Greenwashing in the food industry: A systematic review exploring the current situation and possible countermeasures

IF 3.7 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Abstract

This research presents a clear overview of greenwashing practices in the food industry, along with instances in the academic literature. In this work, a bibliometric analysis covering over 711 articles from the Scopus database was carried out. According to the findings, research on greenwashing in general has expanded dramatically in the previous ten years, indicating an increasing importance for the upcoming years. While greenwashing is an established phenomenon in the food industry and an emerging topic among consumers, relatively few research papers are available on the subject; this review identified 16 papers that met the inclusion criteria. The review offers a detailed analysis of these papers. Key factors contributing to greenwashing practices in the food industry include advertising, access to information, transparency, knowledge, trust, and labelling. The review also identifies six major subtopics that significantly influence the food industry: retailers, corporate social responsibility, consumer research, food supply chain, and stakeholders. This study aims to serve as a valuable reference for policymakers and scholars who are determining the future path of greenwashing research. This review also aligns with the focus of the research agenda of several nations, and the EU, to act firmly against greenwashing practices and deceptive environmental claims.
食品行业的 "洗绿 "行为:探索现状和可能对策的系统性审查
本研究清楚地概述了食品行业的 "绿色清洗 "做法以及学术文献中的实例。在这项工作中,对 Scopus 数据库中超过 711 篇文章进行了文献计量分析。研究结果表明,在过去十年中,有关 "绿色清洗 "的研究总体上急剧增加,这表明其重要性在未来几年将不断增加。虽然 "绿色清洗 "在食品行业是一种既定现象,在消费者中也是一个新兴话题,但有关这一主题的研究论文却相对较少;本综述确定了 16 篇符合纳入标准的论文。本综述对这些论文进行了详细分析。造成食品行业 "洗绿 "行为的主要因素包括广告、信息获取、透明度、知识、信任和标签。综述还确定了对食品行业有重大影响的六大子课题:零售商、企业社会责任、消费者研究、食品供应链和利益相关者。本研究旨在为决策者和学者提供有价值的参考,帮助他们确定 "绿色清洗 "研究的未来发展方向。本综述也与一些国家和欧盟的研究议程重点一致,即坚决打击绿色清洗行为和欺骗性环境声明。
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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption Social Sciences-Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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