A survey conducted by market researcher ACNielsen revealed that every second Hungarian takes into consideration food safety when they decide where to spend their money, index.hu reports. 1 out of every 2 consumers said they would be willing to pay more if they knew the food was safe. 45% of Hungarians believe bio (organic) food is safer than non-bio products, and 58% expressed their belief that Hungarian products were safer than imported items. Of those surveyed, only 9% expressed confidence in the safety of genetically modified food, with 64% convinced that such products are unsafe. Of those polled, 74% felt that food manufacturers were responsible for the safety of their products, with 17% believing it was the government’s duty, and 9% that it was the retailer’s obligation. ACNielsen conducted this survey in 54 countries and the Hungarian results were similar to those found in other nations.
