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.

Creating an Airbnb for the food industry

Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA), Professor of Agribusiness Tim Richards is set to lead a two-year investigation on solutions to fruit and vegetable waste.

Professor appointed new editor of leading agribusiness journal

Professor Ashok Mishra, who is the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Chair in Food Management, is the new editor of the Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies

Amazon impact on Arizona food prices not as great as other parts of U.S.

Many national grocers are losing sleep over the online giant, but Valley grocers are up for the competition.

Attention shoppers: Fruit and vegetable prices rising

The Wall Street Journal quoted Professor Timothy Richards about the increase of fresh produce prices due to the three-year drought in California.

Why food prices rise like a rocket, fall like a feather

Why do wholesale food prices fluctuate wildly, while retail prices don't change much? Agribusiness Professor Timothy Richards believes that most of the time, the retail food business is an efficient market with both consumers and retailers exhibiting rational behavior.