Judit Beke – Budapest Business School, 1165 Budapest, Diósy L. u. 22-24., Hungary
Marietta Balázsné Lendvai – University of Pannonia, 8200 Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10, Hungary
Ildikó Kovács – Budapest Business School, 1165 Budapest, Diósy L. u. 22-24., Hungary

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ITEMA.S.P.2021.85

 

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Abstract

An important aspect of sustainable food consumption is the con­sumption of local food. The concept of local food is often linked to sustaina­bility which is gaining importance in the marketing communication of food brands since it fits in with the conscious consumption intentions of young people. In addition to studying the nature and consumer perception of lo­cal products, the study explores consumer motivations of young consumers aged 18-25 using qualitative focus group research method. Based on the re­sults, the products that young consumers are willing and motivated to buy can be identified, and the most important trigger words can also be select­ed. Qualitative research methods were used to identify the most significant consumer motivation elements among young consumers.

 

Keywords

Local products; Consumer motivation; Consumption intentions; Young consumers; Sustainability

 

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