UK: Post Covid consumers more concerned over food provenance

Published 2021년 6월 13일

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Proagrica's research reveals a shift in consumer behavior in the UK post-Covid-19 pandemic towards more ethical and sustainable food choices. The survey found that 48% of adults are more conscious about the origin of their food, with 71% opting for local produce and reducing food miles. Nearly half of the respondents prefer meat and fish farmed ethically, and a third are consuming more organic food and alternative proteins. The agriculture industry is encouraged to reduce pesticide use and improve water usage, as suggested by 48% and 20% of consumers respectively. Proagrica's managing director, Graeme McCracken, underscores the importance of a food system that is traceable and ethical, as consumers are increasingly seeking certification kitemarks to guarantee these standards.
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Research by agricultural data specialist Proagrica shows that the trend for UK consumers to seek more ethical and sustainable food stuffs has increased over the last year since the Covid-19 pandemic and its restrictions. The company surveyed more than 1,000 UK adults, finding that 48% are more concerned about the provenance of their food, using kitemarks to guide their purchases. Nearly three-quarters of the sample (71%) said they are reducing food miles by purchasing local produce, while are 57% cutting their meat and dairy consumption. Just under half the sample (46%) want their meat and or fish to be farmed ethically – opting for free-range poultry and MSC-certified fish. Over one-third of consumers surveyed (37%) claimed to be eating more organic food, with the same proportion choosing more alternative protein products such as plant-based “meat” and soya and pea proteins. Proagrica asked its sample what agriculture could do to improve its environmental record – 48% believed a ...
Source: AgriTrade

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