Demographics of Consumer Food Spending

The Food Institute's Demographics of Consumer Food Spending, 2007 Edition examines consumer spending patterns on food, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2005 Consumer Expenditures survey (the latest data available). This book provides an easy-to-read breakdown of spending on food overall, food at-home (in 24 categories & sub-categories including beef, poultry, fruits & vegetables, dairy products and bakery products), food away-from-home, and alcoholic beverages. Topics covered include age, income, career, education, race, gender and region of the U.S.

Designed for easy use, the data presents average annual food spending in 2005 by household, food spending as a percent of annual expenditures and distribution of food spending for the following groups:

• Age
• Income
• Size of household
• Various family configurations
• Career
• Education
• Gender
• Race & Ethnicity
• Region of the U.S. (including major metro areas)

2007 Edition

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2006 Edition

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