Cassman KG, Wopereis MCS (2015) Assessment of rice self-sufficiency in 2025 in eight African countries. Glob Food Sec 5:39–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2015.01.002 World Population Prospects United Nations (2019) World population prospects - population division - United Nations. Retrieved June 8, 2022, from https://population.un.org/wpp/ Zossou, E., Demont, M., Van Mele, P., Owusu, E. S., & Lebailly, P. (2013). Assessing the impact of video and rural radio on consumer valuation of local improved parboiled rice. Proceedings of the European Association of Agricultural Economists 138th Seminar on “Pro-Poor Innovations in Food Supply Chains,” Ghent, Belgium, 9–11.