Fokus Ekonomi
Vol. 21 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

Soft Modeling in Predicting Customer Purchase Decision on Plant-Based Product of Start Up Business

Albert, Marcellino (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2026

Abstract

Many consumers prioritize health, fitness, and social issues, which turns them into wiser purchasing decisions. However, even though vegetarian consumers have appropriate dietary preferences, this does not necessarily guarantee high purchasing decisions for all available plant-based products. This study has developed an empirical model using Pull Push Mooring Theory to be able to explain the purchase decision of plant-based products from start-up companies. This study has developed an empirical model using Pull Push Mooring Theory to be able to explain the purchase decision of plant-based products from start-up companies. This model was tested using empirical data obtained through questionnaires from consumers who have purchased plant-based products from start-up companies. The data obtained were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling as a data analysis approach. The results of the study show that brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality, and brand loyalty are dimensions of brand equity that have a significant positive effect on purchase intention and customer preference. The results of the study also provide empirical evidence that brand equity, purchase intention and customer preference have a significant positive effect on the purchase decision of plant-based products from start-up companies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

fe

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Fokus Ekonomi : Jurnal Ilmiah Ekonomi (e-ISSN: 2549-8991, P-ISSN : 1907-6304) is an open access and peer-reviewed journal published by STIE Pelita Nusantara Semarang, Indonesia. This Journal published twice a year (June and December).The scope of journal is: Economic, Management, ...