This Eating Trends report provides a topline data overview of continuity and changes in U.S. consumer retail shopping patterns for meat products, dairy products, and meat & dairy alternatives. The purchasing, demographic, and psychographic data presented draws on the MRI-Simmons national consumer survey series, primarily referencing the Spring 2019 survey release, but also providing for historical perspective selected data back through Spring 2009.
Trended data and current key demographics are provided for the following topics:
- Household use of beef, lamb, veal, chicken, turkey, seafood, and other meat products (including bacon, sausage, jerky, and more)
- Household use of dairy products including cheese, butter, milk, ice cream, yoghurt, sour cream, coffee creamers and more
- Consumer attitudes toward healthy eating and living
- Food and beverage product use among vegetarians
- Household use of meat alternatives, including veggie burgers, tofu, pizza, and more
- Household use of dairy alternatives, including soy milk and almond milk
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Scope and Methodology
2. Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Products
3. Dairy Foods & Beverages
4. Vegetarianism, Meat Alternatives, and Dairy Alternatives
List of Tables
