Table A1

Validated version of the scale measuring motivations to consume local smallholder food products

FactorsItem labelsItems
FashionFASHION1Consuming local products is popular
FASHION2Consuming local products is fashionable
FASHION4Local products are more and more popular, and so I have also become interested in consuming them
HealthHEALTH3No chemicals frequently used in mass production are used for their production/cultivation
HEALTH4They do not contain materials that could be harmful for the human body
Personal contactPERSCONT1I maintain good personal relationship with the producer
PERSCONT2I like to talk to producers/manufacturers in person about their products
PERSCONT3I like to buy directly from the producers
Environment protectionENVPRO2The makers of such products take care of and protect their environment
ENVPRO3They are more environment friendly than their mass-produced counterparts
Local patriotismLOCPAT1I can support local smallholders by consuming their products
LOCPAT3I would like to help the local economy with my purchases
LOCPAT4I know that the money I spend helps the development of the local economy
Quality-tasteTASTE1They are more fresh than mass-produced goods
TASTE4Traditional local tastes are more delicious
QUALITY1These products are higher quality than mass-produced ones
QUALITY3Usually, they represent a noticeably higher quality
ProvenancePROVE1I know where they come from
PROVE3The origin of these products is precisely known

Note(s): Please think about why you consume local food products. Please rate on a scale of 1–5 how much you agree with each statement below. A score of 1 means you strongly disagree, and a score of 5 means you strongly agree. I consume local food products because…

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