Market Research RSS Feedshttp://www.djsresearch.co.ukMarket Research RSS FeedsFri, 22 Aug 2025 11:30:17 BST Eight in 10 UK adults are concerned about the cost of food during Christmas and the New Year, survey reveals Eight in 10 UK adults are concerned about the cost of food during Christmas and New Year: A study into how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people in the run up to the festive period has uncovered that 81% of Brits were concerned about their food shop in the lead up to Christmas and new year. The cost-of-living crisis has caused common food items to drastically increase in price, causing concerns for many people. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-UK-adults-are-concerned-about-the-cost-of-food-during-Christmas-and-the-New-Year-survey-reveals-05266 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-UK-adults-are-concerned-about-the-cost-of-food-during-Christmas-and-the-New-Year-survey-reveals-05266 20% of people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are now considered 'food insecure', finds research 20% of people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are now considered 'food insecure': A survey of consumers throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland has found that 20% have limited or uncertain access to adequate food, which categorises them as 'food insecure'. This is the highest reported level since the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) tracking began in 2020. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/20percent-of-people-across-England-Wales-and-Northern-Ireland-are-now-considered-food-insecure-finds-research-05326 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/20percent-of-people-across-England-Wales-and-Northern-Ireland-are-now-considered-food-insecure-finds-research-05326 Over half of UK adults drink alcohol at least once a week, while one in five 'never drink', finds survey Over half of UK adults drink alcohol at least once a week, while one in five 'never drink': A survey looking at the UK's drinking habits and attitudes to alcohol-free beverages has revealed that more than half of UK adults drink alcohol at least once a week, with 12% saying they drink four or more times a week. In contrast, around a fifth of the respondents polled (19%) said they 'never drink alcohol'. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-half-of-UK-adults-drink-alcohol-at-least-once-a-week-while-one-in-five-never-drink-finds-survey-05327 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-half-of-UK-adults-drink-alcohol-at-least-once-a-week-while-one-in-five-never-drink-finds-survey-05327 42% of UK consumers are buying fewer food and drink items due to cost of living crisis, finds research 42% of UK consumers are buying fewer food and drink items due to cost of living crisis: A survey of UK consumers conducted by DJS Research via our in-house panel Opinion Exchange has revealed that 42% are buying less food and drink items to help manage their household finances. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/42percent-of-UK-consumers-are-buying-fewer-food-and-drink-items-due-to-cost-of-living-crisis-finds-research-05330 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/42percent-of-UK-consumers-are-buying-fewer-food-and-drink-items-due-to-cost-of-living-crisis-finds-research-05330 Almost a third of UK consumers are prioritising the cost of food over how healthy it is due to cost of living crisis, finds survey Almost a third of UK consumers prioritise the cost of food over how healthy it is: A survey of UK consumers has revealed that due to the cost-of-living crisis, 31% are prioritising the cost of food over how healthy it is. Almost a quarter of respondents also revealed that they have put on weight in the last year. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Almost-a-third-of-UK-consumers-are-prioritising-the-cost-of-food-over-how-healthy-it-is-due-to-cost-of-living-crisis-finds-survey-05386 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Almost-a-third-of-UK-consumers-are-prioritising-the-cost-of-food-over-how-healthy-it-is-due-to-cost-of-living-crisis-finds-survey-05386 One in seven people in the UK have faced hunger due to lack of money in the past year, finds survey One in seven people in the UK have faced hunger due to lack of money in the past year, finds survey: A new survey conducted by Trussell Trust has found that one in seven people in the UK have faced hunger due to financial problems. Disabled people, ethnic minorities, and carers are most likely affected by this problem, found the research. Almost 1 in 4 people from an ethnic background experienced food insecurity (24%), compared to 13% for white people. Similarly, 23% of unpaid carers had experienced food insecurity too, compared to 12% for non-carers. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/One-in-seven-people-in-the-UK-have-faced-hunger-due-to-lack-of-money-in-the-past-year-finds-survey-05407 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/One-in-seven-people-in-the-UK-have-faced-hunger-due-to-lack-of-money-in-the-past-year-finds-survey-05407 Survey reveals a quarter of people are now classified as food insecure Survey reveals a quarter of people in are now classified as food insecure: A survey of people in the UK has revealed that the number of people who are now classified as food insecure has risen to 25%, up from 16% in 2020. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-reveals-a-quarter-of-people-are-now-classified-as-food-insecure-05460 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-reveals-a-quarter-of-people-are-now-classified-as-food-insecure-05460 Cold drinks more popular than tea for Gen Z, finds survey Cold drinks more popular than tea for Gen Z: A survey of Brits has revealed interesting insight into the nation's favourite drinks, finding that for younger people, colder drinks are more preferable. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Cold-drinks-more-popular-than-tea-for-Gen-Z-finds-survey-05490 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Cold-drinks-more-popular-than-tea-for-Gen-Z-finds-survey-05490 Young adults more likely to be non-drinkers than rest of population, finds survey Young adults more likely to be non-drinkers than rest of population: A survey by the charity, Drinkaware, has revealed that young adults are more likely to be non-drinkers compared to the rest of the population (21% versus 13%). However, they are more likely to enage in binge drinking behaviours than over 25s. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Young-adults-more-likely-to-be-non-drinkers-than-rest-of-population-finds-survey-05499 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Young-adults-more-likely-to-be-non-drinkers-than-rest-of-population-finds-survey-05499 Eight in 10 food and drink leaders hold a positive outlook for the year ahead, finds survey Eight in 10 food and drink leaders hold a positive outlook for the year ahead: A recent survey has found that 81% of leaders in the UK food and drink sector hold a positive outlook for the industry's prospects in the coming year. Despite this optimism, the sector faces mounting challenges, including the twin pressures of rising energy costs and constraints on consumer spending, which will continue to test businesses' resilience. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-food-and-drink-leaders-hold-a-positive-outlook-for-the-year-ahead-finds-survey-05537 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-food-and-drink-leaders-hold-a-positive-outlook-for-the-year-ahead-finds-survey-05537 Families are eating less healthy foods due to the cost of living crisis, finds survey Families are eating less healthy foods due to the cost of living crisis: A recent study has revealed that families are shifting towards less healthy eating habits, resorting to ready meals and processed foods as a result of the cost of living crisis. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Families-are-eating-less-healthy-foods-due-to-the-cost-of-living-crisis-finds-survey-05540 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Families-are-eating-less-healthy-foods-due-to-the-cost-of-living-crisis-finds-survey-05540 Survey finds that people who watch live sporting events in pubs and bars spend 36% more on dining and drinking out each month Survey finds that people who watch live sporting events in pubs and bars spend 36% more on dining and drinking out each month: A survey of consumers has revealed that individuals who watch live sporting events in pubs and bars tend to spend 36% more on dining and drinking outside their homes each month compared to those who do not. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-finds-that-people-who-watch-live-sporting-events-in-pubs-and-bars-spend-36percent-more-on-dining-and-drinking-out-each-month-05551 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-finds-that-people-who-watch-live-sporting-events-in-pubs-and-bars-spend-36percent-more-on-dining-and-drinking-out-each-month-05551 37% of consumers are less likely to return to a hospitality venue if prices are increased, finds survey 37% of consumers are less likely to return to a hospitality venue if prices are increased: A new survey looking at brand loyalty has revealed that over a third (37%) of UK consumers state that they would be less inclined to revisit a hospitality venue if prices are increased. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/37percent-of-consumers-are-less-likely-to-return-to-a-hospitality-venue-if-prices-are-increased-finds-survey-05552 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/37percent-of-consumers-are-less-likely-to-return-to-a-hospitality-venue-if-prices-are-increased-finds-survey-05552 UK consumers are now considering the environment when buying food, recent survey finds UK consumers are now considering the environment when buying food: According to a new survey by IPSOS, people in the UK are increasingly considering the environment when buying food. Seven in ten (70%) respondents said that healthy products should not harm the environment, with another 43% stating that they're willing to change their diet to help 'contribute to a better world'. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/UK-consumers-are-now-considering-the-environment-when-buying-food-recent-survey-finds-05579 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/UK-consumers-are-now-considering-the-environment-when-buying-food-recent-survey-finds-05579 38% of Universal Credit claimants state they have gone a whole day with little or no food due to money, according to survey 38% of Universal Credit claimants state they have gone a whole day with little or no food due to money: A survey into people's eating habits has uncovered that almost four in 10 Brits who have made a Universal Credit Claim have admitted to either not eating, or eating very little for a whole day over the last month. The study by YouGov for Trussell Trust polled over 1,800 respondents, to uncover how the cost-of-living crisis has affected people's diets. Furthermore, two in 10 respondents said they could not cook hot food due to the cost of using their cooker and utilities. In addition to skipping at least one meal in the last month (40%) seven out of 10 people surveyed who received their cost-of-living payment in late July, said they had already spent it in full; with 64% saying they had spent the £326 on food. The cost-of-living crisis has affected people in different ways, with 34% of participants saying they had fallen into debt as a result. Furthermore, 23% said they hadn't been able to make essential travel to essential appointments (doctor's, dentist etc.), due to not being able to afford public transport or fuel. Data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that salaries in many areas of the UK are not keeping up with the rate of inflation; with wages falling by an average of 4% when measured against inflation. On the other hand, some areas of the UK saw salaries increase, with the average wage of those living in London increasing by 5% from March to June of 2022. Emma Revie, Chief Executive for Trussell Trust, said: "We are deeply concerned that 40% of people claiming Universal Credit are skipping meals, as winter approaches, and this is only going to get worse for people who already struggling to get by." http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/38percent-of-Universal-Credit-claimants-state-they-have-gone-a-whole-day-with-little-or-no-food-due-to-money-according-to-survey-05193 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/38percent-of-Universal-Credit-claimants-state-they-have-gone-a-whole-day-with-little-or-no-food-due-to-money-according-to-survey-05193 Over a quarter of Brits said they are less likely to cook a Sunday roast due to rising costs, survey reveals Over a quarter of Brits said they are less likely to cook a Sunday roast due to rising costs: A recent study into how the cost-of-living crisis has affected the public's shopping and cooking habits has found that 26% of respondents said they are less likely to cook a Sunday roast; due to rising energy bills. The annual BBC Good Food Nation survey polled over 3,000 Brits from the age of five years old and above to uncover how the British public have altered their shopping and cooking to help save money. The rising cost-of-living has impacted everyone in different ways, with shopping and food being two of the most affected sectors. When asked about other ways they save money through food, 28% said they plan their meals to use cheaper ingredients and so they waste less food. In addition, 23% batch cooking as their preferred way to spend less with a further 22% saying they freeze their batch bakes and heat them up at a later date. Not using kitchen appliances is also a common way to save money, with 18% saying they no longer switch the oven on. In addition, one in five stated they are baking less biscuits and cakes due to the cost of energy. The study also looked at how parents could alter what their children eat, with 15% of respondents saying they make their children packed lunches, instead of paying for school dinners. The research also found that just over a fifth of respondents (22%) have bought less alcohol to cost cut and one in five are buying less meat. Dairy products, such as cream (13%) and butter (11%), have also seen a slight decrease in sales. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-a-quarter-of-Brits-said-they-are-less-likely-to-cook-a-Sunday-roast-due-to-rising-costs-survey-reveals-05221 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-a-quarter-of-Brits-said-they-are-less-likely-to-cook-a-Sunday-roast-due-to-rising-costs-survey-reveals-05221 More than eight in 10 households are contaminating their recycling unintentionally, finds survey More than eight in 10 households are contaminating their recycling unintentionally: A survey by Recycle Now has found that despite their best intentions, over 84% of households are making mistakes when recycling, causing their recycling to become contaminated with one or more prohibited items. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/More-than-eight-in-10-households-are-contaminating-their-recycling-unintentionally-finds-survey-05209 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/More-than-eight-in-10-households-are-contaminating-their-recycling-unintentionally-finds-survey-05209 67% Brits are eating food which has exceeded its expiry date, according to survey 67% Brits are eating food which has exceeded its expiry date: A survey of Brits has revealed that many people are now eating food which has exceeded its use-by date, with more than half (53%) also saying that they remove any 'bad bits' from food which has expired to make it fit for eating. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/67percent-Brits-are-eating-food-which-has-exceeded-its-expiry-date-according-to-survey-05210 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/67percent-Brits-are-eating-food-which-has-exceeded-its-expiry-date-according-to-survey-05210 Six in 10 UK consumers buy some of their groceries online, reveals survey Six in 10 UK consumers buy some of their groceries online: A survey has revealed that in the UK, 60% of shoppers purchase at least some of their groceries online, with 16% saying they order all, or most online. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Six-in-10-UK-consumers-buy-some-of-their-groceries-online-reveals-survey-05143 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Six-in-10-UK-consumers-buy-some-of-their-groceries-online-reveals-survey-05143 Free or subsidised food and drink could help entice workers back to the office, finds survey Free or subsidised food and drink could help entice workers back to the office: A survey of workers in the UK has revealed that employers seeking to encourage their staff back to the office, might have some success if they offered free or subsidised food and drink. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Free-or-subsidised-food-and-drink-could-help-entice-workers-back-to-the-office-finds-survey-05159 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Free-or-subsidised-food-and-drink-could-help-entice-workers-back-to-the-office-finds-survey-05159