2015 IFIC Food & Health Survey

The 2015 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food Safety, Nutrition & Health, marks the 10th anniversary of an ongoing investigation into the beliefs and behaviors of Americans. The survey, commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation, delves deeply into issues of health and diet, food components, sustainability, food production, and food safety. For ten years, the survey has uncovered important insights and trends. The 2015 survey continues that tradition, with a special focus on understanding the extent to which Americans value and prioritize their own health. The 2015 Food & Health Survey was conducted by Greenwald & Associates of Washington, D.C. The survey was conducted online from March 13 to March 26, 2015. It includes 1,007 Americans ages 18-80, and is weighted to represent the demographics of the United States. Suggested citation for the 2015 Food and Health Survey: International Food Information Council. 2015 Food & Health Survey. 8 May 2015.   

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2016 IFIC Food & Health Survey

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2016 Food and Health Survey, “Food Decision 2016: The Impact of a Growing National Food Dialogue,” marks the 11th edition of an ongoing investigation into the beliefs and behaviors of Americans. The Survey, commissioned by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, delves deeply into issues of health and diet, food components, food production, sustainability, and food safety. For eleven years, the Survey has uncovered important insights and trends for health professionals, government officials, educators, and others who seek to understand and improve the health of Americans. The 2016 Food & Health Survey continues this tradition, with a special focus on understanding the complex array of factors that influence food decisions in the United States. Suggested citation for the 2016 Food and Health Survey: International Food Information Council. 2016 Food & Health Survey. 11 May 2016. 

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: Plant Alternatives To Animal Meat

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 more recently a new generation of plant alternatives to animal meat has exploded on the food scene, distinguished from their predecessors by the intent to mimic animal meat’s taste and texture. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online research survey with consumers based in the US to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about plant alternatives to animal meat. One thousand adults aged 18+ years completed the survey from December 20-23, 2019, and responses were weighted to ensure proportional results.  Key findings include:

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: Making Changes Stick: Consumer Research On New Year’s Diet Resolutions

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, we’ve begun to wonder: How many people actually adopt diet-related changes at the start of a new year? If they do, what changes do they adopt, and are they able to maintain them? The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online research survey with consumers based in the US to measure adherence, challenges, and motivations affecting respondents’ New Year’s diet resolutions. One thousand adults aged 18+ years completed the survey from February 3-4, 2020, and responses were weighted to ensure proportional results.  Key findings include:

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: COVID-19’s Impact On Food Purchasing, Eating Behaviors & Perceptions Of Food Safety

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. For many of us, our normal shopping routines – and certainly eating out – have been entirely upended. To capture what we know to be widespread changes in how we buy food, how we feel about food safety and ultimately what we eat, the International Food Information Council conducted a consumer research survey. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online research survey with consumers based in the US to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about food and health in a pandemic. One thousand adults aged 18+ years completed the survey from April 6-7, 2020, and responses were weighted to ensure proportional results.  Key findings include:

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: Climate Change & Food Production

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 when shopping for foods and beverages. Our latest survey dives deeper into climate change specifically as a factor in consumers’ minds when considering what foods to buy and, ultimately, to eat. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online research survey with consumers based in the US to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about climate change and food choices. One thousand adults aged 18+ years completed the survey from April 9-10, 2020, and responses were weighted to ensure proportional results.  Key findings include:

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: Plant Alternatives To Animal Meat 2.0

In our first consumer survey on plant alternatives to meat, we explored people’s experiences with meatless protein products made from plants. We heard about their likes and dislikes and their reasons for having tried them. In doing so, we also found that based solely on Nutrition Facts labels, more people believe that a plant alternative is healthier than ground beef. But we did not learn what information on the Nutrition Facts label people use when making such decisions. This follow-up consumer survey identifies the factors involved. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online research survey with consumers based in the US to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about plant alternatives to animal meat. One thousand adults aged 18+ years completed the survey from March 10-11, 2020, and responses were weighted to ensure proportional results.  Key findings include:

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: Perceptions Of Nutrient Density, How It Impacts Purchasing Decisions & Its Connection To Health Goals

“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 (like saturated fat, sodium, added sugars and refined carbohydrates). IFIC’s consumer research has shown that while many people have heard of nutrient density, there may be room to grow in terms of its application toward helping people make food choices that benefit their health. This survey set out to learn more about how people think about nutrient density as it relates to making purchasing decisions and connecting the concept to personal health goals. In addition to demographic information like race/ethnicity, gender and age, this survey also examined the impact that weight status has on perceptions and behaviors related to nutrient density and health. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online research survey with consumers based in the US to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about nutrient density. One thousand adults aged 18+ years completed the survey from June 5-8, 2020, and responses were weighted to ensure proportional results.  Key findings include:

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