This statistic shows the results of a survey in which U.S. consumers were asked why they might consume processed or packaged foods. According to the survey, 61 percent of respondents said they might consume processed foods because they are convenient.
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This statistic shows the results of a survey in which U.S. consumers were asked why they might consume processed or packaged foods. According to the survey, 61 percent of respondents said they might consume processed foods because they are convenient.
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This statistic shows the results of a survey in which U.S. consumers were asked why they might consume processed or packaged foods. According to the survey, 61 percent of respondents said they might consume processed foods because they are convenient.
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- November 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 10 to March 29, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 1,002*
- Age group
- 18-80 years
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- * Processed split sample, n=501; packaged split sample, n=501.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 10 to March 29, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 1,002*
- Age group
- 18-80 years
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- * Processed split sample, n=501; packaged split sample, n=501.
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