Using data from pre- and post-hurricane purchasing of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), new research has found that while consumers may switch brands in the lead-up to a natural disaster, they will likely switch back to their ...
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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Plant-based alternatives to dairy products do not have to copy the original—but in addition to tasting good, they should also have a pleasant mouthfeel and a varied product range, according to the results of a recent acceptance ...
Social Sciences
Aug 15, 2023
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Each day, millions of us load fresh fruit and flowers into our shopping baskets. The global trade in cut flowers and citrus fruits together are worth around €30 billion. When it comes to embracing technology, however, these ...
Biotechnology
May 12, 2022
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Climate labels informing us of a meat product's carbon footprint cause many people to opt for climate-friendlier alternatives. This applies to people who are curious about a product's carbon footprint, as well as to those ...
Environment
Mar 29, 2021
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Researchers from University of Amsterdam and Stanford University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines explores how human-as-machine representations affect consumers—specifically their eating behavior ...
Economics & Business
Feb 11, 2021
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In a world of vast consumer choice, ambiguous product descriptions and self-appointed experts, parents face a minefield when picking out food, toys or other products for their children. A new qualitative study from the University ...
Economics & Business
Nov 13, 2018
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Honolulu's mayor has vetoed a bill aimed at setting limits for what ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft can charge during peak demand.
Business
Jun 20, 2018
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The EU on Monday launched an in-depth probe of tech giant Apple's plan to buy leading song-recognition app Shazam because of fears the deal may reduce choice for consumers.
Business
Apr 23, 2018
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While it may seem like a given that people judge others by the brand of clothes they wear, the cars they drive and electronic gadgets they use, new research suggests that this may not be the case as often as we think.
Economics & Business
Sep 30, 2017
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London's mayor said Saturday that people angry about the decision by transit authorities to strip Uber of its license to operate in the city should blame the ride-hailing company itself.
Business
Sep 23, 2017
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