Vermont Maple Syrup Market: Unveiling Consumer Trade-offs and Preferences
Conference Year
2024
Abstract
Maple syrup has a long-standing history in North America, with production dating back to pre-Columbus times. The maple syrup industry faces a paradox: as demand increases, prices decrease. This research aims to uncover consumer trade-offs, especially among Vermont consumers, when purchasing maple syrup. This study investigates Vermont consumer preferences for maple syrup attributes through a willingness-to-pay survey utilizing conjoin analysis. The review focuses on four attributes: syrup price, grade, region, and organic certification. Understanding these preferences can aid maple syrup producers and marketers tailor their products to better align with consumer demands, ultimately enhancing market competitiveness and consumer satisfaction.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Qingbin Wang
Status
Graduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Program/Major
Community Development and Applied Economics
Primary Research Category
Social Science
Vermont Maple Syrup Market: Unveiling Consumer Trade-offs and Preferences
Maple syrup has a long-standing history in North America, with production dating back to pre-Columbus times. The maple syrup industry faces a paradox: as demand increases, prices decrease. This research aims to uncover consumer trade-offs, especially among Vermont consumers, when purchasing maple syrup. This study investigates Vermont consumer preferences for maple syrup attributes through a willingness-to-pay survey utilizing conjoin analysis. The review focuses on four attributes: syrup price, grade, region, and organic certification. Understanding these preferences can aid maple syrup producers and marketers tailor their products to better align with consumer demands, ultimately enhancing market competitiveness and consumer satisfaction.