Diet and Nutrition
Food Recalls, Awareness, and Consumer Attitudes
Submitted by Carol Glasser on Aug 31, 2010 Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and VeganismThe recent egg and beef recalls have people discussing food safety over the water-cooler this month. While they have garnered a lot of media attention due to the amount of meat and eggs contaminated, food recalls are not uncommon. Since the beginning of 2010 the USDA alone (the FDA and CDC also manage food recalls) has or is currently managing 56 food recalls. People are always at risk of food contamination, but are they aware of it? And when recalls highlight food safety issues, does it change individuals' consumptive behaviors?
Long Term Growth in U.S. Cheese Consumption May Slow
Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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According to research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, total cheese consumption has been on the rise over the past three decades and total cheese consumption is expected to rise despite changes in U.S. demographics that may somewhat slow future growth.
Survey Tracks Rising Popularity of Cooked Turkey Meat
Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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A survey by the National Turkey Federation tracks demand for turkey products, most recently finding that 8% more cooked white meat turkey was shipped in the current year compared with the previous year.
Food Safety Concerns Changing Shopping Habits
Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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Consumer awareness of food safety issues influences shopping habits, according to the report "Food Safety Certification: A Study of Food Safety in the U.S. Supply Chain." In the past five years, most food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors have changed their business practices to adapt to food safety concerns.
HRC’s Free Research Primer Series
Submitted by Carol Glasser on Aug 24, 2010 Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWhen fellow animal advocates ask me questions about research on animal protection issues, I typically ask them if they have looked at our research primers. In response, I usually hear "Research what? Where?" I am guessing that many advocates, even those of you who follow our work, are not aware of the full wealth of free data we have available. Here I want to highlight HRC's research primers, since they are a free resource that can help all advocates better understand the issues on which they are working. So let me tell you a little about them.
Taking Eggs Further - Part 1: Asia Dominates in Egg Consumption
Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition
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This overview of the Asian egg industry shows that the majority of egg consumption in Asia takes place in the most intensely populated areas, where eggs are a major source of protein. There is significant diversity in egg pricing, production, and processing methods within Asia.
Australian Diners Eat Up but Choosing Healthier
Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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Australians are ordering healthier meals when eating out versus the previous year. However, research findings show that this trend toward healthy eating does not necessary include vegetarian foods, with only about 11% of respondents claiming they had increased their ordering of vegetarian meals over the past 12 months.
Consumer Liking and Willingness to Pay (for) High Welfare Animal-Based Products
Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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Consumers tend to rely on extrinsic cues including process characteristics, or the way animals are raised, to formulate opinions about animal-based food products. This study shows that if expectations about animal welfare are "negatively disconfirmed," consumers will be more willing to pay for higher welfare products.
Consumer Survey Reveals Patterns and Preferences in Chicken Purchasing
Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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A survey by Market Force Information regarding chicken consumption by U.S. consumers finds that 53% are eating chicken more than four times per week. This survey examined the role of chicken in consumers' diets, exploring motivations for chicken purchases at the point of sale and the potential impact of organic chicken.
The Role of Livestock Production Ethics in Consumer Values Towards Meat
Submitted on Aug 07, 2010 (Original item from 2002) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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This study of 30 women from Scotland examines the values held by consumers towards organic and conventionally produced meat, with particular reference to moral issues surrounding food animal production.
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