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ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting
ABBREVIATED REPORT
in partnership with
Libran Consulting
2015 FOOD
NEWS STUDY
Background/Objectives/Methodology
Top Food Stories of the Year
Where Americans Get their Food Information
Social Media & Mobile Usage
Demographics
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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For thirteen years, Hunter Public Relations has conducted an annual
study capturing the year in food related news. The Hunter PR Food News
Study highlights the top food stories of the past year according to the
opinion of Americans, and identifies if behavior changes ensued
because of food related news, as well as:
Providing an understanding of how important food news is overall to
Americans;
Measuring any change in interest in food stories overall;
Determining what media sources are used for gaining information on
food news including new and emerging digital and social platforms;
Level of consumer trust in these various news sources.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES
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A quantitative online survey was conducted among a sample of N=1,001 American adults. The
survey was sent to a sample balanced to the US Census on age, race and region by sample
provider ResearchNow, with quotas set for even representation by gender. The study was 15
minutes in length, and in field from October 28th
- November 2nd
, 2015.
Questions covered in the study included:
โ€ข Top stories of 2015;
โ€ข Behavior changes due to 2015 news stories;
โ€ข Sources for recipe information, nutrition information
and sources of general food news;
The vast majority of these respondents (82%) do the cooking and food shopping in their
household. The vast majority (87%) also makes the decision on where to eat out.
We have reviewed this data by key demographic group, as well as by the following age
cohorts: Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers and Matures.
METHODOLOGY
โ€ข Trustworthiness of food sources;
โ€ข Media usage; and
โ€ข Social media usage.
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TOP FOOD
STORIES
OF THE YEAR
TOP FOOD
STORIES
OF THE YEAR
Hispanics are more likely to find these stories to be
important than are non-Hispanics (54% T2B vs. 42%) as
are HHs w/children (54% vs. 39% no child HHs).
Almost 1/3 of Americans this year feel that food & nutrition stories are very important, and almost
half (45%) believe they are more important than other news stories, marking an increase from 2014.
Importance of Food Stories
IMPORTANCE OF
FOOD & NUTRITION
STORIES
IMPORTANCE
VERSUS OTHER
NEWS STORIES
48%
Important
30%
Very important
14%
Much
more
important
45%
31%
Somewhat more
important
9%
Somewhat
less
important
40%
No more or less
important
18%
Not very
important
4%
Not at all important
6%
Much less important
2014: 40%
2013: 32%
Q.7: In general how important are food and nutrition stories to you?
Q.8: And during 2015 how important were food and nutrition stories
compared to other stories in the news? N=1,001
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(4) (3) (2)
(1)
Top 2015 Food Stories
The top food stories
of 2015 are the Fast Food
Breakfast, Blue Bell Issues
Recall, Western Drought
Impact Expands, Whole
Foods Overcharging
Scandal, and the Artificial
Flavors & Ingredients
Phase Out. These top
stories have a wide
ranging focus, from
product offerings to
corporate malfeasance.
40%
30%
23%
22%
19%
19%
15%
13%
12%
12%
1
2
3
4
FAST FOOD BREAKFAST
BLUE BELL ISSUES RECALL
WESTERN DROUGHT IMPACT EXPANDS
WHOLE FOODS OVERCHARGING SCANDAL
5
6
7
8
9
10
ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS PHASE OUT
GMO LABELING
DOMINO'S PIZZA EMOJI ORDERING
FOOD WASTE THE NEW ECO CONCERN
ALCOHOL AVAILABILITY AT FAST FOOD LOCATIONS
ANHEUSER-BUSCH ACQUIRES SABMILLER
Q.3: ...TOP 3 FOOD STORIES of 2015 N=1,001
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Top 2015 Food Stories
Top stories are similar across age cohorts, with Fast Food Breakfast topping the list for most ages.
Note: Top stories are also the same across ethnicity and socio-economic group.
Fast Food
Breakfast
45%
Fast Food
Breakfast
41%
Fast Food
Breakfast
37%
Blue Bell Issues
Recall
38%
Blue Bell Issues
Recall
36%
Blue Bell Issues
Recall
28%
Domino's Pizza
Emoji Ordering
23%
Fast Food
Breakfast
37%
Blue Bell Issues
Recall
21%
Whole Foods
Overcharging
Scandal
23%
Western Drought
Impact Expands
30%
Western Drought
Impact Expands
33%
1
2
3
MILLENNIALS
(N=351)
BABY BOOMERS
(N=325)
MATURES
(N=101)
GEN X
(N=224)
Q.3: ...TOP 3 FOOD STORIES of 2015
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Behavior Changes
This year we see a continuing
trend where Americans are taking
action as a result of the food
stories reported in the media.
More than half of all Americans
have made a behavior change as a
result of one of these stories.
While they are most likely to have
been impacted by our top two
foods stories of the year, Blue Bell
Issues Recall and Fast Food
Breakfast, a notable minority
made a behavior change due to
the mediaโ€™s coverage of GMO
Labeling and the Whole Foods
Overcharging Scandal.
17%
17%
15%
14%
12%
11%
8%
7%
6%
3%
2%
GMO LABELING
WHOLE FOODS OVERCHARGING SCANDAL
ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS PHASE OUT
FOOD WASTE, THE NEW ECO CONCERN
WESTERN DROUGHT IMPACT EXPANDS
DOMINO'S PIZZA EMOJI ORDERING
ALCOHOL AVAILABILITY AT FAST FOOD LOCATIONS
ANHEUSER-BUSCH ACQUIRES SABMILLER
A STORY NOT LISTED HERE CHANGED THE WAY I SHOP OR EAT
BLUE BELL ISSUES RECALL
FAST FOOD BREAKFAST
Q.5: When it comes to food which of the following
stories, if any, changed how you shop or eat? N=1,001
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2015
Behavior Changes
While not noted as a top
story of the year, Food Waste
appears to be driving more
specific behavior changes, as
four in ten of those claiming
to make a change are trying
to waste less food. This new
concern appears to have
trumped other specific
behavior changes.
NA
53%
44%
NA
58%
49%
53%
47%
48%
34%
38%
NA
NA
27%
NA
NA
NA
NA
17%
NA
19%
NA
15%
10%
11%
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
2%
4%
BC
BC
B
B
BC
B
B
B
B
C
2013
(N=499) A
2014
(N=555) B
2015
(N=591) C
NA
44%
40%
45%
50%
36%
42%
37%
48%
27%
31%
27%
NA
21%
17%
26%
25%
26%
14%
NA
18%
NA
11%
10%
10%
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
2%
5%
41%
38%
36%
36%
36%
35%
35%
35%
32%
29%
27%
26%
25%
24%
21%
18%
18%
17%
14%
14%
12%
11%
10%
9%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
4%
1%
6%
Q.6: As a result of food news this year in
what ways have your eating or shopping
habits changed over this past year if at all?
Base = those who changed a,b,c significant
difference at 95% confidence.
NA = attribute not asked.
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Trying to waste less food
I'm eating less processed food
I'm more likely to think about the health consequences of what I eat
I now pay more attention to the labeling on my foods
I checked food labels more often
I am paying more attention to the safety of my foods and beverages
I now pay more attention to the ingredient list of my foods
I pay more attention to where my food comes from
I'm eating less sugar
I'm doing more comparison shopping for lowest prices
I pay more attention to what my family consumes
I am more worried about the future of food
I am more concerned about fast food
I stopped buying a certain product or brand of product
Educating myself about how my food choices affect the environment
I changed my diet
I'm eating more protein
Trying new foods/flavors
I looked to purchase more of a certain product or brand of products
Purchased/tried a brand new product or limited-time offering
I exercised more so I could eat what I wanted
Stop/started shopping at a particular place or grocer
I now trust different sources for food information
Technology played a larger role in my eating or food shopping choices
I shared my opinions via social media
I visited more restaurants
Iโ€™m choosing more food or beverages for the โ€œfunโ€ factor
Drinking more alcoholic products
Have food delivered to my home
Ordered out more
Other
My eating and shopping habits have not changed in the past year
Women also place more importance
on food and the environment
(19% vs. 14% of men).
Women (69% vs. men 56%) place
more importance on Food Safety.
Non-Hispanics also place more
importance here (68% vs. 43% of
Hispanics). Hispanics place equal
importance to Nutrition and Safety.
Important Food Topics
Topics of Food Safety and Food Nutrition are most important to Americans.
Food Safety
Food Nutrition
Food & the Environment
Food Sourcing
Food Convenience
Popular Food/Flavor Trends
Food Marketing/Sales Promotion
Food Innovation
None of these
Food & Pop Culture
63%
47%
16%
12%
10%
5%
4%
4%
7%
3%
Q.9: Out of the following food areas or topics which are most important to you?
Please check up to two. N=1,001 a,b,c,d significant difference at 95% confidence level.
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Opinions on Food & Nutrition
While showing a decline for the past three years, the majority of Americans still believe in personal
responsibility with regard to what they eat. A focus on health continues to drive food attitudes.
People need to take responsibility for what they eat
Eating healthfully is extremely important to me
Iโ€™m looking for fresh and healthy foods when I eat out
I need to lose weight
There is too much conflicting information about food and nutrition
I love to cook
Organic foods are more healthy than non-organic foods
Fast food is a โ€œno goโ€ these days
I will not pay more for a food just because it is more healthful
I tend to choose convenient foods over healthful ones
I tend to buy national brand food products because
they are of higher quality than store brands
73%
77%
53%
55%
48%
47%
2015
2014
50%
47%
48%
46%
48%
36%
34%
32%
31%
30%
27%
26%
25%
24%
Q.16: Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each
of the following statements regarding food. N=1,001
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Eight in ten Americans have a
food-related New Yearโ€™s
resolution planned for 2016,
and these resolutions match
with the goals from the last
two years. While eating
better to lose weight tops
the list, the number two food
resolution is to eat less
processed foods.
New Yearโ€™s Resolutions
Try to lose weight by eating better
Eat less processed food
Eat and cook more at home
Save money on groceries
Eat less salt/sodium
Eat more locally grown or raised foods
Drink beverages that have less sugar
Eat more protein and fewer carbs
Eat more organic foods
Eat more whole grains
Eat less meat
Posting fewer pictures of food on social media
I have a food or nutrition-related resolution that is not on this list
I do not have a food or nutrition-related resolution
35%
33%
28%
25%
21%
19%
19%
15%
15%
15%
10%
3%
2%
23%
Q.10: If you have a food or nutrition-related New Year's resolution
which of the following, if any, are among your resolutions? N=1,001
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Millennials, however, differ from
other cohorts in that their number
one resolution this year is to eat
and cook more at home (36%).
HHs w/children and Hispanics are
also more likely to resolve to eat
and cook more at home in 2016
WHERE AMERICANS
GET THEIR FOOD
INFORMATION
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RECIPES
56%
52%
44%
38%
27%
23%
21%
19%
7%
15%
Websites
Books or cookbooks
Magazines
Social media
Television
Blogs
Direct mail email or newsletters
Newspapers
Radio
None of these
RECIPES
2014 2015
<38%>
27%
19%
34%
<31%>
<24%>
Social media
Television
Newspapers
NUTRITION
2014 2015
34%
20%
10%
<41%>
<24%>
<15%>
Television
Newspapers
Radio
GENERAL FOOD NEWS
2014 2015
39%
9%
<44%>
<14%>
Websites
Books or
Cookbooks
NUTRITION
44%
29%
34%
22%
21%
20%
16%
16%
10%
22%
Websites
Magazines
Television
Social media
Books or cookbooks
Newspapers
Direct mail email or newsletters
Blogs
Radio
None of these
GENERAL FOOD NEWS
55%
40%
39%
31%
31%
26%
20%
16%
9%
16%
Television
Newspapers
Websites
Radio
Social Media
Magazines
Direct mail email or newsletters
Blogs
Books or cookbooks
None of these
Sources for Food Information
The top three sources of news on Recipes, Nutrition and General Food News have not changed from 2014.
This year Americans are more often turning to social media for information on recipes, but less so from television or
newspapers. They are also looking less to television, newspapers and radio for nutrition information. They are looking less
to websites and books for general food news.
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Q.11: Now please think for a moment about where in the media you hear or learn about recipes,
nutrition, or general food news. N=1,001 < > significant difference at 95% confidence level.
Top Recipe Sources
Recipe websites
43%
Recipe websites
39%
General cookbooks
46%
General cookbooks
45%
Facebook
40%
General cookbooks
35%
Recipe websites
45%
Recipe websites
37%
Food or cooking
magazines
27%
Facebook
29%
Facebook
27%
Newspaper Articles
27%
Blogs about food
26%
TV cooking shows
19%
Womenโ€™s magazines,
TV channel or show sites,
Tv cooking shows
22%
Health or diet books
16%
Food or
cooking magazines
32%
General cookbooks
37%
Food or
cooking magazines
29%
Food or
cooking magazines
30%
1
2
3
4
5
MILLENNIALS
(N=311)
BABY BOOMERS
(N=276)
MATURES
(N=84)
GEN X
(N=181)
Top sources for
recipes do not differ
greatly by age cohort.
Facebook has jumped
up in usage for
Millennials โ€“ now their
number two for recipes
(from number four in
2014). Three of the top
five Millennial resources
for recipes are online.
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Q.12: And thinking now only about RECIPES for each of these areas where
specifically do you find the latest information on recipes?
Health or
medical sites
22%
Health or
medical sites
19%
TV cooking shows
17%
Recipe websites
19%
Health or
medical sites
28%
Newspaper articles
24%
Facebook
21%
Health or
medical sites
17%
Recipe websites
16%
Recipe websites
17%
Recipe websites
15%
Food or
cooking magazines
17%
TV cooking shows
14%
Recipe websites
15%
TV cooking shows
15%
Facebook
16%
TV evening news
shows,
General cookbooks
13%
News articles
14%
Food company sites
15%
Food or cooking
magazines,
Newspaper articles
14%
1
2
3
4
5
MILLENNIALS
(N=351)
BABY BOOMERS
(N=325)
MATURES
(N=101)
GEN X
(N=224)
Top Nutrition Sources
Health or medical sites
fall into the top five
sources of nutrition
information across all
age cohorts. This year,
news articles have risen
in their ranking for Gen
Xers and Baby Boomers.
Social media (as well as
websites) continues to
be strong for Millennials
as a resource for
nutrition information.
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Q.13: And thinking now only about NUTRITION for each of these areas
where specifically do you find the latest information on nutrition?
Facebook
30%
TV evening
news shows
26%
Newspaper articles
31%
TV evening
news shows
22%
TV evening
news shows
29%
Newspaper articles
45%
TV evening
news shows
33%
Facebook
25%
Newspaper articles
22%
Newspaper articles
21%
TV cooking shows
23%
TV morning news
shows
23%
TV cooking shows
21%
News websites
20%
TV morning news
shows
22%
TV news health experts
21%
News sites
18%
Commercials
21%
TV cooking shows
17%
TV cooking shows
19%
News websites
19%
1
2
3
4
5
MILLENNIALS
(N=351)
BABY BOOMERS
(N=325)
MATURES
(N=194)
GEN X
(N=224)
Top General Food News Sources
Facebook continues
to be the number one
source for general food
news stories by
Millennials, and is now
the second most
important source for
Gen Xers. TV evening
news as a source for
general food news has
moved up in importance
in three cohorts.
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Q.14: And thinking now only about GENERAL FOOD NEWS for each
of these areas where specifically do you find the latest information on
general food news?
Trust in News Sources
Overall, Americans are reporting somewhat higher levels of trust in media sources (as evidenced by higher Top 2 Box ratings),
although their ranking of most trusted to least trusted sources is similar to trend โ€“ with health or medical sites and TV cooking shows
the most trusted. Versus last year, health or diet books has risen in ranking, from ninth most-trusted to fourth most trusted. Notably,
Facebook has declined from a moderately trusted source last year, to now one of the least trusted sources.
73%
71%
70%
68%
66%
65%
65%
65%
64%
63%
63%
63%
61%
60%
60%
59%
59%
58%
Home and garden magazines
Food company or grocery store magazines
Public radio
TV Talk shows
Men's magazines
TV channel or show sites
Government sites
Celebrity health or cookbooks
News shows
Grocery store circulars
Newsletter
Blogs from moms
Food company sites
Social media comments from peers
Blogs about food
Pinterest
Talk radio
Music stations
58%
57%
55%
53%
53%
51%
50%
49%
49%
49%
45%
45%
44%
44%
44%
41%
41%
40%
Coupon inserts
Advertising or coupons sent to home
Instagram
Email advertising
Twitter
Snapchat
Facebook
TV Reality show
TV advertisements
Radio advertisements
Commercials
Infomercials
Online advertising
Newspaper advertisements
Celebrity magazines
Social media comments from celebrities
From TV celebrities
Blogs from celebrities
MOST TRUSTED LEAST TRUSTED
87%
82%
82%
81%
80%
80%
80%
80%
79%
78%
78%
78%
78%
77%
76%
76%
75%
74%
Health or medical sites
TV Cooking shows
General Cookbooks
Health or diet books
Food or cooking magazines
TV News shows - evening
TV Documentaries
Lifestyle/fitness magazines
Women's magazines
TV News shows - morning
Articles
From TV news health experts
Reference books
Recipe sites
TV Home and garden shows
News sites
Blogs from health experts
General news magazines
TOP 2 BOX TRUST IN NEWS SOURCES
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Q.15: And how much do you trust each of these sources for providing
you with truthful unbiased information on food?
Base = those who used source.
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND
MOBILE USAGE
Use of several
Facebook activities
is down this year,
while Instagram use
is up, now ahead of
Twitter.
Social Media Usage
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Q.17: Thinking about your usage of social media platforms, which of the following do
you do on a regular basis? N=1,001 a,b,c significant difference at 95% confidence level.
2013 A 2014 B 2015 C
(NET) FACEBOOK
Like share or comment on posts from friends
Post status updates photos videos or links
Like share or comment on posts from brands or companies
Consider purchasing a product or trying a recipe based on something you saw on Facebook
Like share or comment on posts from food publications
(NET) BLOGS
Visit blogs online
Read blogger content on Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest
Consider purchasing a product based on something you read on a blog
Decided NOT to purchase a product based on something you read on a blog
Post to my own blog
Post about food I bake/make/create
Share articles/recipes from blogs on my own social media (Facebook/ Twitter/ Pinterest)
(NET) PINTEREST
Consider trying a recipe based on something you saw on Pinterest
Re-pin like comment or share on friends' pins
Re-pin like comment or share on brands or companies pins
Pin photos videos recipes or links
Consider purchasing a product based on something you saw on Pinterest
Re-pin like comment or share on food publications pins
58%
43%
27%
24%
17%
NA
28%
19%
9%
8%
5%
4%
4%
NA
22%
12%
10%
9%
9%
8%
NA
C
C
C
C
C
C
A
A
AC
A
AC
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
61%
45%
28%
25%
21%
NA
35%
23%
13%
11%
6%
6%
7%
8%
30%
14%
14%
10%
13%
10%
NA
59%
38%
21%
20%
21%
14%
35%
19%
12%
10%
7%
4%
4%
8%
33%
14%
12%
11%
12%
10%
9%
Use of several
Facebook activities
is down this year,
while Instagram use
is up, now ahead of
Twitter.
Social Media Usage
continued
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Q.17: Thinking about your usage of social media platforms, which of the following do
you do on a regular basis? N=1,001 a,b,c significant difference at 95% confidence level.
2013 A 2014 B 2015 C
(NET) INSTAGRAM
Like share or comment on pictures from friends
Post pictures of food I buy or cook
Post pictures or videos
Like or comment on pictures from brands
Like or comment on pictures from food publications
(NET) TWITTER
Read retweet favorite or reply to tweets from brands or companies
Retweet favorite or reply to friends' tweets
Post a tweet
Consider purchasing a product or trying a recipe based on something you saw on Twitter
Read retweet or reply to tweets from food publications
(NET) PERISCOPE
Follow brands
Follow food publications
Follow celebrities
Watch streams live
Broadcast self
(NET) SNAPCHAT
Follow food publications
Follow brands
Share snaps about food with friends
NONE OF THESE
14%
10%
6%
5%
NA
NA
20%
10%
8%
8%
5%
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
36% B
21%
11%
10%
8%
8%
NA
26%
11%
10%
12%
6%
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
12%
NA
8%
5%
31%
A
A
A
A
A
C
26%
12%
11%
7%
6%
6%
23%
7%
8%
8%
6%
6%
16%
5%
5%
5%
4%
1%
14%
6%
5%
5%
33%
AB
A
Hispanics are more
likely to say they are
using apps offered by
brands I like (33% vs.
20%) or to watch a
video for cooking
directions (33% vs.
20%) than are
non-Hispanics.
Mobile Usage
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2013
n=1002 A
2014
n=1004 B
2015
n=1001 C
Access the web through a mobile phone or tablet
Log on to Facebook or Twitter from a mobile phone or tablet
Use a mobile device to search for recipes
Access coupons on my mobile device via apps
Use a mobile device to build or store shopping lists
Shop/purchase items on my mobile device
Check for nutrition information or recipes while in the store grocery shopping
Use apps offered by brands that I like
Watch video on a mobile device to get cooking directions
None of these
46%
31%
19%
21%
14%
NA
NA
16%
9%
44% BC
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
AB
AB
AB
AB
B
AB
AB
42%
38%
29%
26%
21%
NA
17%
16%
16%
34%
49%
45%
36%
34%
26%
31%
21%
23%
22%
23%
Q.18: Now please think about your usage of mobile devices. In
which of the following activities do you regularly engage?
a,b,c Significant difference at 95% confidence level.
There is significantly more mobile usage taking place in 2015 as compared to the
prior two years. Notably, more Americans are using mobile access for social media
and for recipes and shopping lists. Now, almost a third of Americans are purchasing
products directly from their mobile device.
DEMOGRAPHICS
ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 24
Demographics
Male/Female
Age (Mean)
Millennial
Gen X
Baby Boomers
Matures
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic
Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian
Other
Region
Northeast
South
Midwest
West
50%/50%
45.9
35%
22%
32%
10%
21%
82%
6%
6%
5%
17%
36%
22%
24%
Total
Respondents
N=1,001
ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 25
Employment
Full time
Part time
Retired
Homemaker
Disabled
Unemployed
Student
Income (Median)
% With Children in HH
Marital Status
Married
Never married
Single but living as married
Divorced
Widowed
46%
10%
20%
9%
6%
4%
3%
$69.75k
36%
55%
17%
15%
8%
4%
Total
Respondents
N=1,001
(49% 1st
generation)
ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting
Samara Farber Mormar
Hunter Public Relations
www.hunterpr.com
212-679-6600
smormar@hunterpr.com
Jane Mount
Libran Research & Consulting
www.libranresearch.com
207-219-8350
jane.mount@libranresearch.com
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Hunter Public Relations 2015 Food News Study Abbreviated Report

  • 1. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting ABBREVIATED REPORT in partnership with Libran Consulting 2015 FOOD NEWS STUDY
  • 2. Background/Objectives/Methodology Top Food Stories of the Year Where Americans Get their Food Information Social Media & Mobile Usage Demographics 3 5 14 20 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 2
  • 3. For thirteen years, Hunter Public Relations has conducted an annual study capturing the year in food related news. The Hunter PR Food News Study highlights the top food stories of the past year according to the opinion of Americans, and identifies if behavior changes ensued because of food related news, as well as: Providing an understanding of how important food news is overall to Americans; Measuring any change in interest in food stories overall; Determining what media sources are used for gaining information on food news including new and emerging digital and social platforms; Level of consumer trust in these various news sources. BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 3
  • 4. A quantitative online survey was conducted among a sample of N=1,001 American adults. The survey was sent to a sample balanced to the US Census on age, race and region by sample provider ResearchNow, with quotas set for even representation by gender. The study was 15 minutes in length, and in field from October 28th - November 2nd , 2015. Questions covered in the study included: โ€ข Top stories of 2015; โ€ข Behavior changes due to 2015 news stories; โ€ข Sources for recipe information, nutrition information and sources of general food news; The vast majority of these respondents (82%) do the cooking and food shopping in their household. The vast majority (87%) also makes the decision on where to eat out. We have reviewed this data by key demographic group, as well as by the following age cohorts: Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers and Matures. METHODOLOGY โ€ข Trustworthiness of food sources; โ€ข Media usage; and โ€ข Social media usage. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 4
  • 5. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 5 TOP FOOD STORIES OF THE YEAR TOP FOOD STORIES OF THE YEAR
  • 6. Hispanics are more likely to find these stories to be important than are non-Hispanics (54% T2B vs. 42%) as are HHs w/children (54% vs. 39% no child HHs). Almost 1/3 of Americans this year feel that food & nutrition stories are very important, and almost half (45%) believe they are more important than other news stories, marking an increase from 2014. Importance of Food Stories IMPORTANCE OF FOOD & NUTRITION STORIES IMPORTANCE VERSUS OTHER NEWS STORIES 48% Important 30% Very important 14% Much more important 45% 31% Somewhat more important 9% Somewhat less important 40% No more or less important 18% Not very important 4% Not at all important 6% Much less important 2014: 40% 2013: 32% Q.7: In general how important are food and nutrition stories to you? Q.8: And during 2015 how important were food and nutrition stories compared to other stories in the news? N=1,001 ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 6 (4) (3) (2) (1)
  • 7. Top 2015 Food Stories The top food stories of 2015 are the Fast Food Breakfast, Blue Bell Issues Recall, Western Drought Impact Expands, Whole Foods Overcharging Scandal, and the Artificial Flavors & Ingredients Phase Out. These top stories have a wide ranging focus, from product offerings to corporate malfeasance. 40% 30% 23% 22% 19% 19% 15% 13% 12% 12% 1 2 3 4 FAST FOOD BREAKFAST BLUE BELL ISSUES RECALL WESTERN DROUGHT IMPACT EXPANDS WHOLE FOODS OVERCHARGING SCANDAL 5 6 7 8 9 10 ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS PHASE OUT GMO LABELING DOMINO'S PIZZA EMOJI ORDERING FOOD WASTE THE NEW ECO CONCERN ALCOHOL AVAILABILITY AT FAST FOOD LOCATIONS ANHEUSER-BUSCH ACQUIRES SABMILLER Q.3: ...TOP 3 FOOD STORIES of 2015 N=1,001 ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 7
  • 8. Top 2015 Food Stories Top stories are similar across age cohorts, with Fast Food Breakfast topping the list for most ages. Note: Top stories are also the same across ethnicity and socio-economic group. Fast Food Breakfast 45% Fast Food Breakfast 41% Fast Food Breakfast 37% Blue Bell Issues Recall 38% Blue Bell Issues Recall 36% Blue Bell Issues Recall 28% Domino's Pizza Emoji Ordering 23% Fast Food Breakfast 37% Blue Bell Issues Recall 21% Whole Foods Overcharging Scandal 23% Western Drought Impact Expands 30% Western Drought Impact Expands 33% 1 2 3 MILLENNIALS (N=351) BABY BOOMERS (N=325) MATURES (N=101) GEN X (N=224) Q.3: ...TOP 3 FOOD STORIES of 2015 ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 8
  • 9. Behavior Changes This year we see a continuing trend where Americans are taking action as a result of the food stories reported in the media. More than half of all Americans have made a behavior change as a result of one of these stories. While they are most likely to have been impacted by our top two foods stories of the year, Blue Bell Issues Recall and Fast Food Breakfast, a notable minority made a behavior change due to the mediaโ€™s coverage of GMO Labeling and the Whole Foods Overcharging Scandal. 17% 17% 15% 14% 12% 11% 8% 7% 6% 3% 2% GMO LABELING WHOLE FOODS OVERCHARGING SCANDAL ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS PHASE OUT FOOD WASTE, THE NEW ECO CONCERN WESTERN DROUGHT IMPACT EXPANDS DOMINO'S PIZZA EMOJI ORDERING ALCOHOL AVAILABILITY AT FAST FOOD LOCATIONS ANHEUSER-BUSCH ACQUIRES SABMILLER A STORY NOT LISTED HERE CHANGED THE WAY I SHOP OR EAT BLUE BELL ISSUES RECALL FAST FOOD BREAKFAST Q.5: When it comes to food which of the following stories, if any, changed how you shop or eat? N=1,001 ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 9 2015
  • 10. Behavior Changes While not noted as a top story of the year, Food Waste appears to be driving more specific behavior changes, as four in ten of those claiming to make a change are trying to waste less food. This new concern appears to have trumped other specific behavior changes. NA 53% 44% NA 58% 49% 53% 47% 48% 34% 38% NA NA 27% NA NA NA NA 17% NA 19% NA 15% 10% 11% NA NA NA NA NA 2% 4% BC BC B B BC B B B B C 2013 (N=499) A 2014 (N=555) B 2015 (N=591) C NA 44% 40% 45% 50% 36% 42% 37% 48% 27% 31% 27% NA 21% 17% 26% 25% 26% 14% NA 18% NA 11% 10% 10% NA NA NA NA NA 2% 5% 41% 38% 36% 36% 36% 35% 35% 35% 32% 29% 27% 26% 25% 24% 21% 18% 18% 17% 14% 14% 12% 11% 10% 9% 7% 7% 5% 5% 5% 4% 1% 6% Q.6: As a result of food news this year in what ways have your eating or shopping habits changed over this past year if at all? Base = those who changed a,b,c significant difference at 95% confidence. NA = attribute not asked. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 10 Trying to waste less food I'm eating less processed food I'm more likely to think about the health consequences of what I eat I now pay more attention to the labeling on my foods I checked food labels more often I am paying more attention to the safety of my foods and beverages I now pay more attention to the ingredient list of my foods I pay more attention to where my food comes from I'm eating less sugar I'm doing more comparison shopping for lowest prices I pay more attention to what my family consumes I am more worried about the future of food I am more concerned about fast food I stopped buying a certain product or brand of product Educating myself about how my food choices affect the environment I changed my diet I'm eating more protein Trying new foods/flavors I looked to purchase more of a certain product or brand of products Purchased/tried a brand new product or limited-time offering I exercised more so I could eat what I wanted Stop/started shopping at a particular place or grocer I now trust different sources for food information Technology played a larger role in my eating or food shopping choices I shared my opinions via social media I visited more restaurants Iโ€™m choosing more food or beverages for the โ€œfunโ€ factor Drinking more alcoholic products Have food delivered to my home Ordered out more Other My eating and shopping habits have not changed in the past year
  • 11. Women also place more importance on food and the environment (19% vs. 14% of men). Women (69% vs. men 56%) place more importance on Food Safety. Non-Hispanics also place more importance here (68% vs. 43% of Hispanics). Hispanics place equal importance to Nutrition and Safety. Important Food Topics Topics of Food Safety and Food Nutrition are most important to Americans. Food Safety Food Nutrition Food & the Environment Food Sourcing Food Convenience Popular Food/Flavor Trends Food Marketing/Sales Promotion Food Innovation None of these Food & Pop Culture 63% 47% 16% 12% 10% 5% 4% 4% 7% 3% Q.9: Out of the following food areas or topics which are most important to you? Please check up to two. N=1,001 a,b,c,d significant difference at 95% confidence level. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 11
  • 12. Opinions on Food & Nutrition While showing a decline for the past three years, the majority of Americans still believe in personal responsibility with regard to what they eat. A focus on health continues to drive food attitudes. People need to take responsibility for what they eat Eating healthfully is extremely important to me Iโ€™m looking for fresh and healthy foods when I eat out I need to lose weight There is too much conflicting information about food and nutrition I love to cook Organic foods are more healthy than non-organic foods Fast food is a โ€œno goโ€ these days I will not pay more for a food just because it is more healthful I tend to choose convenient foods over healthful ones I tend to buy national brand food products because they are of higher quality than store brands 73% 77% 53% 55% 48% 47% 2015 2014 50% 47% 48% 46% 48% 36% 34% 32% 31% 30% 27% 26% 25% 24% Q.16: Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements regarding food. N=1,001 ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 12
  • 13. Eight in ten Americans have a food-related New Yearโ€™s resolution planned for 2016, and these resolutions match with the goals from the last two years. While eating better to lose weight tops the list, the number two food resolution is to eat less processed foods. New Yearโ€™s Resolutions Try to lose weight by eating better Eat less processed food Eat and cook more at home Save money on groceries Eat less salt/sodium Eat more locally grown or raised foods Drink beverages that have less sugar Eat more protein and fewer carbs Eat more organic foods Eat more whole grains Eat less meat Posting fewer pictures of food on social media I have a food or nutrition-related resolution that is not on this list I do not have a food or nutrition-related resolution 35% 33% 28% 25% 21% 19% 19% 15% 15% 15% 10% 3% 2% 23% Q.10: If you have a food or nutrition-related New Year's resolution which of the following, if any, are among your resolutions? N=1,001 ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 13 Millennials, however, differ from other cohorts in that their number one resolution this year is to eat and cook more at home (36%). HHs w/children and Hispanics are also more likely to resolve to eat and cook more at home in 2016
  • 14. WHERE AMERICANS GET THEIR FOOD INFORMATION ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 14
  • 15. RECIPES 56% 52% 44% 38% 27% 23% 21% 19% 7% 15% Websites Books or cookbooks Magazines Social media Television Blogs Direct mail email or newsletters Newspapers Radio None of these RECIPES 2014 2015 <38%> 27% 19% 34% <31%> <24%> Social media Television Newspapers NUTRITION 2014 2015 34% 20% 10% <41%> <24%> <15%> Television Newspapers Radio GENERAL FOOD NEWS 2014 2015 39% 9% <44%> <14%> Websites Books or Cookbooks NUTRITION 44% 29% 34% 22% 21% 20% 16% 16% 10% 22% Websites Magazines Television Social media Books or cookbooks Newspapers Direct mail email or newsletters Blogs Radio None of these GENERAL FOOD NEWS 55% 40% 39% 31% 31% 26% 20% 16% 9% 16% Television Newspapers Websites Radio Social Media Magazines Direct mail email or newsletters Blogs Books or cookbooks None of these Sources for Food Information The top three sources of news on Recipes, Nutrition and General Food News have not changed from 2014. This year Americans are more often turning to social media for information on recipes, but less so from television or newspapers. They are also looking less to television, newspapers and radio for nutrition information. They are looking less to websites and books for general food news. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 15 Q.11: Now please think for a moment about where in the media you hear or learn about recipes, nutrition, or general food news. N=1,001 < > significant difference at 95% confidence level.
  • 16. Top Recipe Sources Recipe websites 43% Recipe websites 39% General cookbooks 46% General cookbooks 45% Facebook 40% General cookbooks 35% Recipe websites 45% Recipe websites 37% Food or cooking magazines 27% Facebook 29% Facebook 27% Newspaper Articles 27% Blogs about food 26% TV cooking shows 19% Womenโ€™s magazines, TV channel or show sites, Tv cooking shows 22% Health or diet books 16% Food or cooking magazines 32% General cookbooks 37% Food or cooking magazines 29% Food or cooking magazines 30% 1 2 3 4 5 MILLENNIALS (N=311) BABY BOOMERS (N=276) MATURES (N=84) GEN X (N=181) Top sources for recipes do not differ greatly by age cohort. Facebook has jumped up in usage for Millennials โ€“ now their number two for recipes (from number four in 2014). Three of the top five Millennial resources for recipes are online. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 16 Q.12: And thinking now only about RECIPES for each of these areas where specifically do you find the latest information on recipes?
  • 17. Health or medical sites 22% Health or medical sites 19% TV cooking shows 17% Recipe websites 19% Health or medical sites 28% Newspaper articles 24% Facebook 21% Health or medical sites 17% Recipe websites 16% Recipe websites 17% Recipe websites 15% Food or cooking magazines 17% TV cooking shows 14% Recipe websites 15% TV cooking shows 15% Facebook 16% TV evening news shows, General cookbooks 13% News articles 14% Food company sites 15% Food or cooking magazines, Newspaper articles 14% 1 2 3 4 5 MILLENNIALS (N=351) BABY BOOMERS (N=325) MATURES (N=101) GEN X (N=224) Top Nutrition Sources Health or medical sites fall into the top five sources of nutrition information across all age cohorts. This year, news articles have risen in their ranking for Gen Xers and Baby Boomers. Social media (as well as websites) continues to be strong for Millennials as a resource for nutrition information. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 17 Q.13: And thinking now only about NUTRITION for each of these areas where specifically do you find the latest information on nutrition?
  • 18. Facebook 30% TV evening news shows 26% Newspaper articles 31% TV evening news shows 22% TV evening news shows 29% Newspaper articles 45% TV evening news shows 33% Facebook 25% Newspaper articles 22% Newspaper articles 21% TV cooking shows 23% TV morning news shows 23% TV cooking shows 21% News websites 20% TV morning news shows 22% TV news health experts 21% News sites 18% Commercials 21% TV cooking shows 17% TV cooking shows 19% News websites 19% 1 2 3 4 5 MILLENNIALS (N=351) BABY BOOMERS (N=325) MATURES (N=194) GEN X (N=224) Top General Food News Sources Facebook continues to be the number one source for general food news stories by Millennials, and is now the second most important source for Gen Xers. TV evening news as a source for general food news has moved up in importance in three cohorts. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 18 Q.14: And thinking now only about GENERAL FOOD NEWS for each of these areas where specifically do you find the latest information on general food news?
  • 19. Trust in News Sources Overall, Americans are reporting somewhat higher levels of trust in media sources (as evidenced by higher Top 2 Box ratings), although their ranking of most trusted to least trusted sources is similar to trend โ€“ with health or medical sites and TV cooking shows the most trusted. Versus last year, health or diet books has risen in ranking, from ninth most-trusted to fourth most trusted. Notably, Facebook has declined from a moderately trusted source last year, to now one of the least trusted sources. 73% 71% 70% 68% 66% 65% 65% 65% 64% 63% 63% 63% 61% 60% 60% 59% 59% 58% Home and garden magazines Food company or grocery store magazines Public radio TV Talk shows Men's magazines TV channel or show sites Government sites Celebrity health or cookbooks News shows Grocery store circulars Newsletter Blogs from moms Food company sites Social media comments from peers Blogs about food Pinterest Talk radio Music stations 58% 57% 55% 53% 53% 51% 50% 49% 49% 49% 45% 45% 44% 44% 44% 41% 41% 40% Coupon inserts Advertising or coupons sent to home Instagram Email advertising Twitter Snapchat Facebook TV Reality show TV advertisements Radio advertisements Commercials Infomercials Online advertising Newspaper advertisements Celebrity magazines Social media comments from celebrities From TV celebrities Blogs from celebrities MOST TRUSTED LEAST TRUSTED 87% 82% 82% 81% 80% 80% 80% 80% 79% 78% 78% 78% 78% 77% 76% 76% 75% 74% Health or medical sites TV Cooking shows General Cookbooks Health or diet books Food or cooking magazines TV News shows - evening TV Documentaries Lifestyle/fitness magazines Women's magazines TV News shows - morning Articles From TV news health experts Reference books Recipe sites TV Home and garden shows News sites Blogs from health experts General news magazines TOP 2 BOX TRUST IN NEWS SOURCES ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 19 Q.15: And how much do you trust each of these sources for providing you with truthful unbiased information on food? Base = those who used source.
  • 20. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 20 SOCIAL MEDIA AND MOBILE USAGE
  • 21. Use of several Facebook activities is down this year, while Instagram use is up, now ahead of Twitter. Social Media Usage ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 21 Q.17: Thinking about your usage of social media platforms, which of the following do you do on a regular basis? N=1,001 a,b,c significant difference at 95% confidence level. 2013 A 2014 B 2015 C (NET) FACEBOOK Like share or comment on posts from friends Post status updates photos videos or links Like share or comment on posts from brands or companies Consider purchasing a product or trying a recipe based on something you saw on Facebook Like share or comment on posts from food publications (NET) BLOGS Visit blogs online Read blogger content on Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest Consider purchasing a product based on something you read on a blog Decided NOT to purchase a product based on something you read on a blog Post to my own blog Post about food I bake/make/create Share articles/recipes from blogs on my own social media (Facebook/ Twitter/ Pinterest) (NET) PINTEREST Consider trying a recipe based on something you saw on Pinterest Re-pin like comment or share on friends' pins Re-pin like comment or share on brands or companies pins Pin photos videos recipes or links Consider purchasing a product based on something you saw on Pinterest Re-pin like comment or share on food publications pins 58% 43% 27% 24% 17% NA 28% 19% 9% 8% 5% 4% 4% NA 22% 12% 10% 9% 9% 8% NA C C C C C C A A AC A AC A A A A A A A 61% 45% 28% 25% 21% NA 35% 23% 13% 11% 6% 6% 7% 8% 30% 14% 14% 10% 13% 10% NA 59% 38% 21% 20% 21% 14% 35% 19% 12% 10% 7% 4% 4% 8% 33% 14% 12% 11% 12% 10% 9%
  • 22. Use of several Facebook activities is down this year, while Instagram use is up, now ahead of Twitter. Social Media Usage continued ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 22 Q.17: Thinking about your usage of social media platforms, which of the following do you do on a regular basis? N=1,001 a,b,c significant difference at 95% confidence level. 2013 A 2014 B 2015 C (NET) INSTAGRAM Like share or comment on pictures from friends Post pictures of food I buy or cook Post pictures or videos Like or comment on pictures from brands Like or comment on pictures from food publications (NET) TWITTER Read retweet favorite or reply to tweets from brands or companies Retweet favorite or reply to friends' tweets Post a tweet Consider purchasing a product or trying a recipe based on something you saw on Twitter Read retweet or reply to tweets from food publications (NET) PERISCOPE Follow brands Follow food publications Follow celebrities Watch streams live Broadcast self (NET) SNAPCHAT Follow food publications Follow brands Share snaps about food with friends NONE OF THESE 14% 10% 6% 5% NA NA 20% 10% 8% 8% 5% NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 36% B 21% 11% 10% 8% 8% NA 26% 11% 10% 12% 6% NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 12% NA 8% 5% 31% A A A A A C 26% 12% 11% 7% 6% 6% 23% 7% 8% 8% 6% 6% 16% 5% 5% 5% 4% 1% 14% 6% 5% 5% 33% AB A
  • 23. Hispanics are more likely to say they are using apps offered by brands I like (33% vs. 20%) or to watch a video for cooking directions (33% vs. 20%) than are non-Hispanics. Mobile Usage ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 23 2013 n=1002 A 2014 n=1004 B 2015 n=1001 C Access the web through a mobile phone or tablet Log on to Facebook or Twitter from a mobile phone or tablet Use a mobile device to search for recipes Access coupons on my mobile device via apps Use a mobile device to build or store shopping lists Shop/purchase items on my mobile device Check for nutrition information or recipes while in the store grocery shopping Use apps offered by brands that I like Watch video on a mobile device to get cooking directions None of these 46% 31% 19% 21% 14% NA NA 16% 9% 44% BC A A A A A C B AB AB AB AB B AB AB 42% 38% 29% 26% 21% NA 17% 16% 16% 34% 49% 45% 36% 34% 26% 31% 21% 23% 22% 23% Q.18: Now please think about your usage of mobile devices. In which of the following activities do you regularly engage? a,b,c Significant difference at 95% confidence level. There is significantly more mobile usage taking place in 2015 as compared to the prior two years. Notably, more Americans are using mobile access for social media and for recipes and shopping lists. Now, almost a third of Americans are purchasing products directly from their mobile device.
  • 24. DEMOGRAPHICS ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 24
  • 25. Demographics Male/Female Age (Mean) Millennial Gen X Baby Boomers Matures Race/Ethnicity Hispanic Caucasian Black/African American Asian Other Region Northeast South Midwest West 50%/50% 45.9 35% 22% 32% 10% 21% 82% 6% 6% 5% 17% 36% 22% 24% Total Respondents N=1,001 ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting 25 Employment Full time Part time Retired Homemaker Disabled Unemployed Student Income (Median) % With Children in HH Marital Status Married Never married Single but living as married Divorced Widowed 46% 10% 20% 9% 6% 4% 3% $69.75k 36% 55% 17% 15% 8% 4% Total Respondents N=1,001 (49% 1st generation)
  • 26. ยฉ2015 Hunter Public Relations in Partnership with Libran Research & Consulting Samara Farber Mormar Hunter Public Relations www.hunterpr.com 212-679-6600 smormar@hunterpr.com Jane Mount Libran Research & Consulting www.libranresearch.com 207-219-8350 jane.mount@libranresearch.com For additional information regarding the Hunter Public Relations Annual Food News Study and putting these insights to work for your brand, contact: