Consumer Attitudes and Behaviour Towards Energy Drinks
Consumer Attitudes and Behaviour Towards Energy Drinks

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to identify selected consumer behaviours and attitudes towards “energy drinks” (ED). The article presents results of research into consumerattitudes and behaviours in the ED market and their determinants. The study used a questionnaire method and the selection of the study population was random and involved a group of 507 people of various age, gender and educational levels. In the area of behaviour, inter alia, the frequency of purchase and the type of purchased EDs, as well as the preferences for and determinants of their purchase and consumption were assessed. The study participants showed a considerable diversity in the frequency of consumption and the distribution of the obtained data suggested the occasional use of this group of beverages. More than 18% of respondents declared that they had not consumed EDs at all. The reasons for consuming these beverages varied, and were dependent upon the age. Younger respondents more frequently indicated the taste qualities and the desire to quench the thirst, while the older respondents indicated the need to get stimulated and to combat fatigue. The most popular brands were as follows: Tiger, Red Bull, Be Power, Black, Rock Star, Monster. The main determinants of the choice of an ED included, in the following order: the taste qualities, a source of energy potential, confidence in the brand and the manufacturer, the price and functional properties. The respondents’ attitudes towards EDs were neutral, tending to negative, and corresponded to the frequency and levels of consumption. The diversity in ED consumer behaviours indicates the need to take these differences into account in the product offering. In addition, it is worth considering activities aimed at increasing consumer confidence in such a product offering. This is research article.

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