Data is aggregated for six months from January to June 2022.
*Monthly
**Original survey question asked respondents to allocate 100 points to six different attributes based on their importance when shopping for food.
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Important attributes for Gen Z when food shopping in the U.S. 2022
In 2022, the most important factor for a Generation Z consumer when purchasing food in the U.S. in the *** of the food. Taste and nutrition were also two important aspects that Gen Z members consider.
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Purdue University. (June 1, 2022). Attributes that are important to Generation Z consumers when purchasing food in the U.S. in 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1366122/important-attributes-for-gen-z-when-food-shopping-in-the-us/
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Purdue University. (2022). Attributes that are important to Generation Z consumers when purchasing food in the U.S. in 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/1366122/important-attributes-for-gen-z-when-food-shopping-in-the-us/
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Attributes that are important to Generation Z consumers when purchasing food in the U.S. in 2022 [Graph], Purdue University, June 1, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1366122/important-attributes-for-gen-z-when-food-shopping-in-the-us/