Is There a Potential Market for A2 Milk? Consumer Perception of Dairy Production and Consumption
Manuelian, Carmen L (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Ciència Animal i dels Aliments)
Such i Martí, Francesc Xavier (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Ciència Animal i dels Aliments)
Juan Godoy, Bibiana (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Ciència Animal i dels Aliments)
Milán Sendra, María José (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Ciència Animal i dels Aliments)

Fecha:	2025
Resumen:	This online survey aimed to gather consumer opinions on dairy products and production and to identify the potential market for A2 milk (milk containing exclusively β-casein A2, which reduces gastrointestinal discomfort after consumption). The questionnaire included seven sections covering the consumption of dairy products, sociodemographic aspects, awareness and purchase intention of A2 milk, questions about milk as a source of nutrients and health benefits, the environmental impact of milk production, and alternatives to cow milk. Responses from 672 Spanish consumers categorized into clusters (according to their milk consumption and their discomfort after drinking it), gender, age, educational level, and milk taste preference were analyzed using a linear multiple regression model. Dairy consumers not experiencing discomfort after drinking milk (62. 6%) and those who preferred the taste of milk over plant-based alternatives (64. 0%) demonstrated better knowledge of milk nutrients and its health benefits. Participants' age, gender, and education level also influenced their perceptions, with older participants, women, and those with university education generally showing better results. In conclusion, clusters impact consumers' milk perceptions as a nutritional source and its health benefits. The positive perception of milk's nutritional benefits among dairy consumers experiencing discomfort after drinking milk (17. 3%) positions them as a strong target market for A2 milk.
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Lengua:	Anglès
Documento:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Materia:	A2 milk ; Consumer attitude ; Food preferences ; Survey ; Dairy products ; Linear multiple regression ; Sociodemography ; Milk quality and safety
Publicado en:	Foods, Vol. 14 Núm. 15 (2025) , ISSN 2304-8158
Obra relacionada:	Manuelian, Carmen L.; Such Martí, Francesc Xavier; Juan, Bibiana; Milán, María josé, 2025, "Replication data for: Is There a Potential Market for A2 Milk?", CORA.Repositori de Dades de Recerca, V1 https://doi.org/10.34810/data2481

DOI: 10.3390/foods14152567
PMID: 40807504

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