Figure 3
The bar graph illustrates the number of publications per year focusing on MEC studies in the agri-food industry from 2000 to 2024. The x-axis represents the years, ranging from 2000 to 2024, while the y-axis represents the number of publications, with values ranging from 0 to 11. The bars are vertical and show considerable year-to-year variation. Notable increases in publications are observed in 2001, 2016, and 2024, with 5, 11, and 11 publications respectively. The overall trend is upward, reflecting the growing importance of consumer behavior research. The graph includes a line that trends upward over the years, indicating an increase in the number of publications. All values are approximated.Annual publication trends of MEC studies in the agri-food industry