Consumer Preferences for Cut Roses and the Effect of the Introduction of a New Cultivar on the US Market
During this study, we explored the consumer preferences for the US rose market using a nationwide online survey. Through conjoint analysis, we evaluated how attributes such as price, origin, vase life, and bloom size influence consumer choice. We found that rose origin is the most significant factor...
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| author | Andres M. Mayorga-Gomez Julie H. Campbell Benjamin L. Campbell |
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| description | During this study, we explored the consumer preferences for the US rose market using a nationwide online survey. Through conjoint analysis, we evaluated how attributes such as price, origin, vase life, and bloom size influence consumer choice. We found that rose origin is the most significant factor, accounting for 31% of consumer preference, followed by price (23%) and vase life (21%). The US roses are favored over those from Ecuador, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. Price sensitivity is evident, with a preference for roses priced at approximately $9.99 per dozen and a vase life of 14 days. During this study we identified eight distinct consumer segments with varying priorities, including those who value origin, price, vase life, or a combination of these attributes. Market simulation indicates that US rose producers can gain a substantial market share by emphasizing US origin, offering competitive pricing, and enhancing product attributes like bloom size and vase life. The findings suggest that to remain competitive, US rose growers should focus on origin labeling and innovative practices to counteract the influence of international sellers and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1beb54e38703486fb56e2cc4c40c60ef2025-08-20T02:39:59ZengAmerican Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)HortScience2327-98342024-12-01601https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18196-24Consumer Preferences for Cut Roses and the Effect of the Introduction of a New Cultivar on the US MarketAndres M. Mayorga-Gomez0Julie H. Campbell1Benjamin L. Campbell2Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of GeorgiaDepartment of Horticulture, University of GeorgiaDepartment of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of GeorgiaDuring this study, we explored the consumer preferences for the US rose market using a nationwide online survey. Through conjoint analysis, we evaluated how attributes such as price, origin, vase life, and bloom size influence consumer choice. We found that rose origin is the most significant factor, accounting for 31% of consumer preference, followed by price (23%) and vase life (21%). The US roses are favored over those from Ecuador, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. Price sensitivity is evident, with a preference for roses priced at approximately $9.99 per dozen and a vase life of 14 days. During this study we identified eight distinct consumer segments with varying priorities, including those who value origin, price, vase life, or a combination of these attributes. Market simulation indicates that US rose producers can gain a substantial market share by emphasizing US origin, offering competitive pricing, and enhancing product attributes like bloom size and vase life. The findings suggest that to remain competitive, US rose growers should focus on origin labeling and innovative practices to counteract the influence of international sellers and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/60/1/article-p126.xmlconjoint analysiscut flowersmarket simulations |
| spellingShingle | Andres M. Mayorga-Gomez Julie H. Campbell Benjamin L. Campbell Consumer Preferences for Cut Roses and the Effect of the Introduction of a New Cultivar on the US Market HortScience conjoint analysis cut flowers market simulations |
| title | Consumer Preferences for Cut Roses and the Effect of the Introduction of a New Cultivar on the US Market |
| title_full | Consumer Preferences for Cut Roses and the Effect of the Introduction of a New Cultivar on the US Market |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Consumer Preferences for Cut Roses and the Effect of the Introduction of a New Cultivar on the US Market |
| title_short | Consumer Preferences for Cut Roses and the Effect of the Introduction of a New Cultivar on the US Market |
| title_sort | consumer preferences for cut roses and the effect of the introduction of a new cultivar on the us market |
| topic | conjoint analysis cut flowers market simulations |
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