The Statista Global Consumer Survey in 2023 revealed that, in the United Kingdom, the most important considerations when purchasing sustainable food and drink products are that they have a good taste or flavor and also a low price. Only about a quarter of UK consumers are concerned about the sustainability or eco-friendliness of the product.
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Leading purchase criteria for sustainable foods and drinks in the United Kingdom as of June 2023
Original survey question read: "Which of the following criteria are particularly important to you when buying food or drinks?" (Multiple answers possible).
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Statista. (June 30, 2023). Leading purchase criteria for sustainable foods and drinks in the United Kingdom as of June 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1400570/sustainable-food-and-drink-purchase-criteria-in-the-uk/
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