From Waste to Sustainability: Exploring Consumer Purchase Intentions of Milk Enriched with Upcycled Peanut Skins

Authors

Peng Lu, University of Georgia
Fan Xu, University of New Mexico
Jennifer Waldeck, University of Georgia
Keith Weber, Chapman UniversityFollow
Hualu Zhou, University of Georgia

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-20-2026

Abstract

Highlights

• National survey investigated consumer acceptance of milk enriched with upcycled peanut skins.
• Developed a conceptual model based on Technology Acceptance Model.
• Identified that consumer attitudes and emotions are essential in the purchase intentions of upcycled foods.
• Identified social influence as a determinator of consumers' attitudes and purchase intentions.
• Inform and advance research, practice, and policy that promotes upcycled food products.

Comments

This article was originally published in Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, volume 21, in 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100407

Recommended Citation

Lu, P., Xu, F., Waldeck, J., Weber, K., Zhou, H., 2026. From waste to sustainability: Exploring consumer purchase intentions of milk enriched with upcycled peanut skins. Clean. Responsib. Consum. 21, 100407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100407

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