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2026 Food Industry Study FSM
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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?
(Required.)
Yes - Please provide your email address at the end of the survey
No
I'm not sure
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2.
Where do you reside?
(Required.)
City
State
Country
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3.
For how long have you worked in your current position?
(Required.)
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)
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4.
For how long have you been working in the food industry?
(Required.)
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
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5.
In which geographical region(s) does your organization primarily operate? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Global
North America
Latin America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Oceania
Not Applicable
Other (please specify)
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6.
Choose your gender?
(Required.)
Male
Female
Do not wish to answer
7.
How did you hear about this study?
8.
Are you aware of any labor issues in any of your company's divisions or operational roles? Which are they?
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9.
Choose all that apply
(Required.)
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)
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10.
Which sector of the food chain do you work in?
Select the most appropriate responses.
(Required.)
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)
