Importance country of origin in fresh food purchasing in Flanders (Belgium) 2014-2019
In 2019, just under half of respondents taking part in this survey stated to consider the product's country of origin an important factor when purchasing fresh food products. This was a slight increase in comparison to the previous years. According to this survey, animal welfare was the criterium most widely taken into account by Belgians when doing groceries. Other important criteria included fair trade and the environment.