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    Factors Influence on the Consumer Attitude towards Organic Food Purchasing in Western Province
    (Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, 2017) Karunadasa, H.H.J.; Weerasiri, R.A.S.
    The purpose of this research study examines the factors influencing on the consumer attitude towards organic food and how attitude effect on the purchasing intention of organic food. Since the concept of organic food is becoming increasingly popular concept among food retailing sector which enables the food manufacturers to enhance their competitive edge against their rivals. This study is based on online and offline survey conducted on 200 respondents from Western province who are knowledgeable as well as consumed organic food. This research study tested six hypothesis where all the hypothesis are proved except one hypothesis. The research findings indicate that, the health consciousness, environmental consciousness, consumer knowledge and personal norms positively impacts the consumer attitude towards the organic food whereas only subjective norms do not positively impacts the consumer attitude. Also, the research findings proves the positive relationship between the customer attitudes towards the purchasing intentions of organic food. Finally, these findings were used to suggest the marketing strategies which are most suitable to fit with the consumer expectations
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    Factors Affecting On Consumer Purchasing Intention for Fruit Drinks Market in Sri Lanka.
    (Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, 2016) Fasna, M.A.F.; Weerasiri, R.A.S.
    The purpose of conducting the research is to find out the factors influencing consumer purchase intention for fruit drinks market in Sri Lanka. Based on that, the researcher seeks to answer the research problem of “What are the factors influencing purchase intention for fruit drinks market in Sri Lanka?” Although the consumption of fruit drinks being preferred over carbonated drinks based on health perspective, there is no previous research is conducted on finding the factors influencing the purchasing intention for fruit drinks specializing on Sri Lankan context, has attracted the researcher’s attention to carry out the research. Research is conducted using quantitative techniques. Both primary (questionnaire) and secondary sources (such as internet, publications and books) of data have been used. Data collected from 150 respondents in Colombo district within the age limit of 20-35. Collected data was analyzed using descriptive such as tables, charts & inferential statistical tools using SPSS 20. In conclusion the majority of customers are having high level of consideration of attitudes, package, product quality, reputed brand name, and advertisements when purchasing fruit drinks. Therefore marketer can recognize strengths and weaknesses in their advertisements, packaging, and quality & can improve their performance concerning the extent of each variables impact on purchasing intention.