Title: Viable Market Opportunities for Organically Grown Aquatic Products
1Viable Market Opportunities for Organically Grown
Aquatic Products
Identification and Evaluation of
LINDA J. ODIERNO JOSEPH J. MYERS
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
- Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Fish Seafood Program Trenton, NJ USA
November 18, 2005 Panama City, Panama
2Acknowledgments
- Rutgers State University of New Jersey
- Ramu Govindasamy
- Sho Islam
- Venkata Puduri
- Brian Schilling
- US Department of Agriculture
- Federal State Market Improvement Program
- Grant 12-25-G-0420
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
3Overview
- USDA Organic Standards for Seafood
- Organic Aquaculture Marketing Study
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
4Overview
- USDA Organic Standards for Seafood
- Organic Aquaculture Marketing Study
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
5USDA Organic Standards for Seafood
OFPA of 1990
- NOSB formed (15 members)
- Aquatic Animal Task Force (Sep 2000)
- Recommendations made May 2001
- NEW Task Force on Standards for Aquatic Animals
- Wild-Caught WG
- Farm-Raised (NOAWG)
- Shellfish Sub-Group
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
6USDA Organic Standards for Seafood
Status of Standards
- NOAWG completed Draft of Proposed Organic
Standards for Farmed Aquatic Animals - May 2005
- Submitted to USDA National Organic Program for
Review
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
7USDA Organic Standards for Seafood
Status of Standards Whats Next??
- Review
- Public Notice (Federal Register)
- Public Comment
- Final Rule
- Adoption
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
8USDA Organic Standards for Seafood
Status of Standards Whats Next??
Seafood
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
9Overview
- USDA Organic Standards for Seafood
- Organic Aquaculture Marketing Study
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
10Impetus for Project
- USDA CSREES (Dr. Gary Jensen)
- Standards on the Way
- Need Market Information
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
11Advisory Committee
Variety of Geographic Regions Industry Sectors
- NOAWG
- National Organic Aquaculture Working Group
-
- NFI
- National Fisheries Institute
- NASAC
- National Association of State Aquaculture
Coordinators
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
12Advisory Committee
Function
- Formulate Investigative Strategy
- Continued Advisement Throughout the Project
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
13Scope of Project
- Consumer
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Marketplace
- Analysis of Products Now in Market
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
14Scope of Project
- Consumer
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Marketplace
- Analysis of Products Now in Market
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
15Investigative Strategy
Drill-Down Approach
Information About
- Seafood
- Aquaculture
- Organic Aquaculture
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
16Investigative Strategy
Drill-Down Approach
- Sets Scope of Survey
- Collect Other Marketing Information
- Seafood Health Safety
- Consumption Advisories
- C.O.O.L.
- Aquaculture vs. Wild-Caught Perceptions
- Purchase Patterns
- General Organic Attitudes
- Other Marketing Terms
- Sustainable, Eco-Friendly, Natural, Pristine
Seafood Aquaculture Organic Aquaculture
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
17Scope of Project
- Consumer
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Marketplace
- Analysis of Products Now in Market
- Restaurant Survey
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
18Investigative Strategy
- FOUR Target Markets
- Affluence
- Coastal Proximity
- Geography
- Seafood Tradition
- Budget and Logistics
- TWO Market Levels
Seafood Aquaculture Organic Aquaculture
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
19Target Markets
- Boston Region (Massachusetts)
- Central New Jersey
- Greater Chicago (Illinois)
- Colorado Springs (Colorado)
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
20Target Markets
- Boston Region (Massachusetts)
- Central New Jersey
- Greater Chicago (Illinois)
- Colorado Springs (Colorado)
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
21Target Markets
- Boston Region (Massachusetts)
- Central New Jersey
- Greater Chicago (Illinois)
- Colorado Springs (Colorado)
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
22Target Markets
Boston Region
Central New Jersey
Greater Chicago
Colorado Springs
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
23Target Markets
Boston Region
Central New Jersey
Greater Chicago
Colorado Springs
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
24Target Markets
Boston Region
Central New Jersey
Greater Chicago
Colorado Springs
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
25Target Markets
Boston Region
Central New Jersey
Greater Chicago
Colorado Springs
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
26Target Markets
Boston Region
Greater Chicago
Central New Jersey
Colorado Springs
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
27New Jersey
- Upscale
- Coastal
- Strong Seafood Tradition
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
28Boston
- Blue-Collar
- Coastal
- Strong Seafood Tradition
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
29Colorado Springs
- Upscale
- Landlocked
- NO Seafood Tradition
- Residents from other Areas
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
30Chicago
- Blue-Collar
- Inland Market
- Meat Potatoes Tradition
- Some Seafood Tradition
- GREAT LAKES
- Shellfish Market
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
31Market Levels
- General Purchase Supermarket
- Upscale, Health Food Supermarket
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
32Target Markets
Target Eight Focus Groups
Boston Region
Greater Chicago
Central New Jersey
Colorado Springs
Conventional
Upscale
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
33Target Markets
Goal Seven Focus Groups
Boston Region
Greater Chicago
Central New Jersey
Colorado Springs
Conventional
Upscale
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
34Investigative Strategy
- Recruitment of Participants
- Large Supermarkets
- Placard at Seafood Counter
- Help from Seafood Manager
- Compensation
- Dinner
- 20 Gift Card
Seafood Aquaculture Organic Aquaculture
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
35Investigative Strategy
- 4-15 Participants
- Group
- Scripted Questions
- Group Discussion
- Individuals
- 4-page survey
Seafood Aquaculture Organic Aquaculture
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
36Scope of Project
- Consumer
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Marketplace
- Analysis of Products Now in Market
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
37Investigative Strategy
- Four Target Markets
- 200 Surveys in Each Target Market
- Purchase decision on seafood
Seafood Aquaculture Organic Aquaculture
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
38Target Markets
Boston Region
Greater Chicago
Central New Jersey
Colorado Springs
Seafood purchasers
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
39Scope of Project
- Consumer
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Marketplace
- Analysis of Products Now in Market
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
40Farmed Seafood Currently in the US Market
- On-Line Literature Research
- Current Retail Advertising
- All supermarkets in that area
- How they marketed the product
- Price points
- QUALITATIVE
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
41Retailer Survey
- Supermarkets Identified from
- 2005 Blue Book of Supermarket Distribution
- 257 surveys sent
- 38 returned (14.8)
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
42Results
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Analysis of Products in Marketplace
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
43Results
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Analysis of Products in Marketplace
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
44Focus Groups
Boston
- Tradition and Enthusiasm
- (even from Managers)
- Tendency to Discount
- media reports
- Local fish market
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
45Focus Groups
Chicago
- Health Safety Concerns
- Price Concerns
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
46Focus Groups
Colorado Springs
- Concern about how product
- reaches inland market
- Freshness
- Want more variety
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
47Focus Groups
New Jersey
- Most Diverse Opinions
- Two Income Professionals,
- No Children
-
- I Want It, I Buy It
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
48Focus Groups
- Consumer attitude and purchase behavior Organic
Foods.
Comparison Between Different Studies
Committed to buying as often as possible
Committed 5
Dont Know 4
Will buy occasionally
Fad 22
32
46
22
Semi-Committed 16
Non-Converts 52
NOT Convinced, Will NOT Buy
NJDA et.al 2005 (USA)
SEAFISH 2001 (UK)
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
49Focus Groups
- Consumer attitude and purchase behavior.
Committed to buying as often as possible
Will buy occasionally
20
32
52
46
28
22
ORGANIC FOODS
ORGANIC SEAFOOD
NOT Convinced, Will NOT Buy
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
50Focus Groups
- Term about seafood that conveys the highest
quality.
All Natural 23
Organically Grown 24
Harvested from the Wild 53
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
51Focus Groups
- Term about seafood that conveys the highest
quality.
Organically Farmed 12
Organically Aquacultured 34
Organically Grown 54
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
52Focus Groups
- Reasons for wanting to purchase organic seafood
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
53Focus Groups
- Reasons for NOT wanting to purchase organic
seafood
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
54Focus Groups
- If available, would you purchase organic seafood?
NO 28
YES 72
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
55Results
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Analysis of Products in Marketplace
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
56Telephone Consumer Survey
- Do you purchase seafood for home consumption?
NO 31
YES 69
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
57Telephone Consumer Survey
- Have you ever purchased aquacultured or
farm-raised seafood?
DONT KNOW 15
YES 43
NO 42
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
58Telephone Consumer Survey
- What is the most important reason for consuming
seafood?
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
59Telephone Consumer Survey
- Are you interested in purchasing organic seafood?
DONT KNOW 9
NO 24
YES 67
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
60Telephone Consumer Survey
- Would you trust an organic label for seafood?
DONT KNOW 9
NO 21
YES 70
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
61Results
- Focus Groups
- Telephone Survey
- Analysis of Products in Marketplace
- Retailer Mail Survey
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
62Retailer Survey
- Data Evaluation In-Progress
- Many Salmon-Related Concerns
- Majority believe that Organic Labeling IS
Compatible. - Supply, Availability, Price, Size Issues
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
63Deliverables
- Consumer / Point-of-Sale Information
- Booklet
- Magazine Article(s)
- Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Aquaculture/Seafood Marketing
- Agricultural Economics
- Consumer Econometrics
- Website
- www.jerseyseafood.nj.gov
International Shrimp Culture Symposium Trade
Show Organic Shrimp The Way of the Future
Nov. 18, 2005 - Panama City, Panama
64Contact Information
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture
- Fish Seafood Program
- PO Box 330
- Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330 USA
- (609) 984-2502, (609) 633-7229
- joseph.myers_at_ag.state.nj.us
- www.jerseyseafood.nj.gov