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U.S. consumers report diet satisfaction patterns in latest Consumer Food Insights survey

The January Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI) sought to determine whether those classified as overweight are more or less satisfied with their diets than those who are not classified as overweight.

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Consumer Food Insights survey assesses 2025 grocery spending

Consumers made substantial changes to their grocery shopping in 2025, largely driven by economic pressures, according to the December Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI).

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Food survey records consumer perceptions during government shutdown

The household food insecurity rate posted the largest increase so far this year, rising from 13.3% in October to 16% in November, according to the latest Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI). New questions in this edition’s survey also delve into…

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Survey compares consumer food insights between U.S. and Australia

Consumers in the U.S. and Australia share many similarities when it comes to core food values, diet satisfaction and quality, and experiences, according to the October Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI).

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How household composition influences food behaviors and spending

This month’s Consumer Food Insights (CFI) report breaks down data by household child status to take a closer look at how the presence of children in the home influences food-related behaviors, spending and experiences with food insecurity.

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Consumers mostly support AI tools to improve food and agriculture

Consumers generally support using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve food and agricultural production, according to the August Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI).

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How Americans make healthy food choices in grocery stores

Many consumers who rate their diet poorly acknowledge the need for change. However, only 1 in 4 consumers who say their diet needs improvement have made a health-related dietary change in the past month, according to the July Consumer Food…

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Public understanding of food insecurity widely varies

The public’s familiarity with the term “food insecurity” and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is mixed, with approximately 40% of Americans reporting they are only “slightly familiar” or “not at all familiar” with the concept and program, according to…

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Consumers follow unhealthy diets despite apparently knowing better

Consumers seem confident in their ability to identify healthy foods and understand that what they eat directly influences their overall health. Even so, new data shows that the average American adult has an unhealthy diet, according to the May Consumer Food…

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