Interviews with key companies and organizations in the European food sector, along with consumers, to assess concerns about importing genetically modified crops/food. Also, a report on an experiment involving consumer purchases of cherries labeled as genetically modified, organic or conventional.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23168
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Via PRNewswire at www.prnewswire.com. 2 pages., Survey reveals that 25% of the general population can be classified as "highly aware," concerned and actively avoiding foods and food sources they believe to be unsafe.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23200
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Public Opinion Online, Roper Center at University of Connecticut via Lexis-Nexis. 1 page., Summary of responses to a question about how well packaged food companies are serving their customers.
Available online at www.interscience.wiley.com, Survey data reveal gaps in risk perception of consumers and bison processors. Study highlights difficulties in "moving specialty meats beyond niche markets."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23101
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2 pages., National television survey showed 50% net positive response to the restaurant industry. Farming/agriculture industry ranked third (45% net positive response), behind computer industry (47%).
