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Abstract This report summarizes findings from an analysis commissioned by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) designed to quantify the prevalence of processed foods in U.S. retail grocery purchases and to assess nutrient density within and across food processing classifications […]
April 24, 2026
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about protein quality & protein labeling. One thousand seventeen adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from November […]
April 7, 2026
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and trust in food and nutrition science. One thousand eighteen adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from December […]
March 3, 2026
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about carbohydrates, including dietary fiber and whole grains. One thousand and six adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from […]
February 3, 2026
The public conversation around processed and ultraprocessed foods has increased significantly in recent years, driven by rising interest in food, nutrition and health-related topics and growing concern over food ingredients. The new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released January 7, […]
January 22, 2026
The 2025 IFIC Food & Health Survey marks the 20th consecutive year that the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed American consumers to understand perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. In addition to exploring new perspectives, the 2025 IFIC Food […]
January 13, 2026
This year’s Food & Health Survey marks the 20th consecutive year that the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed American consumers to understand perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. In addition to exploring new perspectives, the 2025 IFIC Food & […]
January 2, 2026
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about added sugars. One thousand and two adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey on September 25, 2025, and […]
December 3, 2025
This year’s Food & Health Survey marks the 20th consecutive year that the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed American consumers to understand perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. In addition to exploring new perspectives, the 2025 IFIC Food & […]
December 3, 2025
This year’s Food & Health Survey marks the 20th consecutive year that the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed American consumers to understand perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. In addition to exploring new perspectives, the 2025 IFIC Food & […]
November 14, 2025
This year’s Food & Health Survey marks the 20th consecutive year that the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed American consumers to understand perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. In addition to exploring new perspectives, the 2025 IFIC Food & […]
October 12, 2025
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notification Program. One thousand and two adults ages 18 […]
September 16, 2025
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about food recalls. One thousand adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from June 7-13, 2025, and respondents were […]
September 16, 2025
This report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) contains results from two separate consumer surveys—the 2025 IFIC Food & Health Survey and the August 2025 IFIC Spotlight Survey. Each survey’s methodology is briefly described below: 2025 IFIC Food & Health Survey IFIC commissions this survey […]
August 5, 2025
This year’s Food & Health Survey marks the 20th consecutive year that the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed American consumers to understand perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. In addition to exploring new perspectives, the 2025 […]
July 28, 2025
This report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) contains results from two separate consumer surveys—the 2025 IFIC Food & Health Survey and the July 2025 IFIC Spotlight Survey. Each survey’s methodology is briefly described below: July 2025 IFIC Spotlight Survey IFIC commissioned this online survey […]
July 9, 2025
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure interpretation, action, confidence, and preference related to food date labeling. One thousand adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from January 18-22, 2025, […]
June 1, 2025
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a significant public health burden in the U.S. today. As the incidence is predicted to increase, advancing our understanding of food-based recommendations that reduce the risk of T2D is critical to improve public health. Over […]
May 28, 2025
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about sweetness in their diets. One thousand adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from February 14-19, 2025, […]
May 7, 2025
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about food allergens, intolerances, and sensitivities. One thousand adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from January 18-22, […]
April 11, 2025
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