Snack purchase channels in Great Britain 2014

This statistic shows the distribution of snack purchase in Great Britain in 2014, by outlet. According to respondents to the survey conducted for Bord Bia Irish Food Board, the majority of snacks are purchased from supermarkets.

Distribution of snack purchases in Great Britain in 2014, by outlet

Characteristic	Share of snacking occasions
Supermarkets	80%
Convenience/symbol stores	7%
Independent grocery	2%
Cafe/restaurant	2%
Petrol shop, garage	1%
Fast food chain	1%
Other**	8%

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Release date

March 2014

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Region

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Survey time period

2014

Number of respondents

3,000*

Age group

16 years and older

Special properties

2,911 snacking occasions

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* Research was conducted in the UK and Ireland using focus groups, online discussion groups and an online survey with a nationally representative sample of 3,000 respondents. The exact proportion of British respondents is not given, however the figures are based on 2,911 'snacking occasions' in Great Britain.
** 'Others' at 1 percent or less include at food market, other takeaway food outlet, park, beach, gym/fitness centre and disco/nightclub.

Exact date of survey not given.

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