PEI Hard Clam Buyer Interest Survey Question Title * 1. First Name Question Title * 2. Last Name Question Title * 3. Business / Organization Question Title * 4. Role / Title Question Title * 5. Email Question Title * 6. Phone Number Question Title * 7. City / Province Question Title * 8. Does your business currently purchase or serve hard clams? Yes, regularly Yes, occasionally Not currently, but we have in the past No Question Title * 9. If yes, approximately how many hard clams do you currently purchase? Less than 100 per week 100–250 per week 251–500 per week 501–1,000 per week More than 1,000 per week Purchasing varies seasonally Not currently purchasing Question Title * 10. Where do you currently source hard clams from? Question Title * 11. How interested would you be in purchasing PEI-grown hard clams if they were commercially available? Not interested Very interested Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 12. What quantity of PEI hard clams could you potentially purchase? Less than 100 per week 100–250 per week 251–500 per week 501–1,000 per week 1,001–2,500 per week More than 2,500 per week Seasonal or event-based purchasing Unsure at this time Question Title * 13. What clam size(s) would be most useful for your business? Littleneck / smaller clams Middleneck Topneck Cherrystone Larger chowder-size clams Multiple sizes Unsure / would like more information Question Title * 14. What product specifications or attributes are most important to you? Not important Somewhat important Very important Consistent size and grading Consistent size and grading Not important Consistent size and grading Somewhat important Consistent size and grading Very important Freshness Freshness Not important Freshness Somewhat important Freshness Very important PEI origin PEI origin Not important PEI origin Somewhat important PEI origin Very important Reliable year-round supply Reliable year-round supply Not important Reliable year-round supply Somewhat important Reliable year-round supply Very important Sustainability Sustainability Not important Sustainability Somewhat important Sustainability Very important Question Title * 15. What packaging or case format would best meet your needs? Question Title * 16. Are there any other product specifications or requirements we should consider? Question Title * 17. How would you be most likely to use PEI hard clams? Raw bar / shellfish program Appetizer Pasta or entrée Chowder / soup Catering or events Retail seafood counter Wholesale / distribution Seasonal menu feature Other: __________ Question Title * 18. Would you be interested in learning more about PEI hard clams? Yes, please contact me Yes, I would be interested in receiving a sample Yes, please send product information when available Maybe, keep me informed Not at this time Question Title * 19. Is there anything else that would influence your decision to purchase PEI hard clams? Done