Acceso usuarios
Temuco, Chile
Santiago, Chile
Malta
Purpose– This study aims to critically review the research on food eco-labels to identify research gaps and recommend future research directions in business and management. Design/methodology/approach– A hybrid integrated review combines bibliometric analysis with an in-depth framework-basedstudyoftheory–context–characteristics–methodology(TCCM)andreviewsquality research published over 21 years between 2002 and 2022. Findings– We identify key research themes and the knowledge structure of food eco-label research. Future researchers should explore food eco-label dynamics and phenomena in areas related to consumer behaviour, information, consumer knowledge, environmental concerns, trust, packaging and willingness-to-pay as antecedent factors. Research limitations/implications– This review contributes to the business and management literature by quantifying existing research and consolidating its evolution. The articles were sourced from the established Web of Science (WoS) database. Other databases should be included in future reviews. We also focus on research published in business and management. Furtherstudiescould include researchbeyondsuch specialised domains. Practical implications– Consumers need more information on the objectives and meaning of food ecolabels. The dissemination of knowledge on eco-labels, as well as effective communication and information on eco-labels, are relevant to future research issues. Social implications– The knowledge derived from this research holds significant potential in shaping policies and devising tools aimed at reducing the carbon footprint linked to food production and consumption.
