The figure shows consumers attitutes to British food in the United Kingdom in February, 2016. 56 percent of shoppers say they try to buy British food whenever they can, and 77 percent agree that it is important to support British farmers. However, only 28 percent are prepared to pay more for British food.
Share of levels of agreement on supporting British food purchases in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016
Characteristic
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I’m prepared to pay more for British food
9%
29%
38%
18%
5%
It’s important to support British farmers
26%
51%
20%
2%
1%
I think that British food tastes better
11%
28%
49%
10%
3%
I usually check the label to see which country my groceries come from
10%
29%
29%
24%
8%
British food tends to be more expensive than imported food
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GOV.UK, & Defra. (March 21, 2016). Share of levels of agreement on supporting British food purchases in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/534236/attitudes-towards-british-food-united-kingdom-uk/
GOV.UK, und Defra. "Share of levels of agreement on supporting British food purchases in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016." Chart. March 21, 2016. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/534236/attitudes-towards-british-food-united-kingdom-uk/
GOV.UK, Defra. (2016). Share of levels of agreement on supporting British food purchases in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/534236/attitudes-towards-british-food-united-kingdom-uk/
GOV.UK, and Defra. "Share of Levels of Agreement on Supporting British Food Purchases in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2016." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Mar 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/534236/attitudes-towards-british-food-united-kingdom-uk/
GOV.UK & Defra, Share of levels of agreement on supporting British food purchases in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/534236/attitudes-towards-british-food-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Share of levels of agreement on supporting British food purchases in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 [Graph], GOV.UK, & Defra, March 21, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/534236/attitudes-towards-british-food-united-kingdom-uk/
