Consumer preferences for fresh blueberry attributes

C. Yue, J. Wang

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

5 Scopus citations

Abstract

The objective of this study was to find the most important attributes of fresh blueberries for US consumers and how consumer socio-demographic characteristics affected their preferences for fresh blueberry attributes. We conducted an online survey with a representative sample of US consumers. Our findings suggested that freshness, juiciness, sweetness followed by blueberry-like flavor, tartness and texture were the most important attributes for blueberry consumers. Some consumer demographic characteristics, such as age, gender, education and marital status also influenced their preferences for blueberry attributes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication11th International Vaccinium Symposium
EditorsJ.W. Olmstead
PublisherInternational Society for Horticultural Science
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789462611764
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 25 2017

Publication series

NameActa Horticulturae
Volume1180
ISSN (Print)0567-7572

Keywords

  • Attribute
  • Consumer
  • Fresh blueberry
  • Marketing

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Consumer preferences for fresh blueberry attributes'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this