Table 3

Cluster analysis for consumers' fruit-related lifestyles

FactorsClusters total = 258F-valueSig
Careless consumer 17.1% (n = 44)Adventurous consumer 39.5% (n = 102)Conservative consumer 26.3% (n = 68)Functional consumer 17.1% (n = 44)
Factor 1. Fruits information, labels and brands2.74 (0.89)3.15 (0.63)3.00 (0.89)4.00 (0.89)23.220.00
Factor 2. The reason for choosing a fruit shop3.60 (0.55)4.40 (0.55)3.72 (1.00)3.80 (1.30)22.220.00
Factor 3. Speciality shops2.75 (0.50)3.75 (0.50)3.25 (0.50)3.25 (1.26)16.280.00
Factor 4. Fruits consumption habits3.67 (0.58)4.00 (0.00)4.00 (0.00)4.33 (0.58)8.920.00
Factor 5. Quality and taste perception3.15 (0.50)3.81 (0.50)3.22 (0.50)3.75 (0.50)12.960.00
Factor 6. Price-consciousness’ scales3.45 (0.50)3.75 (0.00)4.02 (0.50)3.84 (0.00)10.490.00
Factor 7. Health concern3.33 (0.58)4.00 (0.00)3.67 (0.58)4.33 (0.58)14.290.00
Factor 8. Confidence in food safety3.15 (0.50)3.25 (0.50)2.75 (0.96)3.50 (0.58)17.080.00

Note(s): Results are presented as factors mean (standard deviation) and significant difference using ANOVA with Tukey's post-hoc tests

or Create an Account

Close subscription notice
Close access options