Journal of Global Sustainable Agriculture
Vol 5, No 2 (July 2025)

Factors that Influence Generation Z in Consuming Honey at FPPK Bangka Belitung University

Risqah Muthia (Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian Perikanan dan Kelautan, Universitas Bangka Belitung, Indonesia)
Evahelda Evahelda (Program Studi Magister Ilmu Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian Perikanan dan Biologi, Universitas Bangka Belitung, Provinsi Bangka Belitung, Indonesia)
Yulia Yulia (Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian Perikanan dan Kelautan, Universitas Bangka Belitung, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jul 2025

Abstract

Honey is one of the natural ingredients that has many benefits for the body, making it often used as a health supplement. Generation Z is part of a generation that requires additional supplements to support their academic and non-academic activities. This study aims to: (1) Identify the characteristics of Generation Z as honey consumers at FPPK, Universitas Bangka Belitung, (2) Analyze the factors influencing Generation Z in consuming honey at FPPK, Universitas Bangka Belitung. The research method used is a survey method with a purposive sampling approach. The sample size in this study consists of 100 students who have consumed honey. Data were collected through structured interviews and open-ended questionnaires, then analyzed using a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of the study indicate that: (1) The characteristics of honey consumers are mostly students aged 21-22 years, predominantly female, with a monthly allowance ranging from Rp500,000 to Rp1,000,000. They consume honey irregularly, with a frequency of 1-2 times per month and a dosage of 2 tablespoons per consumption. In terms of price, students tend to choose honey within the price range of >Rp50,000-Rp100,000, which is obtained from parents/family or supermarkets. (2) The factors influencing the consumption of honey among Generation Z at FPPK, Universitas Bangka Belitung, include social class, habits, health knowledge, and product attributes. Meanwhile, factors that do not influence honey consumption are monthly allowance and location.

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JGSA

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science

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The Journal of Global Sustainable Agriculture is an international journal on research and or a report on the results of general agricultural research. This journal is managed and published by the Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah Palembang University. Journal of Global Sustainable Agriculture ...