Study shows shoppers who don’t understand labeling will pay more

New research by Assistant Professor of Food Industry Management Carola Grebitus shows consumers misinterpret meat labels, making them willing to pay extra for “natural” steak when they’re unfamiliar with the U.S. Department of Agriculture definition.

There's more to food choice than meets the stomach

Carola Grebitus, assistant professor of food industry management, studies how food labeling and consumer choice affect health and sustainability.

Land management: Digging into conservation agriculture practices in South Asia

Professor of Agribusiness Ashok Mishra and his co-authors unearth the issues that influence farmers' adoption and abandonment of preservation technologies.

Phosphorus for us all

The Sustainable Phosphorus Forum tackles how to feed a future world of 10 billion while protecting water resources.

Where retail meets the farm

ASU hosts Agricultural Retail Association management academy.

Food for thought: Workplace violence in agribusiness

Agribusiness Professor David Van Fleet's research identifies different types of workplace violence in agribusiness and how companies can address them through human resource management strategies.

Expert on the gluten-free diet craze: "It's the placebo effect"

In an effort to understand the gluten-free phenomenon — which is generating more than $15 billion in sales annually — ASU Now spoke with three Arizona State University professors who have studied the diet.

What are consumers willing to pay for branded energy drinks? The eyes have it

New research by Assistant Professor of Agribusiness Carola Grebitus and her co-authors examines the purchasing behavior of energy drink consumers. The results show people are not always willing to pay more for their favorite brands.

Hickman's cage-free, eco-friendly changes egged on by changing consumer preferences

When California was considering its restrictions on cages in 2008 and 2010, early research showed some consumers willing to pay a premium for the eggs that surpassed the extra cost to producers, says Timothy Richards, professor of agribusiness.

Farm businesses put federal payments toward saving, not spending

Research by Professor of Agribusiness Ashok Mishra examines whether Great Depression-era legislation continues to have a positive effect on contemporary farmers.