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American Consumers Showing Aversion to "Made in China" Label

Most say they are avoiding Chinese products, willing to pay more for U.S. products

August 30, 2007

Most Americans report paying more attention to which countries produce the products they buy, say they are making an effort to avoid buying products made in China, and express a willingness to pay higher prices for similar goods made in the United States. Americans are more likely to blame U.S. businesses and U.S. safety inspectors rather than Chinese manufacturers or Chinese inspectors for the recent problems with Chinese goods.More ...

Americans Anxious About Imports from China

August 30, 2007

One too many recalls have Americans way down on imports from China.

Half of Grocery Shoppers Seek "Made in America" Label

Poll finds significant concern about safety of Chinese-based food products

July 11, 2007

The "Made in America" label has typically appealed to Americans' sense of national pride, but with the FDA recently halting the import of certain seafood products from China because of "filth" and illegal contaminants, the label could now be a draw to consumers who are concerned about the safety of imported food. About half of U.S. grocery shoppers say they make a special effort to buy food items produced in the United States.More ...

Pet Owners Not Worried That Their Pets Will Get Sick From Pet Food

Most don't agree with pain and suffering damages for pets

April 3, 2007

Despite recent incidents of pet food contamination, most dog and cat owners tell Gallup they are not worried about their own pets getting sick from tainted food. Pet owners are less likely to buy certain brands of pet food, but will not avoid store-bought pet food altogether. Pet owners and non-pet owners agree that pet owners should not be eligible for pain and suffering damages when a pet dies as a result of the actions of another party.More ...

China's Consumer-Goods Gaps Represent Budding Market Opportunities

Half of rural Chinese own a mobile phone; 4% own a computer

March 30, 2007

Though making consumer spending a more central element of China's growth won't be easy, the fact that average incomes are rising in both urban and rural areas points to significant market opportunities. Just half of rural Chinese (49%) say they own a mobile phone, versus 82% of urban Chinese. Just 4% of rural residents own a computer, versus about one-third (33%) of urban dwellers.More ...

Americans Paying More for Gas, Utilities, Food, and Healthcare

Only positive note is cost of housing

June 19, 2006

A majority of Americans believe the amount they pay for gasoline, home utilities, food and groceries, local property taxes, out-of-pocket healthcare costs and drugs, and health insurance coverage has gone up over the past year. A majority also say their take-home pay has stayed the same or has gone down. At the same time, many homeowners say the value of their homes have gone up, and renters report generally stable rent.More ...

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