Food selection and consumption can be affected by different intrinsic and extrinsic cues. In this study, the effect of three extrinsic cues (country of origin, price and feeding system) on consumer s purchasing decisions making process for lamb meat in three European countries: Spain, France and United Kingdom was investigated, as well as the relative importance of each cue.

Forestry in Uruguay has grown exponentially for the last 20 years. Even though plantations of Eucalyptus L’Hér. account for about 80% of the total forested area in the country, pine tree plantations are relevant in the production of high quality timber. Following the introduction of pine in 1810, large scale production of pine tree plantations started in 1940, mainly with Pinus radiata Don (Pinaceae) (Porcile 2007). In 1950, seeds of Pinus taeda L. and Pinus elliottii Engelm., among others, were brought from the United States.