2026 Food Industry Study FSM Question Title * 1. This survey will gather information about current food industry, talent, and regulatory trends. You may respond anonymously. To incentivize your full participation, we would like to share key trends and summaries with you ahead of any potential publication. Would you like to receive this information? Yes - Please provide your email address at the end of the survey No I'm not sure Question Title * 2. Where do you reside? City State Country Question Title * 3. For how long have you worked in your current position? Less than 6 months 6-12 months 1-2 years 2-5 years 5-10 years Greater than 10 years Not Applicable Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. For how long have you been working in the food industry? Less than 6 months 6 months - 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years 6-10 years 10-15 years 16-20 years More than 20 years I do not work in the food industry Question Title * 5. In which geographical region(s) does your organization primarily operate? (Select all that apply) Global North America Latin America Asia Africa Europe Oceania Not Applicable Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Choose your gender? Male Female Do not wish to answer Question Title * 7. How did you hear about this study? Question Title * 8. Are you aware of any labor issues in any of your company's divisions or operational roles? Which are they? Question Title * 9. Choose all that apply I work in a lab I work in a manufacturing facility I work in a corporate office I work remotely I work at a university I am currently unemployed I'm a student Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Which sector of the food chain do you work in? Select the most appropriate responses. Production - Growing crops, raising livestock, fishing, and aquaculture. Processing - Transforms raw ingredients into consumable products. Distribution and Logistics - Handles transportation, warehousing, and inventory management and ensures food moves efficiently from processors to retailers or institutions. Marketing and Sales - Covers branding, advertising, and sales strategies. Retail - Includes grocery stores, farmers’ markets, online platforms, and foodservice outlets. University Research and Education Institutional Food Manufacturing and Food Preparation - Schools, hospitals, cultural, arts, entertainment and other community locations. Other (please specify) Next
