Fruit and Veg Shopping Survey

Fruit and Veg Shopping Survey
Thank you for participating in this anonymous survey. We would like your help with understanding people's shopping behaviours when shopping for fruit and vegetables. We are particularly interested in how, when and why, people choose packaging and if this is part of the decision making process when shopping. We’re also interested in your thoughts on fruit stickers and alternative options.
1. Age*

5-1819-3031-4546-6061+
2. Gender*

FemaleMaleNon binaryTransPrefer not to say
3. Postcode*
4. Where do you mostly buy your fruit and vegetables?*

Major supermarket - Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, CostcoDelivery from major supermarketLocal supermarket ie IGA, Foodland, Psarakos, Leo's etcFruit and vegetable storeSpeciality delivery eg Farmers Direct, Local Organic Delivery etcFarmers marketDirect from farmgateOther
5. Are there any particular types of fruit and vegetables you usually purchase in plastic bags? Yes or No (if no jump to question 7)*

YesNo
6. If Yes- Which produce - tick all that apply?

I tend to use plastic bags for most of my produce purchasesApples, pearsBananaBeans, snow peasBroccoliCapsicumCarrotCauliflowerKiwiMangoOnionPotato, sweet potatoSalad greensStone fruit - plum, peach, cherry etcTomatoOther
7. What are the main reasons you use plastic produce bags when you buy fruit and veggies? Mark all that are relevant*

Convenience/easier to carryForgetting reusable bagsHabitCleaner and more hygienicBags are biodegradable or compostableAll that is availableOther
8. When you have the option of buying pre-packed fruit and vegetables versus loose ones, which do you usually choose?

Pre-packed - if yes go to 8ALoose - if yes go to 8B
8A Why do you choose pre-packed fruit and vegetables over loose?

ConvenienceBulkPriceOther
8B Why do you choose loose fruit and veg over pre-packed where possible?

ConvenienceTo avoid plasticPriceOther
9. When you see a sticker on fruit, what do you think its primary purpose is?*

Don’t knowCheckout scanningTo identify the growerRegulatory requirementsOther
10. If you use supermarket self checkouts, would you:*

Scan the sticker barcode on fruit/vegetable.Use the screen to select the produce variety.I don’t use self-serve checkouts.
11. Would you prefer alternatives to fruit stickers, such as laser etching? (See the picture above)*

Yes, I’d love a sticker-free futureNo, I think stickers are fine.Not sure
Please explain why you find them appealing or not*
12. Would you eat laser branded fruits?*

Sure wouldIf I knew it didn't affect the qualityProbably notOther
13. Do you think fruit stickers have an environmental impact?*

no negative impacta littlemoderatelarge negative impactpositive compared to alternativesdon’t knowOther
14. List up to three things that might encourage people to use fewer plastic produce bags when shopping for fruit and vegetables?
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