2021 Food Trends: From Our Eating and Purchasing Habits to Food Safety, COVID-19 Still Looms Large on Food Decisions and Health Goals (Washington, D.C.)—A year ago, almost…
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Consumer Research
Consumer Surveys: A Continued Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Food Purchasing, Eating Behaviors and Perceptions of Food Safety
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has been entrenched in our daily lives for the better part of one year. In the midst of its impact on the health of many and…
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IFIC’s Year-End Survey: Consumer Insights From a Year Like No Other, Plus a Look to the Year Ahead
Download the Survey Results Here Highlights Eighty-two percent of consumers said that the pandemic has shifted what they eat and how they purchase food. Simple, straightforward shifts in…
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Consumer Survey: Eating and Shopping During a Global Pandemic
Download the full report. Highlights: For many, snacking habits have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. One in 3 (36%) report snacking more, while 33% said they’re snacking more…
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Consumer Survey: Trends, Habits and Attitudes Related to Food Safety
Download the full report. Food safety is an issue that never seems too far from our minds—whether it’s hearing about a new food recall, trying to keep our kitchens and…
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Consumer Survey: Nutrient Density and Health
Download the full report. Highlights Improving and maintaining health are the top incentives for choosing nutrient-dense foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and nuts and seeds are most…
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Consumer Survey: Purchasing Behaviors, Eating Decisions and Health Perceptions of Dietary Fats and Oils
Download the full report. Highlights Over one in three people seek out “low fat” or “reduced fat” foods or beverages, with dairy being the most common food category for low–fat options. Many say that…
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COVID-19 and Food Safety Concerns: Results from the 2020 Food and Health Survey
Food safety concerns have been a major topic in the public conversation around COVID-19, alongside issues like the coronavirus and shopping, the coronavirus and the food supply, and the coronavirus and food deliveries. Our 2020 Food and…
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2020 Food and Health Survey
This year’s Food and Health Survey marks the 15th time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed American consumers to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors around…
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