Sensory Evaluation Practices, Fifth Edition, presents the latest developments and methods of sensory evaluation, including those on the front end of innovation, consumer acceptance/preference, multivariate statistical analysis, discrimination testing, descriptive analysis, sensory claims substantiation for advertising, and information management. Additionally, related social psychological methods, such as laddering, design thinking, emotional profiling, and applications of qualitative and consumer co-creation and immersive techniques are explored. This book will be an ideal reference for sensory professionals, technical managers, product specialists and research directors in the food, beverage, cosmetics, and other consumer products industries of all sizes. Emphasizes the importance of scientific sensory methodology used to measure and understand consumer perception Illustrates the importance of planning, managing and communicating product sensory information in a way that is actionable to developers, marketers and legal counsel Presents how sensory science is becoming more influential at the front end of innovation Discusses measurement, the design of experiments, and how to understand key sensory drivers that most influence consumers Explores the global nature of products and how companies can benefit by having fundamental training programs in sensory and consumer science Contains demonstrated methods for test selection, application and measurement, and testing with the right consumer, including more typical usage environments Includes worked examples for interpreting and displaying results Features a new chapter on how to get your research published
1. Introduction to sensory evaluation -- 2. The organization and operation of a sensory evaluation program -- 3. Measurement -- 4. Test strategy and the design of experiments -- 5. Discrimination testing -- 6. Descriptive analysis -- 7. Affective testing -- 8. Strategic applications -- 9. Epilogue.
Practical Guide to Comparative Advertising: Dare to Compare is an authoritative, engaging handbook on comparative advertising for food and non-food consumer products. Claim substantiation is a common stakeholder interest among management, advertisers, lawyers and researchers. This handbook covers the corporate culture and strategic goals that encourage comparative advertising, laws and regulations, standards for research evidence, and examples that bring the concepts to life. Of particular value to corporate brand managers, the book includes a checklist of process steps and quality controls that allow managers to orchestrate comparative ad campaigns and manage the risk of complaints from indignant competitors. Alerts research, development and marketing professionals to potential competition issues and legal concerns Provides a reference source for courts of law with respect to accepted industry standards and practices Presents an authoritative perspective, in plain language, on laws and regulations governing comparative advertising, and on worldwide standards governing research evidence in support of advertising claims Covers food and beverage, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and other consumer advertised products
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