A Systematic Literature Review on Sustainable Food Purchase Research
Keywords:
sustainable food purchase, Systematic Literature Review, Consumer BehaviorAbstract
Sustainable food consumption is increasingly urgent due to the gap between consumer intentions and actions, as well as their limited influence in driving change in the food system. Despite consumer-focused policies, sustainable food consumption, such as organic food, has only increased marginally, and consumer confidence in it may even decline over time. This study aims to analyze and synthesize the literature on sustainable food purchasing and sustainable cuisine to understand current research trends, identify gaps, and provide implications for future studies. The methodology used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with the PRISMA framework. Article searches were conducted through the Scopus database with specific inclusion criteria, such as publication year (2015-2025), subject area (Business, Management, and Accounting; Economics, Econometrics, and Finance), and language (English). From a total of 559 initial documents, 104 articles were eligible for analysis. The results show that this topic continues to experience a significant increase in publications, especially after 2021, reflecting its increasing relevance and urgency. This research is dominated by European countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany and focuses on business, economic, and environmental aspects. VOSviewer analysis shows that recent research has shifted from a general focus to more specific topics, such as food waste and consumer preferences, and is interdisciplinary in nature. This research highlights the need for further exploration of variables that have not been widely studied, making it an important foundation for future studies.
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