For our current Food mag, Baybuzz conducted a reader survey to gauge just how ‘foodie’ are we here in Hawke’s Bay?
Here are some highlights:
‘Health zealots’ in purchasing and consuming food – 43%
Really like to cook – 36%
Vegetarian of vegan – 27%
Prefer organic food – 41%
Reducing red meat consumption – 70%
Reducing sugar – 55%
Never ordered food online – 69%
Purchase take-out food – 50% once or twice a month
Amount spent on food consumed outside the home – $33 per week
Weekly home food budget per person – $99 per person
Preference for Saturday nite dining out – gourmet or winery restaurant (37%), ethnic restaurant (34%)
Someone in family working in the food biz — 26%
Check out the full report in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine).