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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, a premier institution of agricultural education and research in the country, began as a small agricultural research farm in 1899 on 30 acres of land donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore and appointed Dr. Lehmann, German Scientist to initiate research on soil crop response with a Laboratory in the Directorate of Agriculture. Later under the initiative of the Dewan of Mysore Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah, the Mysore Agriculture Residential School was established in 1913 at Hebbal which offered Licentiate in Agriculture and later offered a diploma programme in agriculture during 1920. The School was upgraded to Agriculture Collegein 1946 which offered four year degree programs in Agriculture. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963. Dr. Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India inaugurated the University on 21st August 1964.

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Subject: Agribusiness Management × Author: HEZBULLAH × Start date: 2006 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.B.A. ×
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    A STUDY ON CONSUMERS BRAND PREFERENCE FOR RAISIN IN BANGALORE CITY
    (University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore, 21-07-14) HEZBULLAH; T N, VENKATA REDDY
    Raisin is one of the important dry fruit gaining popularity in the recent past. This study was conducted during the year 2014 in Bangalore city. The objectives of the study were to analyze the different brands of raisin in Bangalore city, to examine the consumer preference for branded and unbranded raisin and to study the distribution strategies of raisin. The primary data was collected from hundred raisin consumers, five raisin dealers and retailers each. The data was analyzed by tabular analysis, Garret’s ranking technique and descriptive statistics. Two thirds of the consumers preferred store brands. The local brands of raisin were available across the stores. National brands were absent in the market. Among the dry fruits consumers preferred almond the most, followed by dates and raisin. Branded raisin were preferred by 69 per cent of the consumers and the remaining preferred unbranded. The major factor influencing for brand preference was nutritional value, followed by ready availability of raisin, the quality and appearance were the other influence the brand choice. One third of the consumers were not brand loyal. Organized Retail Chain Stores preferred to convert the products in to the store brand in their centralized handling unit and delivered to retail outlets. The Local brands of raisin were directly delivered by local companies to the retailers. The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) companies can launch the brands at national level to encash the vacuum in the market. The brand loyalty needs to be built.