The Consumer Food Insights Report, a new monthly report identifying trends and changes in consumer food purchases and preferences, has been released.

The survey, from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability, assesses food security and spending, consumer satisfaction and value.

Their survey of 12-hundred consumers, in January showed  25% of respondents were unable to find a specific food product at the grocery store.

More than 30% had to wait for their next paycheck to buy groceries and more than half of respondents blame COVID-related shutdowns for the rise in meat prices.

The grocery items most commonly mentioned as missing were chicken, beef and dairy products.