Dr Anita Eves

Reader in Food Management, Director of PG Studies

Qualifications: PhD Food Science

Email: a.eves@surrey.ac.uk
Phone: Work: 01483 68 6337
Room no: 48 MS 02

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Please e-mail to arrange a meeting: a.eves@surrey.ac.uk

Biography
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Biography

Anita has worked at the University of Surrey since 1993, when she joined as a Lecturer. Previously she worked at the Leatherhead Food Research Association (now Leatherhead Food International), where she was involved in assessing consumer responses to new food products on behalf of the food industry. Immediately prior to joining Surrey she worked for the Natural Resources Institute, at the time associated with the Overseas Development Agency. She spent a number of months working in developing countries, and also gave lectures at Nottingham University.

Research Interests

Major research and consultancy interests lie in understanding factors affecting food choice and consumer behaviour in a range of service sector contexts, including schools, workplace canteens, prisons and retail environments. Her research involves the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods. Anita also has an interest in hygiene and HACCP, including the effectiveness of hygiene training and barriers to the implementation of HACCP in the hospitality sector. She has lead a number of major projects funded by MAFF and FSA in these areas, and was involved in an EU-funded project relating to food choices in later life. She has also been involved in a Wellcome-funded project investigating the effects of diet on prisoner behaviour and has reviewed a research programme on behalf of ESRC

Anita is a founding member of the University's Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Group, which includes researchers from Psychology, Biological Sciences and Management.

Anita currently supervises 3 research students:

Food provision in Malaysian hospitals, the impact of elicited emotions on consumption of food.

Factors influencing choices of Korean restaurants and the impact of patronage on intention to travel to Korea.

Factors influencing food acculturation of overseas students in a UK university.

In the past year, two students have been awarded their further degrees in factors influencing choice of local food in a tourist destination and factors affecting food choices in Hong Kong amongst UK and Taiwanese tourists.

Research Collaborations

Anita has ongoing collaboration with the University of Oxford in relation to the study investigating the impact of nutrition on behaviour in prisons.

Publications

Journal articles

Kim YG, Eves A. (2012) 'Construction and validation of a scale to measure tourist motivation to consume local food'. Tourism Management, 33 (6), pp. 1458-1467.
doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2012.01.015
Kim YG, Eves A, Scarles C. (2012) 'Empirical verification of a conceptual model of local food consumption at a tourist destination'. Elsevier International Journal of Hospitality Management,
doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2012.06.005
Full text is available at: http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/749090/

Abstract

This study empirically tests a conceptual model of local food consumption proposed by and examines relationships among the key factors found in the model. This study quantitatively identified factors affecting local food consumption: five motivations (cultural experience, interpersonal relationship, excitement, health concern, and sensory appeal); food-related personality traits (food neophobia and food involvement); and 'demographic factors' (i.e., gender, age, and annual income) and their relationships. This study showed that demographic variables (gender and age) were related to some motivational factors and significant differences in the FNG associated with gender, age and income. Crown Copyright © 2012.
Mak AHN, Lumbers M, Eves A, Chang RCY. (2012) 'Factors influencing tourist food consumption'. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 31 (3), pp. 928-936.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2011.10.012
Mak AHN, Lumbers M, Eves A. (2012) 'Globalisation and food consumption in tourism'. Annals of Tourism Research, 39 (1), pp. 171-196.
doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2011.05.010
Full text is available at: http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/202015/

Abstract

In this paper, the common perception of globalisation as a threat to local gastronomic identities is contrasted by its other facet, as an impetus that opens up new opportunities for reinvention of local gastronomic products and identities. Relevant perspectives and theories of globalisation are reviewed to provide a theoretical framework for the study. Key dimensions underlying food consumption in tourism are elucidated, and the impacts of globalisation on the culinary supply and tourist food consumption are discussed. A conceptual model is developed in an attempt to illustrate the influence of globalisation on food consumption in tourism. This study concludes that from the world culture theory perspective, globalisation can be an impetus to reconstruct or reinvent local gastronomic traditions and particularities. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Kim YG, Eves A. (2012) 'Construction and validation of a scale to measure tourist motivation to consume local food'. Tourism Management,
doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2012.01.015
Mak AHN, Lumbers M, Eves A. (2011) 'Globalisation and food consumption in tourism'. Annals of Tourism Research,
doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2011.05.010
Full text is available at: http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/202037/
Mak AHN, Lumbers M, Eves A, Chang RCY. (2011) 'Factors influencing tourist food consumption'. Elsevier International Journal of Hospitality Management, 31 (3), pp. 928-936.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2011.10.012
Full text is available at: http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/202016/
Seaman P, Eves A. (2010) 'Perceptions of hygiene training amongst food handlers, managers and training providers - A qualitative study'. ELSEVIER SCI LTD FOOD CONTROL, 21 (7), pp. 1037-1041.
doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.12.024
Eves A. (2010) 'Efficacy of the theory of planned behaviour model in predicting safe food handling behaviour'. ELSEVIER Food Control, 21 (7), pp. 983-987.
doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.12.012
Kim YG, Suh BW, Eves A. (2010) 'The relationships between food-related personality traits, satisfaction, and loyalty among visitors attending food events and festivals'. ELSEVIER SCI LTD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, 29 (2), pp. 216-226.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2009.10.015
Eves A, Bielby G, Egan B, Lumbers M, Raats M, Adams M. (2010) 'Food safety knowledge and behaviours of children (5-7 years)'. SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL, 69 (1), pp. 21-30.
doi: 10.1177/0017896910363313
Eves A, Lumbers M. (2010) 'Consumers' attitude and understanding of organic food - the case of South Korea'. Journal of foodservice business research, 15 (1)
doi: 10.1080/15378020.2012.650524
Kim YG, Eves A, Scarles C. (2009) 'Building a model of local food consumption on trips and holidays: A grounded theory approach'. ELSEVIER SCI LTD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, 28 (3), pp. 423-431.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2008.11.005
Egan MB, Bielby G, Eves A, Lumbers ML, Raats MM, Adams MR. (2008) 'Food hygiene education in UK secondary schools: A nationwide survey of teachers' views'. SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL, 67 (2), pp. 110-120.
doi: 10.1177/0017896908089390
Seaman P, Eves A. (2008) 'Food hygiene training in small to medium-sized care settings'. TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH, 18 (5), pp. 365-374.
doi: 10.1080/09603120802272193
Egan MB, Raats MM, Grubb SM, Eves A, Lumbers ML, Dean MS, Adams MR. (2007) 'A review of food safety and food hygiene training studies in the commercial sector'. ELSEVIER SCI LTD FOOD CONTROL, 18 (10), pp. 1180-1190.
doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2006.08.001
Eves A, Cheng L. (2007) 'Cross–cultural evaluation of factors driving intention to purchase new food products – Beijing, China and South-east England'. Wiley-Blackwell International Journal of Consumer Studies, 31 (4), pp. 410-417.
doi: 10.1111/j.1470-6431.2007.00587.x
Seaman P, Eves A. (2006) 'The management of food safety-the role of food hygiene training in the UK service sector'. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 25 (2), pp. 278-296.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2005.04.004
Bielby G, Egan B, Eves A, Lumbers M, Raats M, Adams M. (2006) 'Food hygiene education in UK primary schools: a nation-wide survey of teachers' views'. EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL, 108 (9), pp. 721-731.
doi: 10.1108/00070700610688368
Eves A, Bielby G, Egan B, Lumbers M, Raats M, Adams M. (2006) 'Food hygiene knowledge and self-reported behaviours of UK school children (4-14 years)'. EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL, 108 (9), pp. 706-720.
doi: 10.1108/00070700610688359
Eves A, Dervisi P. (2005) 'Experiences of the implementation and operation of hazard analysis critical control points in the food service sector'. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 24 (1), pp. 3-19.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2004.04.005
Eves A, Gesch B. (2003) 'Food provision and the nutritional implications of food choices made by young adult males, in a young offenders' institution.'. J Hum Nutr Diet, England: 16 (3), pp. 167-179.
Hwang LJ, Eves A, Desombre T. (2003) 'Gap analysis of patient meal service perceptions.'. Int J Health Care Qual Assur Inc Leadersh Health Serv, England: 16 (2-3), pp. 143-153.
Noble C, Corney M, Eves A, Kipps M, Lumbers M. (2003) 'Food choice and secondary school meals: The nutritional implications of choices based on preference rather than perceived healthiness'. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 22 (2), pp. 197-215.
doi: 10.1016/S0278-4319(03)00018-5
Desombre TR, Hwang J, Eves A. (2003) 'Gap Analysis of patients’ meal service perceptions'. MCB Press International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 16 (3), pp. 143-153.
Gesch CB, Hammond SM, Hampson SE, Eves A, Crowder MJ. (2002) 'Influence of supplementary vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids on the antisocial behaviour of young adult prisoners - Randomised, placebo-controlled trial'. British Journal of Psychiatry, 181, pp. 22-28.
Eves A. (2001) 'Book review: Eating out: social differentiation , consumption and pleasure'. Food Service Technology, 1, pp. 63-64.
Noble C, Corney M, Eves A, Kipps M, Lumbers M. (2001) 'School meals: Primary schoolchildren's perceptions of the healthiness of foods served at school and their preferences for these foods'. Health Education Journal, 60 (2), pp. 102-119.
Desombre TR, Hwang L, Eves A. (1997) 'Healthy Eating in Canadian Hotels - Nutritional Knowledge of Catering Personnel and the Place of Nutrition in Menu Planning'. AB Academic Publishers Hygiene and Nutrition in Foodservice and Catering, 1, pp. 259-280.

Conference papers

Jones PLM, Afify M, Eves A. (2009) 'Implementing statistical process control in a foodservice chain: an action research study'. Gothenburg, Sweden: EurOMA
Kim YG, Eves A, Scarles CE. (2009) 'Building A Model of Local Food Consumption on Trips and Holidays: A Grounded Theory Approach'. Freemantle, Australia: CAUTHE
Lumbers M, Eves A, Suh BW. (2009) 'Predicting purchasing intention of organic food in South Korea: implication for the hospitality sector'. Freemantle, Australia: CAUTHE
Lumbers M, Eves A, Suh BW. (2009) 'South Korean consumers’ purchasing intention and realised purchasing behaviour of organic food'. Helsinki, Finland: EuroCHRIE
Lumbers M, Eves A, Suh BW. (2008) 'Consumers’ perceptions and Purchasing Intentions of Organic Food in Korea'. Dubai, India: EuroCHRIE
Lumbers M, Eves A, Jaafar SN. (2008) 'Does food really matter in the ‘eating out’ experience in restaurants?'. Dubai, India: EuroCHRIE
Scarles CE, Kim YG, Eves A. (2008) 'Travel Motivations and Local Choice: Local Food and Beverages'. Dubai: EUROChrie
Lumbers M, Eves A, Bielby G, Egan B, Raats M, Adams M. (2007) 'Food hygiene knowledge and self-reported behaviours of UK school children'. Coleraine: 3rd International Consumer Sciences Conference
Lumbers M, Eves A, Bielby G, Egan B, Raats M, Adams M. (2007) 'Teaching Food Hygiene in UK Primary Schools: A nationwide survey of teachers’ views'. Coleraine: 3rd International Consumer Sciences Conference
Lumbers M, Eves A, Jafaar S. (2007) 'Customer satisfaction in restaurants: Full Service and Fast Food'. CHME
Eves A, Lumbers M, Skourtas G. (2003) 'Comparison of consumer perceptions of food-related hazards between Greece and the UK'. Chania, Greece: EAAE
Eves A, Lumbers M, Morgan J. (2003) 'Factors influencing intention to consume organic fruits and vegetables'. Boston, USA: 5th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium
Eves A, Nimsakul S. (2003) 'Investigating factors affecting food choice in university students resident in Thailand and the UK'. Boston, USA: 5th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium
Eves A, Lumbers M, Skourtas G. (2003) 'Comparison of consumer perceptions of food-related hazards between Greece and the UK'. Boston, USA: 5th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium
Eves A, Kipps M, Johnston A. (2003) 'Healthy eating choices in households with adolescent children'. Boston, USA: 5th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium
Eves A, Lumbers M, Kipps M. (2001) 'Nutrition in the news!'. Cork, Ireland: The Nutrition Society
Eves A, Lumbers M, Kipps M. (2001) 'Perception of relationships between diet and cancer and reported dietary changes over the previous 5 years'. Cork, Ireland: The Nutrition Society

Book chapters

Lumbers M, Eves A, Morgan J. (2004) 'Factors afecting consumption of organic food'. in Baourakis G (ed.) Marketing trends for organic food in the 21st century World Scientific Pub Co Inc
Eves A, Dervisi P. (2004) 'Food safety management'. in Jones P (ed.) Flight catering Butterworth-Heinemann , pp. 167-192.

Teaching

UG: Consumer Behaviour, Aspects of Food and Innovation and New Product Development, plus contributions to other modules relating to sensory and consumer science and food hygiene.

PG: Consumer Behaviour in the Food Industry and Innovation and New Product Development, plus contributions to other modules. Dissertation module leader.

Departmental Duties

Director of PG Studies, Chair of FBEL Ethics’ Committee, Member of (University) Academic Staff Development Committee, Member of (University) Validation Board, Member of (University) PGR Training Skills Group.

Affiliations

Regularly act as a reviewer for a number of journals, including Risk Analysis, International Journal of Consumer Studies, Food Quality and Preference.

Has acted as Reviewer for ESRC and FSA research proposals.

Anita is on the FSA list of Experts in relation to the Social Science Committee.

Anita was an invited member of British Nutrition Foundation-led group (FSA-funded) for improving the nutrition education of catering students.