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Specialty foods: U.S. consumers' usage by occasion 2016

U.S. consumers' usage of specialty foods in 2016, by occasion

The data illustrates the usage of specialty foods by consumers in the U.S. in 2016. In order to gather this information, an online survey was conducted among 1,292 adults with internet access in the U.S. The survey revealed that 55% of U.S. consumers purchase specialty food in order to treat themselves.

For everyday meals at home	57
To treat myself	55
Everyday snacking	41
For a special occasion at home such as a dinner party, birthday, or holiday	33
To have on hand for unexpected guests	23
To bring to the office/workplace	21
As a gift	18
Other	1
None of the above	5

Specialty foods: U.S. consumers' usage by occasion 2016

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