Purdue April Consumer Food Insights report explores role of dollar stores in food landscape

A market for an expanded grocery selection at dollar stores potentially exists, especially with consumers who live less than 10 minutes away, according to data reported in the April Consumer Food Insights report.

Food survey: Consumers trust and value product labels

Americans tend to trust food labels, especially the ingredient list, expiration date and nutrition fact label, according to the March Consumer Food Insights Report.

Americans planning frugal uses for their 2023 tax refunds

Americans likely are receiving smaller tax refunds than they have in recent years, and most people will not be going out to spend this money, according to the February 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report.

Food survey queries consumers about New Year’s resolutions, risk tolerance

Eating more fruits and vegetables and less sugar ranked highly as potential changes to eating behaviors related to New Year’s resolutions, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report.

November Consumer Food Insights Report examines regional attitudes

Fairly stark regional differences about food spending emerged last month among surveyed U.S. consumers. However, similarities in food values also appear at the regional level, both according to the newly released Consumer Food Insights Report.

Illustration of Thanksgiving table with various food items

Indiana turkey prices spike, consumers advised to shop early and be aware of discounts

Consumers can expect higher turkey prices at grocery stores this Thanksgiving. This trend is not surprising given rising costs of other meat and produce.

USDA Balanced Diet Recommendation

Survey compares how consumers and nutrition experts assess healthy foods

The average consumer seems to think about nutrition in a similar way to the experts, according to the Consumer Food Insights Report.

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