For its ninth conference, "Gastronometrica" or the measuring of "gourmet" products, associations and tastes, enters into adulthood and starts its own call for papers. The annual conference of the SQG (Society of Quantification in Gastronomy) allows researchers around the world involved in the sector of gastronometrics, to present their work and analysis. These may relate to the markets of "gourmet" products (excluding wines and spirits): for example olive oil or tomatoes or citrus fruits, meat or fish, cheese, ... especially on modeling these markets, strategies and impact of labels, distribution networks, ... But also on the relationship between quality and taste of food or the analysis of the results of taste classification: quality and gastronomy, the evolution of food and the institutions of gastronomy; .... And also the relevance of (gourmet) classification of restaurants or hotels and the impact on profitability of this recognition.

Argument

The "gastronomic" approach can be applied to all kind of food and their pairings. Validity of the process how to evaluate taste (applies to restaurants too!) Determination of the "hedonic" price (what the consumer is willing to pay). Determination of the various components in the hedonic price of the product (excluding cost of production in the strict sense): Protected Geographical Indication PGI (in French IGP), Protected Designatin of Origin PDO (in French AOP), quality labels, information, presentation, location, ...

Participation of the gastronomy in economic development (local, regional, national, ...) and social life (health, conviviality). Its purpose is to validate results, established by scientific and verifiable procedures. To reach this aim, the association uses qualitative economic studies, experimental studies, sociological analysis, as well as geographical or historical analysis.

Our conference will be held over three days from Wednesday, June 4th afternoon to Friday, June 6th evening. Some ten sessions of presenting the scientific papers are planned, as well as a permanent session (poster session) centered on the economic presentation of terroirs. An enological tour in the wine cellars of the region will be held Saturday, June 7th.

General and Usual Topics

Quality and Taste of Foodstuffs, Analysis of Results

• of the Experiments
• of Tasting and Classifications

Evolution and Institutions of Gastronomy

• Appearance of New Styles (slow food, ...)
• Internationalization

Quality & Gastronomy

• Eligibility as a "Gourmet-Product"
• Intrinsic Quality and Tasting
• Impact of Labeling (on Quality, Quantity, Price)

Gastronometric Studies

• Evolution of Demand and Prices
• Modelling Purchasing Behaviours
• Impact on economic or social growth