Haute cuisine versus healthy nutrition : cultural gradients in Europe and the geography of baby food

Auteur :
GRITSAI, O.

Description :
The article deals with the problem, how the geography of baby food in Europe may be explained by cultural patterns, differences in healthcare systems and standards of living. A survey, conducted in 12 European countries, revealed differences and similarities in gastronomic preferences and healthcare attitudes. Special attention is paid to the adaptation strategies of multinationals, operating in different cultural environments. The requirements to the qualities of baby food reflect the whole variety of lifestyles in European countries, their economic opportunities, stability of cultural traditions, innovative potential.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
GeoJournal, issn : 0343-2521, 2001, vol. 53, n°. 1, p. 71-80, nombre de pages : 10, Références bibliographiques : 29 ref.

Date :
2001

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Heidelberg, Springer