Online Study on 'Meal Preparation' (March 2026) Question Title * 1. Please provide the following information so that we may contact you: Name City/Town State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Email Address Phone Number Question Title * 2. Are you a current citizen of the USA living in the United States? Yes No Question Title * 3. Are you, or someone in your household employed by…? A car manufacturer A car rental company A food manufacturer or processor A food wholesaler or distributor A government agency A market research company A newspaper, TV, or radio station A telecommunications company An advertising agency/ Public Relations A Financial Institution/Firm/Company A Travel/Tourism company None of the above Question Title * 4. With which gender do you most identify with? Male Female Non Binary/Non Conforming Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What is your age? Under 18 years old 18-20 years old 21-30 years old 31-40 years old 41-50 years old 51-64 years old 65 years old and above Question Title * 6. Including yourself, how many people are currently living in your household? 1 (just myself) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 or more Question Title * 7. Who do you live with in your home?Select all that apply..... Partner/Spouse Parents Children aged 0-5 Children aged 6-13 Children aged 14-17 Children 18+ Siblings Grandparents Other family members Friends/housemates Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Thinking about all the grocery shopping that is done for your household, about how much do you personally do? All of it Most of it At least half of it Less than half of it None of it Question Title * 9. How much of the lunch and dinner preparation/cooking do you personally do? All of it Most of it At least half of it Less than half of it None of it Question Title * 10. Which of the following meals types/flavors do you typically make or prepare at home?Select all that apply..... Chinese Greek Italian Mexican Indian Thai None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. How often are you making / preparing Mexican meals at home? At least once per week A few times per month Once or twice per month Once every few months or less Question Title * 12. Which, if any, of the following types of Mexican meal products are you AWARE OF but have NEVER personally bought and used?Select all that apply.... Tortillas (soft, any size) Taco Sauce Canned Chilis/Jalapeños Jarred salsa Hard Taco Shells Mexican Meal Kits (e.g. shells or tortillas and seasoning or sauces in one package) Taco Seasoning Mixes (packets or jars) Enchilada Sauce Refried Beans Rice I have bought and used all of the above Question Title * 13. Which of the following types of Mexican meal products have you personally purchased and used more than once in the past 2 years?Select all that apply.... Tortillas (soft, any size) Taco Sauce Canned Chilis/Jalapeños Jarred salsa Hard Taco Shells Mexican Meal Kits (e.g. shells or tortillas and seasoning or sauces in one package) Taco Seasoning Mixes (packets or jars) Enchilada Sauce Refried Beans Rice None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Which of the following types of Mexican meal products have you personally purchased and used at least TWICE in the past 6 months, and intend to continue buying?Select all that apply.... Tortillas (soft, any size) Taco Sauce Canned Chilis/Jalapeños Jarred salsa Hard Taco Shells Mexican Meal Kits (e.g. shells or tortillas and seasoning or sauces in one package) Taco Seasoning Mixes (packets or jars) Enchilada Sauce Refried Beans Rice None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. Which of the following types of Mexican meal products have you personally purchased and used at least TWICE in the past 3 months, and intend to continue buying?Select all that apply.... Tortillas (soft, any size) Taco Sauce Canned Chilis/Jalapeños Jarred salsa Hard Taco Shells Mexican Meal Kits (e.g. shells or tortillas and seasoning or sauces in one package) Taco Seasoning Mixes (packets or jars) Enchilada Sauce Refried Beans Rice None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Are there any that you used to buy regularly (at least once every 3 months) but have NOT personally purchased and used in the past 12 months? Tortillas (soft, any size) Taco Sauce Canned Chilis/Jalapeños Jarred salsa Hard Taco Shells Mexican Meal Kits (e.g. shells or tortillas and seasoning or sauces in one package) Taco Seasoning Mixes (packets or jars) Enchilada Sauce Refried Beans Rice None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. Thinking of the Mexican Meal kits specifically, (e.g. package containing shells, sauces and or spices together), which best describes your brand experience? I purchase Old El Paso meal kits regularly (at least twice in six months) I used to purchase Old El Paso regularly (at least twice in six months) but have stopped buying in the past year I purchase Oretga meal kits meal kits regularly (at least twice in six months) I used to purchase Ortega meal kits regularly (at least twice in six months) but have stopped buying in the past year I purchase another brand of meal kits meal kits regularly (at least twice in six months) I used to purchase another brand of meal kits regularly (at least twice in six months) but have stopped buying in the past year None applies Question Title * 18. Which, if any, of the following brands and types of Mexican Meal Kits have you used before. Select all that apply..... Old El Paso TACO DINNER KIT HARD/SOFT Old El Paso DINNER KIT SOFT TACO Old El Paso DINNER KIT TACO STAND N STUFF Old El Paso STAND ‘N STUFF BOLD TACO DINNER KIT NACHO CHEESE Old El Paso TACO DINNER KIT CRUNCHY Taco Bell Crunchy & Soft Taco Kit - 12.9oz Taco Bell Crunchy Taco Dinner Kit, 8.85 oz Taco Bell Soft Taco Cravings Kit 14.8 oz Old El Paso HARD/SOFT DINNER KIT BOLD NACHO CHS Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, 12 count Taco Shells 8.9oz Ortega Grande Hard & Soft Taco Kit, 19.9 oz Ortega Soft Taco Kit 15.6 oz Ortega Taco Dinner Kit, Hard Tacos, 18 Count, 14.9oz Ortega Fiesta Flats Flat Bottom Taco Shells Kit 9.6 oz None of the above Question Title * 19. Below is a list of additional Mexican Meal Kits. Which, if any, of the following have you used before? Select all that apply..... Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Cravings Kit, 22.6 oz Box Taco Bell Cheesy Double Decker Taco Dinner Kit, 13.86 oz Old El Paso BIRRIA KIT 10CT Taco Bell Queso-Burrito Cravings Kit, 21.5 oz Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Kit - 17.3oz Old El Paso Breakfast Taco Kit 6CT Old El Paso Mexican Pizza Kit with Queso Sauce 10.66 oz Old El Paso Cheesy Chimichanga Kit with Queso Sauce 4 Ct, 8.28 oz None of the above Question Title * 20. Now thinking more broadly about all Mexican meal products (including seasoning, shells, sauces, etc.), which of these brands are you aware of? Select all that apply. Ortega Mission Taco Bell McCormick Rosarita Las Palmas Siete Old El Paso None of these Question Title * 21. And still thinking about all Mexican meal products (including seasoning, shells, sauces, etc.), which of these brands do you purchase and use regularly (at least twice in six months)? Select all that apply. Ortega Mission Taco Bell McCormick Rosarita Las Palmas Siete Old El Paso None of these Question Title * 22. And are there any of these brands that you used to buy regularly but have stopped buying in the past year?Select all that apply Ortega Mission Taco Bell McCormick Rosarita Las Palmas Siete Old El Paso None of these Question Title * 23. And are there any of these brands that you have heard of but never purchased?Select all that apply Ortega Mission Taco Bell McCormick Rosarita Las Palmas Siete Old El Paso None of these Question Title * 24. Do you, or anyone in your household, have any of the allergies below or intolerances? Dairy Gluten Shellfish Nuts Eggs Other not listed None of the above Question Title * 25. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Full Time Part Time On Furlough Homemaker Student Retired Unemployed Question Title * 26. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Some High School or Less Completed High School Some College Undergraduate Degree Post Graduate Degree Question Title * 27. What is your yearly household income before taxes? Less than $34,999 Between $35,000 - $74,999 Between $75,000 - $99,999 Over $100,000 Question Title * 28. What is your race? African American or Black Caucasian or White Hispanic or Latino Asian Pacific Islander Native American Other (please specify) Question Title * 29. We will be inviting a select group of participants to join us in a follow-up interview. If invited, would you be open and available to participate in the follow-up online live 30 minute interview with a moderator during the week of April 20th? Yes No Question Title * 30. If selected to participate in this study, we will ask that you travel to your local grocery store to complete a video-based activity. For this activity, you will be asked to purchase a food product. That we will then ask you to try at home. The product will cost less than $10 and reimbursement for your product purchase is included in the incentive.Is this something you’re comfortable and willing to do? Yes No Question Title * 31. Are you willing and able to purchase and try a product and provide your honest feedback and opinions? Yes No Question Title * 32. How would you describe your approach to food? What factors do you consider as you make your way through the supermarket? Question Title * 33. Just for fun, please can you give me 4 alternative uses for an umbrella, other than to protect yourself from the rain? Question Title * 34. Do you have access to and regularly use any of the following?Select all that apply..... A laptop with a working webcam and microphone A desktop with a working webcam and microphone A smartphone with a working camera and microphone None of the above Question Title * 35. What operating system do you use on your smartphone? iOS Android Other Question Title * 36. How would you classify yourself regarding technology specifically when using a laptop/ desktop and smart phone? I’m an expert I’m very comfortable I’m about average Technology can be confusing at times and hard to use, but I manage I’m not good with technology and find it difficult to work with Question Title * 37. During your participation you will be asked to share your thoughts and experiences by recording videos of yourself and/or the environment around you. How comfortable are you with sharing your image and voice in this manner? Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not very comfortable Question Title * 38. To participate in this research you will need to download on your mobile device the (free) QualSights app which is available for Android and iOS. Do you agree to be the sole account owner of the QualSights app account? Yes No Done