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Download the Survey Results Here Highlights We’ve almost reached the end of 2020—twelve months that have been more challenging than we ever could have predicted, defined by the upheaval of many aspects of our lives. As we mark the end […]
December 16, 2020
Cereals and pulses are key sources of carbs and protein, yet U.S. consumers have reduced carbohydrate intake over the past decade. While fiber, whole grains, and plant proteins are viewed favorably, Americans seek diverse eating styles for both health and […]
November 1, 2020
Burt KG, Fera J, Lewin-Zwerdling A. Differences in US adults’ value of and preferences for sustainable food by race/ethnicity, income, and education. J Hunger Environ Nutr. 2020;16(3):321-335. doi:10.1080/19320248.2020.1823927.
October 4, 2020
Download the survey results here Key Highlights: It turns out that “processed” is making an impact on Americans’ thought process, particularly when it comes to their food choices. In fact, our 2020 Food and Health Survey found that nearly half […]
September 30, 2020
Download the full report. Highlights: As we enter an autumn season unlike any of us imagined, our day-to-day habits and routines continue to be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve highlighted many aspects of these disruptions in our recent consumer […]
September 16, 2020
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 food prep spaces clean, or learning how to shop and […]
September 2, 2020
Download the full report. Highlights “Nutrient density” is a concept that is central to making healthy dietary choices, describing the balance of beneficial nutrients in a food (like vitamins, minerals, lean protein, healthy fats and fiber) compared with nutrients to limit […]
August 20, 2020
Download the full report. Highlights Over the past few years, it might seem like we’ve come a long way in our perceptions of dietary fat. Avocadoes, omega-3-rich fish and nuts and seeds are welcomed parts of a balanced diet, and […]
July 6, 2020
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 food and food purchasing decisions. This year, the survey continues an examination […]
June 9, 2020
What Nutrition Facts Information Do People Use to Decide Which Product is Healthier? Download the full report. Highlights In our first consumer survey on plant alternatives to meat, we explored people’s experiences with meatless protein products made from plants. We […]
May 28, 2020
Download the full report. Consumer Survey: A Second 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 over two months. […]
May 20, 2020
Download the full report. When many of us hear the term climate change, we think about changes in the weather and how human activity impacts our environment. Many consumers, as uncovered in IFIC’s previous research, also think about the environment […]
April 22, 2020
Download the full report. It’s been just over one month since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, a global pandemic. And we continue to feel its impact in nearly every aspect of our lives. […]
April 14, 2020
Download the full report. Survey Highlights You could say we’re intrigued by people’s attitudes, habits and perceptions about food here at IFIC. And while the start of a new year is often thought of as a fresh opportunity for change, […]
February 19, 2020
Download the full report. Survey Highlights Every so often a new food trend captures our attention, only to fade once the novelty wears off. Other times, food trends have more staying power. The original veggie burger dates back decades, but […]
January 30, 2020
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