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GREENFIELD, Ind. , March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Conflicting sources of information about food and nutrition and confusing label claims make it difficult for families to navigate grocery aisles around the world according to a new global survey sponsored by the Enough Movement. Key findings showed that people across the globe care about what goes in their food and on their tables, but even the most diligent consumer admitted they don't really know the meaning of many food labels, the differences in farming methods like organic and conventional and the environmental impact.
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"The farm-to-table movement has revealed that we all want to know what's in our food and where it comes from," said registered dietitian Susan Finn , PhD, RD, FADA. "But it's hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to food labels, farming practices, and other food production topics. Distinguishing myth from reality can make a big difference in the choices families make about nutrition, household budgets and environmental impact."
Key findings include:
Food labels are one of the most confusing topics for consumers.
Consumers are confused about modern agriculture, farming, and food production. Modern, organic, industrial, family farm. Consumers have a lot of questions about how food is raised and how farmers care for animals and our resources.
Food waste and loss is a top concern among survey respondents.
"The survey results underscore just how critical it is for more people to understand what goes on behind the scenes with their food," said Janice Wolfinger , agriculture educator and farmer. "As a farmer, animal health and well-being is a top priority and we do everything we can to ensure that our animals are healthy. And as a mother, I choose to purchase foods that were grown using conventional food methods for a variety of reasons, but most importantly because I know that they're safe for my family and they're a better fit for our budget."
Based on the survey, the ENOUGH Movement is sharing the "Truth About Food," a program to bring accurate, fact-based information to spark discussion and dispel misunderstanding. Information about the campaign can be found at www.enoughmovement.com/truth-about-food .
About the Survey The Truth About Food Survey, conducted by Kynetec, included 3,337 urban consumers in 11 countries – United States , France , Germany , United Kingdom , Italy , Turkey , Brazil , Mexico , Colombia , Argentina and Peru . The survey response level provides a margin of error of +/-5.7% at 95% confidence level.
About Elanco Elanco provides comprehensive products and knowledge services to improve animal health and food-animal production in more than 70 countries around the world. We value innovation, both in scientific research and daily operations, and strive to cultivate a collaborative work environment for more than 6,500 employees worldwide. We are committed to raising awareness about global food security, and celebrating the human-animal bond. Founded in 1954, Elanco is a division of Eli Lilly and Company. Visit us at Elanco.com.
1 http://www.omri.org/omri-lists/download 2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22944875 3 https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms 4 http://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/beef/2846/15997 5 https://factsaboutbeef.com/2015/01/27/drug-residues-in-meat/ 6 https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdamediafb?contentid=2015/03/0066.xml&printable=true 7 http://www.cgap.org/blog/global-distribution-smallholder-and-family-farms 8 http://www.nationalreview.com/article/426417/organic-farms-wasting-water-and-land-far-lower-yields-henry-i-miller-julie-kelly 9 https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/is-organic-agriculture-really-better-for-the-environment/2016/05/14/e9996dce-17be-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html?utm_term=.602589c92d2f 10 http://www.fao.org/in-action/seeking-end-to-loss-and-waste-of-food-along-production-chain/en/ 11 http://www.oie.int/for-the-media/editorials/detail/article/feeding-the-world-better-by-controlling-animal-diseases/
SOURCE Elanco Animal Health
"The farm-to-table movement has revealed that we all want to know what's in our food and where it comes from," said registered dietitian Susan Finn , PhD, RD, FADA. "But it's hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to food labels, farming practices, and other food production topics. Distinguishing myth from reality can make a big difference in the choices families make about nutrition, household budgets and environmental impact."
Key findings include:
Food labels are one of the most confusing topics for consumers.
Consumers are confused about modern agriculture, farming, and food production. Modern, organic, industrial, family farm. Consumers have a lot of questions about how food is raised and how farmers care for animals and our resources.
Food waste and loss is a top concern among survey respondents.
"The survey results underscore just how critical it is for more people to understand what goes on behind the scenes with their food," said Janice Wolfinger , agriculture educator and farmer. "As a farmer, animal health and well-being is a top priority and we do everything we can to ensure that our animals are healthy. And as a mother, I choose to purchase foods that were grown using conventional food methods for a variety of reasons, but most importantly because I know that they're safe for my family and they're a better fit for our budget."
Based on the survey, the ENOUGH Movement is sharing the "Truth About Food," a program to bring accurate, fact-based information to spark discussion and dispel misunderstanding. Information about the campaign can be found at www.enoughmovement.com/truth-about-food .
About the Survey The Truth About Food Survey, conducted by Kynetec, included 3,337 urban consumers in 11 countries – United States , France , Germany , United Kingdom , Italy , Turkey , Brazil , Mexico , Colombia , Argentina and Peru . The survey response level provides a margin of error of +/-5.7% at 95% confidence level.
About Elanco Elanco provides comprehensive products and knowledge services to improve animal health and food-animal production in more than 70 countries around the world. We value innovation, both in scientific research and daily operations, and strive to cultivate a collaborative work environment for more than 6,500 employees worldwide. We are committed to raising awareness about global food security, and celebrating the human-animal bond. Founded in 1954, Elanco is a division of Eli Lilly and Company. Visit us at Elanco.com.
1 http://www.omri.org/omri-lists/download 2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22944875 3 https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms 4 http://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/beef/2846/15997 5 https://factsaboutbeef.com/2015/01/27/drug-residues-in-meat/ 6 https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdamediafb?contentid=2015/03/0066.xml&printable=true 7 http://www.cgap.org/blog/global-distribution-smallholder-and-family-farms 8 http://www.nationalreview.com/article/426417/organic-farms-wasting-water-and-land-far-lower-yields-henry-i-miller-julie-kelly 9 https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/is-organic-agriculture-really-better-for-the-environment/2016/05/14/e9996dce-17be-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html?utm_term=.602589c92d2f 10 http://www.fao.org/in-action/seeking-end-to-loss-and-waste-of-food-along-production-chain/en/ 11 http://www.oie.int/for-the-media/editorials/detail/article/feeding-the-world-better-by-controlling-animal-diseases/
SOURCE Elanco Animal Health