Marketing
More Michigan firms to join MDARD director on China trip
Having recently returned from the annual meeting of the Tri-National Agriculture Accord – a group of agricultural officials from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico that collaborates on agricultural trade and development issues – Jamie Clover... more »
Sustaining local farms top factor in fresh produce buys
When it comes to buying fresh produce, northern New Englanders value maintaining local farmland, supporting the local economy, and buying produce without pesticides, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire. The research... more »
Study: Red makes consumers retain attention to food labels
For many people, red means “stop,” and that’s what consumers are doing when they see that color on food information labels, according to a new study led by a University of Florida researcher. Zhifeng Gao,... more »
MIFMA recognizes newly re-certified market managers
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) has recognized seven farmers' market managers who were certified through the Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP) and have since become re-certified after participating in continuing education opportunities. In order... more »
Sourcing foods in Michigan earns restaurants’ honors
During the 50th annual Michigan Restaurant Show in Novi, five Michigan restaurants were presented with “Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT” awards. The awards – established to recognize restaurants that source fresh Michigan fruit, vegetables, meat, fish,... more »
Consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ food labels as synonymous
Consumers are confused between foods labeled as “organic” and “non-genetically modified,” according to a new study led by a University of Florida professor. In fact, researchers found that some consumers view the two labels as... more »
United Fresh efforts spur 5,000 salad bars in schools
In just seven years, Salad Bars to Schools, a public private partnership founded by United Fresh Start Foundation, Whole Foods Market, Chef Ann Foundation and the National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, has given salad bars... more »
Berry tunnel use, consumer preferences surveyed
TunnelBerries researchers Kathy Kelley and Kathy Demchak, both Penn State University personnel, will administer two Internet surveys to learn about growers’ experiences with high and low tunnels and consumer behavior and attitudes toward tunnel production.... more »
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