Some Aspects of Consumers Behaviour of Innovative Pasta

Abstract

Knowledge of the behavior of buyers of food products is an important factor for success. A wide range of products significantly extends the range of possible consumer's decision. Also changes the motivation for choosing a particular product. Pasta is a product popular, and its consumption is steadily increasing. The consumer sees the pasta as product convenience, easy to prepare and use in dishes. There is also a carrier of nutrients. Used product innovations in pasta, can be seen as pro-health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the specifics of consumer behavior on the market for innovative pasta. The result of carried out research shows that the most important criterion of choice of pasta is its quality. Quality is more important for women, whilst men valued quality and price at the same level. Polish consumers are guided by the market price in the elections, which is not so much a hallmark of quality as an important criterion for selection, particularly among households with lower incomes. Respondents agreed that the most innovative changes on the market of pasta are: addition of fiber, reducing the calories, using organic materials and new place of purchase. It pastas types of innovation in health-related satisfy consumer expectations. Perceiving these changes as positive and required shows the potential market development in these areas.