People in the UK worry that convenience eating could cause them to lose a connection with the food they eat, suggests research the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published today.
Participants in the study were concerned that the growing trends of convenience foods, online grocery shopping, and 'eating on the go' could decrease the social and cultural importance of sharing meals. They worry about a loss of connection with where our food comes from, and with each other, as we cook and eat together less as families and communities.
This is one of a number of findings from a public dialogue commissioned by the FSA to explore 'Our Food Future', a study to help understand how changes to the food system might impact on consumers in the UK. It aims to bring the consumer voice into the debate about the future of the food system and collect important evidence to inform future policy, working in partnership with other policy makers, industry, and retailers.
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