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Country Of Origin Matters To Only 2-3% Of Shoppers
Only 2-3% of shoppers say they look for country of origin when buying meat, produce or seafood. That's one of the findings in "U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends, 2005" the latest annual shopping trends survey conducted by the Food Marketing Institute and released this week, Progressive Grocer reports.

The survey also learned the top three features consumers consider important in selecting a primary supermarket are high-quality produce, high-quality meats and a clean neat store. Close behind were low prices and a fast checkout, followed by the availability of money-saving specials, a convenient store layout and personal safety outside the store.

On average, consumers visit the grocery store 2.2 times/week and spend an average of $92.50/week/household, of which $70.90 is spent at the primary store. And, shoppers' top savings strategies are making a list (54%), using frequent shopper programs (41%), checking the newspaper for specials (40%), and stocking up on sale items (24%).

In addition, the survey found supermarkets are still by far consumers' number-one choice for buying groceries, followed by super centers, conventional discount stores and warehouse club stores.
-- Joe Roybal
Country Of Origin Matters To Only 2-3% Of Shoppers
Only 2-3% of shoppers say they look for country of origin when buying meat, produce or seafood. That's one of the findings in "U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends, 2005" the latest annual shopping trends survey conducted by the Food Marketing Institute and released this week, Progressive Grocer reports.

The survey also learned the top three features consumers consider important in selecting a primary supermarket are high-quality produce, high-quality meats and a clean neat store. Close behind were low prices and a fast checkout, followed by the availability of money-saving specials, a convenient store layout and personal safety outside the store.

On average, consumers visit the grocery store 2.2 times/week and spend an average of $92.50/week/household, of which $70.90 is spent at the primary store. And, shoppers' top savings strategies are making a list (54%), using frequent shopper programs (41%), checking the newspaper for specials (40%), and stocking up on sale items (24%).

In addition, the survey found supermarkets are still by far consumers' number-one choice for buying groceries, followed by super centers, conventional discount stores and warehouse club stores.
-- Joe Roybal of Cow Calf weekly
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