This article examines the empirical support for the hypothesized hedonic theoretical relation
between the price of wine and its quality. The examination considers over 180 hedonic wine …

We discuss the economics of geographical indications (GIs), a form of collective branding of
products based on their geographic origin. GIs serve as essential tools in addressing market …

This review summarizes the latest evidence concerning the impact of the colour, shape,
texture, weight, and other material properties of the drinking receptacle on the perception of …

The present study was designed to investigate the effect of the colour of the cup on sensory
and hedonic judgments of specialty coffee by consumers. Altogether, 457 participants took …

We study the structure and performance of the coffee export sector in Ethiopia, Africa s most
important coffee producer, over the period 2003 to 2013. We find an evolving policy …

Specialty coffee is one of high quality coffees which have grown faster these past years. As a
possible consequence of this fast growth, it is still difficult to understand the dynamic of this …

The drinking experience depends on the multisensory integration of attributes of the drink
itself as well as the characteristics of the drinking vessel, not to mention the environment in …

Sustainability certification labels have become an important tool for aiding consumers in
evaluating food safety, health concerns, and environmental friendliness. Few studies have …

Local value-addition in developing countries is often aimed at for upgrading of agricultural
value chains, since it is assumed that doing so will make farmers better off. However …

This study investigates the effects of material and symbolic quality attributes on the Cup of
Excellence specialty coffee quality scores and prices. The estimates from the quality score …