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Fifty-seven percent of Americans feel surgery drinkcompanies contribute to high rates of obesity in the United States, same surveysays; 51% think sugary drink companies unfairly target youth and minorities  (Yale Rude Centerfor Food Policy)
Fifty percent of Americans support or strongly supportlimiting soft drink servings sizes at restaurants to 16 oz., with supporthighest among African-Americans and in the Northeast region of the U.S.  (Center forScience in the Public Interest)
More than 76% of Americans do not feel that peanutsshould be banned in schools, the same survey says the number of consumers underthe age of 18 with food allergies is up 17% between 1997 and 2007.  (CDC)Thirty-five percent of global drinkers believe thatnatural ingredients highly influential in encouraging them to pay more foralcoholic beverages. (researchandmarkets.com)
Seventy-six percent of United States consumers say theypurchase salads at restaurants because they are looking for a healthier option.(Technomic)
Consumers in the United States spent 3% more atcommercial foodservice outlets this past winter than they did a year ago, withover half of increase coming from increased ticket/check. (NPD Group)
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