Consumer Behaviour in Malaysia: Unveiling Purchase Intention Factors for Innovative Food Products

  • Nor Hafizah Mazlan
  • Muhammad Adi Ikram Mohd Khazreen
  • Miza Iffah Wardina Mohd Rizal
  • Putri Dahlia Ab Rashid
  • Atikahambar Yusni

Abstract

The rising world population calls for innovations in food products to meet the demands of current people’s lifestyles. This study intends to gather new data on innovative food product discoveries and the factors influencing consumers' intention to purchase innovative food products in Malaysia. This study also aims to determine the most influencing factor(s) on consumers’ intention to purchase innovative food products in Malaysia. Thus, a quantitative method was employed for this research when a questionnaire was disseminated using digital platforms. Using non-probability sampling, 170 respondents were collected, representing Malaysian citizens aged 21 to 60. All the data of 154 respondents were analysed using SPSS Version 21 to determine construct validity and the interrelationship between variables; reliability analysis, descriptive Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis were used. It has been shown that health consciousness, safety concerns, and product quality play significant roles in purchasing innovative food products in Malaysia. The finding would be a valuable approach for the Malaysian food industry sector to produce and improve more innovative food products in the future.

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Published
2024-12-01
How to Cite
MAZLAN, Nor Hafizah et al. Consumer Behaviour in Malaysia: Unveiling Purchase Intention Factors for Innovative Food Products. International Journal of Business and Technology Management, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 4, p. 75-86, dec. 2024. ISSN 2682-7646. Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ijbtm/article/view/28467>. Date accessed: 24 jan. 2025.
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