FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE PURCHASING BEHAVIOR OF THE CONSUMER OF NATURAL PRODUCTS

The consumption of natural products has become increasingly intense in recent years, arousing the interest of several new entrepreneurs and companies that already operate in the market, whether with the same type of business or not, as within this area other issues are inserted that are of collective interest. The study of consumer behavior comprises the actions of purchase, use and disposal of the purchased product and, also, the processes and decisions that occur before and after these actions. Therefore, the objective of this article is to identify which and how certain factors may influence the behavior of consumers of natural products in their purchase decision process. The methodology used was the bibliographic research analyzing several and relevant references on the theme. The results of this research show that in order to be successful in the field of natural products, it is essential to improve the relationship between organization and consumer and how important it is to know all the aspects that involve their decision and behavior, since the consumer buying behavior of natural products it is not only based on your personality, but also on personal, cultural, emotional, psychological factors and also on environmental issues. The survey also details the importance of consuming natural products for society and the environment, providing a healthier environment for those involved. Thus, the work emphasizes the relevance of knowledge and investment in marketing and research that can help companies to dedicate themselves more to attract consumers not only in their area of activity, but also consumers of other products and / or services, winning and retaining new customers.