Archive: consumer and market research
Details of the Agency's consumer and market research.
Older people and food: a synthesis of evidence
Thursday 30 July 2009
Stakeholder Reputation Research
Friday 11 September 2009
In order to achieve its objectives, the Food Standards Agency, of which the Meat Hygiene Service is an executive Agency, needs to understand the views of its stakeholders and must work successfully with a large number of stakeholders with different perspectives and often strong and opposing views about different aspects of the Agency’s work.
Cloned animals research report published
Thursday 5 June 2008
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published research into the views of the UK public about cloning animals, and cloned animals, their offspring and their products (such as milk and eggs) entering the food chain.
Consumer research on BSE and Atypical Scrapie in Sheep
Tuesday 24 July 2007
In May 2006 research was conducted to explore how members of the public feel about the issues surrounding BSE and atypical scrapie in sheep and goats and the possible risks to human health.
FSA powdered infant formula research
Tuesday 30 January 2007
The World Health Assembly adopted a resolution in 2005 that Member States should inform healthcare workers, parents and other caregivers about best practices for preparation, use and handling of powdered infant formula.
Food Safety Week development research: working with older people
Monday 15 June 2009
Qualitative research was commissioned by the FSA to explore responses to key messages about listeria among the over 60s and to explore some potential creative routes for the materials being used for Food Safety Week. This research has been used to inform the design of materials for Food Safety Week 2009 and their dissemination.
Food additives and children's behaviour
Friday 4 April 2008
Research undertaken by Southampton University suggests that eating or drinking some artificial food colours could be linked to a negative effect on children’s behaviour. In light of these findings, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised its advice to consumers.
Meat hygiene service review
Thursday 26 July 2007
This qualitative research, commissioned in May 2007, looks at consumer knowledge of and attitudes towards meat hygiene.