Smart food packaging has emerged as a transformative innovation at the intersection of food technology, consumer behavior, and sustainability. By integrating features such as freshness indicators, time–temperature monitoring, QR codes, and interactive digital content, smart packaging extends beyond the traditional role of product protection to influence how consumers perceive, evaluate, and select food products. Despite the growing body of research, findings on its impact on purchasing decisions remain fragmented across disciplines. This study presents a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed articles published over the past two decades, synthesizing evidence on how smart packaging attributes affect consumer attitudes, trust, perceived product quality, and willingness to pay. Following PRISMA guidelines, relevant studies were identified, screened, and analyzed to reveal key drivers—including perceived usefulness, information transparency, sustainability signaling, and technological acceptance—that shape consumer choices. The review also highlights methodological trends, research gaps, and practical implications for food manufacturers and marketers seeking to leverage smart packaging as a competitive differentiator. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how smart packaging can shape purchasing behavior and suggest directions for future research on consumer acceptance and market adoption.
Il packaging alimentare intelligente (smart food packaging) è emerso come un’innovazione trasformativa all’intersezione tra tecnologia alimentare, comportamento del consumatore e sostenibilità. Integrando funzionalità come indicatori di freschezza, monitoraggio tempo–temperatura, codici QR e contenuti digitali interattivi, il packaging intelligente va oltre il tradizionale ruolo di protezione del prodotto, influenzando il modo in cui i consumatori percepiscono, valutano e scelgono gli alimenti. Nonostante la crescente quantità di studi, i risultati sull’impatto di queste tecnologie sulle decisioni d’acquisto risultano frammentati tra diverse discipline. Questo lavoro presenta una revisione sistematica della letteratura di articoli scientifici peer-reviewed pubblicati negli ultimi due decenni, sintetizzando le evidenze su come gli attributi del packaging intelligente influenzino atteggiamenti, fiducia, percezione della qualità del prodotto e disponibilità a pagare dei consumatori. Seguendo le linee guida PRISMA, gli studi rilevanti sono stati identificati, selezionati e analizzati per evidenziare i principali fattori determinanti — tra cui utilità percepita, trasparenza informativa, comunicazione di sostenibilità e accettazione tecnologica — che modellano le scelte dei consumatori. La revisione mette inoltre in luce tendenze metodologiche, lacune di ricerca e implicazioni pratiche per produttori e marketer del settore alimentare che intendono sfruttare il packaging intelligente come vantaggio competitivo. I risultati contribuiscono a una comprensione più approfondita di come il packaging intelligente possa orientare i comportamenti d’acquisto e suggeriscono direzioni per future ricerche sull’accettazione da parte dei consumatori e sull’adozione di mercato.
The Role of Smart Food Packaging in Shaping Consumer Choices: A Systematic Literature Review
JAVI, NILOOFAR
2024/2025
Abstract
Smart food packaging has emerged as a transformative innovation at the intersection of food technology, consumer behavior, and sustainability. By integrating features such as freshness indicators, time–temperature monitoring, QR codes, and interactive digital content, smart packaging extends beyond the traditional role of product protection to influence how consumers perceive, evaluate, and select food products. Despite the growing body of research, findings on its impact on purchasing decisions remain fragmented across disciplines. This study presents a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed articles published over the past two decades, synthesizing evidence on how smart packaging attributes affect consumer attitudes, trust, perceived product quality, and willingness to pay. Following PRISMA guidelines, relevant studies were identified, screened, and analyzed to reveal key drivers—including perceived usefulness, information transparency, sustainability signaling, and technological acceptance—that shape consumer choices. The review also highlights methodological trends, research gaps, and practical implications for food manufacturers and marketers seeking to leverage smart packaging as a competitive differentiator. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how smart packaging can shape purchasing behavior and suggest directions for future research on consumer acceptance and market adoption.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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