This is an image of the grapefruit from Florida. It is also shown that the company is marketing not only the region of production but also the fact that they are organic. I have experienced to try other grapefuits which are neither from Florida nor organic, and I feel like that the condition of this grapefruit is more heathy compared to that of others.
This is an image of the covering of mandarins or clementines from California. So, the company is marketing the fact that this fruit is grown from California, which has favorable climate to grow mandarins. I've tasted mandarins from China and Korea, but I feel like this one from California tastes the same, not very special.
I took this photo in front of Class Office Building at St.Paul campus.
Although it is still alive, I could see some portions of the plant dieing, turning to brown color. I think the reason why this plant is still alive is the protection of the building as well as its own ability to withstand cold and harsh environmental conditions.
I took this photograph in front of my house on 900 Washington Avenue. This plant was one of the few plants that survived despite of snow and frost. And I think the reason why this plant is still alive is it's planted in the corner of outside of the building, so that the cold wind and snow can be blocked, and this species may have adapted to cold weather.
These cookies are marketed to appear to be from Denmark, but they are really made in the USA. However, I have had real Danish cookies from Denmark and I believe the real thing is better.
It is not visible in the image but this olive oil is imported from Italy. I don't think I've ever noticed if italian olive oil is better than others but I would assume it is since 99% of olive oil is from there.
This pineapple right on the label says it comes straight from the tropics, then on the bottom of the label says Costa Rica. I spent a year in Venezuela where they too have pineapple, but the only reason I believe it tasted better was because it was free.
This banana of the brand chiquita comes from Nicaragua. The Spanish name alone, chiquita, tells you it's probably from outside the country then on the label it says it is from Nicaragua.
This label is from a wine bottle. As you can see in the image the label has a map of the region where the wine was produced "Keyes canyon ranches located in Paso Robles" along with a detailed description which is being used for marketing.
This is an image of "Sun maid" raisin's box/container, as you can see they are marketing the fact that these raisins are grown in California in the label. They have also done this in the ingredients list as well.
These are the famous Idaho potatos. I do not have a history growing potatos, but it seems it is Idaho's trademark. Thomas Pranica
This fiji apple is cultivated in New Zeland. It would seem in close proximity to Fiji, however I have no personal experience with this apple and I am certain if this makes a significant difference.
This is a Braeburn apple from Washington. They are thought to be a cross between Granny Smith and Lady Hamilton.
So this isn't a chiquita banana, it's actually a turbana banana from Columbia. Turbana is competly Fair Trade company and all the bananas are bought from grower-owned farms.
These apples come from Washington state and are red delicious
this red wine vinegar is from tuscany.
This is a picture of a box of Clementines that I found at Target. The box is clearly trying to advertise that the Clementines were produced in the USA because there is a big American flag on the box. This is an example of marketing with region of production.
I was so pleased to see snow this morning that I knew I had to incorporate it into my picture. This plant is slowly being covered by snow, out side the St. Paul Student Center. Thomas Pranica
I found this plant bedded in for the winter, outside of the St. Paul Student Center. Thomas Pranica
This kale I found on the St. Paul Campus seems to be surviving the cold weather we have been having lately. As someone mentioned in an earlier blog, it is probably due to the plants natural ability to withstand freezing temperatures.
This sage plant that I also found on the St. Paul campus seems to be doing almost better than the Kale plant.
This image was also taken at the St. Paul campus. This is a rose plant and was right next to the other plant - the image that I have uploaded. So this plant is also not in a sheltered area, and is doing well as can be seen from the image. It is interesting to note that these two plants are still alive as other plants planted in the surrounding areas have wilted. Again, I think that this plant is hardy and can sustain itself in the current temperatures. Maybe as it gets colder the plant will get affected by it.
This image was taken at the St. Paul campus. This plant seems to be hardy enough to survive the current cold weather since it is not planted in a sheltered area and is showing very little signs of wilting.
