October 25/Pittsburgh/PRNewswire -- Food packaged in steel cans can be just as nutritious (and sometimes more nutritious) than fresh and frozen varieties, yet many Americans surveyed on behalf of the Canned Food Alliance(1) believe otherwise. Less than half (46%) of those surveyed recognize that canned foods count toward the government's recommended dietary guidelines. Furthermore, nearly 40% of consumers believe canned foods are less nutritious than frozen, and nearly 60% believe they are not as nutritious as fresh foods.
The CFA commissioned a consumer survey to better understand consumers' attitudes and perceptions of canned foods to help inform those efforts. The survey uncovered that, while the majority (84%) of Americans prepare or eat meals made with canned foods at least a couple times a month and one-third (34%) rely on them at least three times a week, many consumers do not appreciate all of the benefits canned foods offer.