... in aquaculture. Subject knowledge emerged as the most significant factor influencing the WTP for fish raised on insect-based diets, followed by recommendations in dietary guidelines and information on packaging. In contrast, word-of-mouth, often considered a crucial factor in the diffusion of innovations...

...Margherita Masi; Piermichele La Sala; Benedetta Coluccia; Felice Adinolfi; Yari Vecchio Purpose This study investigates the views of Italian aquaculture production science students, in their role of future operators, on the application of circular economy strategies. Design/methodology/approach...

...Raffaele Silvestri; Domenico Morrone; Pasquale Del Vecchio; Gioconda Mele Purpose The paper provides a contribution of systematisation to the literature on the blue economy and aquaculture as challenging issues for achieving sustainable growth and a circular economy. The growing scientific...

...Katrin Zander; Yvonne Feucht Purpose Carp is a traditional aquaculture fish with decreasing relevance in European markets. Despite this, it is a protein source which could contribute to the worldwide protein supply. Traditional carp ponds are part of human cultural heritage with high relevance...

...Abdul Rehman; Zhang Deyuan; Sehresh Hena; Abbas Ali Chandio Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate and explore the connection between aquaculture and capture fisheries production and economic growth in Pakistan. Fisheries play an important role in Pakistan’s national economy...

... into consumer preferences for farmed fish fed with insect-based feed by evaluating the impact on the overall product value considering that feed source is only one of the many product attributes. Aquaculture Sustainability Choice modelling Fish-meal trap Insect as feed Global population growth...

... profiles. Findings – The analysis identified two distinct consumer groups differentiated primarily by income: the low-potential aquaculture consumers and the high-potential aquaculture consumers, representing 67 and 33 per cent of the total sample, respectively. The study provides evidence...

...Anne Katrin Schlag; Kaja Ystgaard Purpose Fish is considered a healthy and pure food. However, modern aquaculture introduced a range of potentially controversial issues, which may impact public perceptions. The purpose of this paper is to compare consumer perceptions of the production...