Online from publication issue. 3 pages., Article summarizes findings of the 16th annual "Power of Meat" survey funded by the Food Industry Association (FMI) and the North American Meat Institute's (Meat Institute) Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education. Focuses on beef, pork, and poultry consumption in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
USA: International Food Information Council, Washington, D.C.
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Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12082
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Online from the IFIC organization. 5 pages., "2021 food trends: from our eating and purchasing habits for food safety, COVID-19 still looms large on food decisions and health goals." Summary of findings from the 2020 Food and Health Survey conducted by IFIC.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12154
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Infographic online from meat trade association website. 1 page., Presents highlights of a "Power of Meat" survey conducted by 210 Analytics on behalf of Food Marketing Institute. 1 page.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12140
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Online via AgriMarketing Weekly. 2 pages., Findings of a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Proagrica indicated that 39% of U.S. consumers considered going vegetarian or vegan since the COVID-19 pandemic began. These attitudes were apparent in relation to both grocery shopping and eating out. Health was cited as the main reason for considering changes in diet, followed closely by the cost of meat.
Online from publication. 1 page., Brief review of research reports indicated that beef demand has remained strong to date, online ordering for both groceries and meat ordering is likely here to stay, and positive consumer perceptions of beef increased during the pandemic.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12142
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Online via AgriMarketing Weekly. 1 page., Brief summary of findings from a data analysis by Catalina Marketing based on consumer behavior during the past year of the pandemic. Findings concluded that "several categories have experienced strong sales spikes, while others continue to struggle." Eight of the 15 top categories of sales growth during the past year involved food or beverages offering convenience and/or comfort.
19 pages, A study of 1,558 US households in June 2020 evaluated utilization of online grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, influences on utilization, and plans for future online grocery shopping. Nearly 55 percent of respondents shopped online in June 2020; 20 percent were first-timers. Cragg model estimates showed influences on online shopping likelihood and frequency included demographics, employment, and prior online shopping. Illness concerns increased likelihood, while food shortage concerns increased frequency of online shopping. A multinomial probit suggested 58 percent respondents planned to continue online grocery shopping regardless of pandemic conditions.