Sizing Up the Food System: US Consumers’ Perceptions of Food System Firm Sizes and Pricing . MethodsThe Gardner Food and Agriculture Policy Survey is an online, quarterly survey meant to track and evaluate US consumers’ perceptions of food and agricultural issues. As for pricing, we find that more than 70% of consumers think that food manufacturers, grocery stores, and restaurants are overcharging consumers. The only player in the food system consumers did not think was overcharging them was farmers. Their results show that consumers place much of the blame for high food prices on food manufacturers and grocery stores.

Source: New York Times March 07, 2024 15:11 UTC