How Do Consumers Value Produce? Local vs Long-Distance? Cornell’s Rebecca Wasserman-Olin Studies Strawberries to Provide Insights

A new researcher at the New York Produce Show, Rebecca Wasserman-Olin, shared new research findings about how customers value various appearance characteristics and how a consumer value perception is affected when a strawberry is marketed as ‘local,’ among other key findings.

Consumers, Grapes and Gene Editing Cornell’s Brad Rickard Sheds Light on What the Research Shows and What’s Yet to Be Learned

At the most recent New York Produce Show and Conference, Professor Rickard presented some new research built around grapes, focusing on consumer attitudes and industry dynamics related to gene editing.

Dole Presents No Kid Hungry’s Influencer-Focused Get Fit Initiative to Ring-In a Healthier, More Active 2022

January 6, 2022 Dole Food Company

Dole Food Company is helping Americans get 2022 off to a healthier, more active start by stepping up as the presenting sponsor of Get Fit for No Kid Hungry, an influencer-based health and wellness fundraising initiative designed to rally the nation’s top fitness, wellness and nutrition experts to host fitness livestream “classes” throughout January. In doing so, the national produce provider will inspire kids and families to get fit and give back as they donate to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America.

Bobalu Berry Farms Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Scholarships

January 6, 2022 Bobalu Berries

The Jones Family is ringing in 2022 celebrating a 60-year anniversary for Bobalu Berries.   The family is very proud to honor Bob and Lupe Jones who established the berry farming company back in 1962 and naming the company Bobalu by blending their two names, which still stands today. 

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Launches Annual ‘Dip It 2 Win It’ Sweepstakes

January 6, 2022 Duda Farm Fresh Foods

For the sixth year in a row, Dandy® Celery, grown by Duda Farm Fresh Foods, announces the return of its largest annual promotion, ‘Dip It 2 Win It’. Running through January 14, the sweepstakes aims to elevate healthier snacking and drive in-store as well as online sales during peak football season while also offering fans a chance to win unique prizes ahead of the Big Game.