Food and You 2
Food and You 2 is our flagship survey that measures people’s self-reported knowledge, attitudes and behaviour relating to food safety and other food-related behaviours.
What is Food and You 2?
Food and You 2 is our flagship survey with adults (aged 16 or over) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The survey measures people’s self-reported knowledge, attitudes and behaviour relating to food safety and other food-related behaviours.
The research is conducted around every 6 months using a ‘push-to-web’ method. This means that participant are initially sent a letter inviting them to take part in an online survey. Participants are also given the option of completing a paper version of the questionnaire.
Every 6 months, a random sample of private households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are contacted by post and invited to take part.
The first wave of data collection began in July 2020.
Topics covered in Food and You 2
Food and You 2 covers topics such as food safety in the home, food shopping, eating out and takeaways, food security, concerns about food, and trust in the FSA and food supply chain.
Some questions are asked in every wave of the survey, whereas others are asked less frequently for example every year or every 2 years.
The following table provides a list of the topics covered and when findings on each topic were last published:
| Module | Topics covered | Frequency | Latest available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| About you and your household |
|
6 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 7 |
| Food you can trust |
|
6 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 7 |
| Food concerns |
|
6 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 7 |
| Food security |
|
6 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 7 |
| Food shopping |
|
12 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 7 |
| Eating out and the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) |
|
12 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 6 |
| Eating at home (core) |
|
12 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 6 |
| Eating at home (deep dive) |
|
24 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 5 |
| Food hypersensitivities (deep dive) |
|
24 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 6 |
| Healthy eating (Northern Ireland only) |
|
24 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 7 |
| Emerging issues (deep dive) |
|
24 months | Food and You 2 - Wave 4 |
Publications
Food and You 2 official statistic reports
The main report, technical report and data for each wave can be found at the following links:
Research from Food and You 2: Wave 7.
Research from Food and You 2: Wave 6.
Research from Food and You 2: Wave 5.
Research from Food and You 2: Wave 4
Research from Food and You 2: Wave 3
Research from Food and You 2: Wave 2.
Research from Food and You 2: Wave 1.
Data tables, data set, and data user guide
SPSS data and survey materials (accessed via the UK Data Service)
Food and You 2: Waves 1 to 6, 2020 to 2023
Secondary analysis reports
Food and You 2 trends
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) Food and You 2: Wave 2
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) Food and You 2: Wave 4
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) Food and You 2: Wave 6
Country specific secondary analysis: Northern Ireland and Wales
- Food Security in Northern Ireland Wave 1 (PDF)
- Food and You 2: Northern Ireland and Wales Specific Wave 1-2 Key Findings
- Food and You 2: Northern Ireland Wave 3-4 Key Findings
- Food and You 2: Northern Ireland Wave 5-6 Key Findings
Future publications
| Report | Date |
|---|---|
| Food and You 2: Wave 8 Key Findings | Autumn 2024 |
| Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Food and You 2: Wave 8 | Autumn 2024 |
| Food and You 2: Northern Ireland Wave 7-8 Key Findings | Autumn 2024 |
| Food and You 2: 2020-2024 trends | Winter 2024 |
Related research
Contact details
You can contact the Food and You 2 team using the following email address: foodandyou@food.gov.uk
Revision log
Published: 24 July 2023
Last updated: 10 April 2024