Panic buying psychology and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer behaviour
ABCPanic buying and an interest in sanitiser and sourdough bread recipes are among the strange consumer trends to emerge during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Sourdough and sanitiser recipes were a major supermarket's most searched items during the pandemic A study of consumers found 46 per cent care more about Australian-made since COVID-19 A major supermarket has seen a 33 per cent increase in fruit and vegetable sales to health-conscious consumers Researchers are delving into the psychology of panic buyers and why they do it, as well as finding consumers are way more focused on country of origin than ever before. Dr Umberger said 46 per cent of consumers told researchers that Australian origin was of more importance to them since the COVID-19 pandemic. "Sixty per cent think that fruit and veg is the most important Australian-made category," Mr Cairns said in his presentation at the Food Agility Summit 2021. Despite new fiscal challenges facing many Australian consumers, Dr Umberger said environmental considerations were still "front and centre".
History of this topic
COVID-19 reshaped the way we buy, prepare and consume food
The Hindu
Coronavirus panic-buying: As supermarkets ration items, should customers be stockpiling?
The IndependentI'm working at a supermarket during the coronavirus pandemic. This is what it's like
ABCFarmers call for calm amid unprecedented coronavirus supermarket panic buying
ABCCoronavirus isn't causing Australia to run out of food — but why are shelves still bare?
ABC
Australia coronavirus outbreak: PM warns of ‘once-in-100 year’ crisis
CNNScott Morrison says panic buying driven by coronavirus lockdown fears is 'ridiculous' and 'un-Australian'
ABCCoronavirus is causing panic buying, but what does that mean for Australia's food security?
ABC
Coronavirus: Supermarkets appeal for public to stop panic buying as shelves emptied across UK
The Independent
Toilet paper, canned food: What explains coronavirus panic buying
Al Jazeera
When the government’s coronavirus guidance is this contradictory, you can’t blame people for panic-buying
The Independent
Spike in UK Coronavirus cases triggers panic buying fever
India Today
Covid19 scare prompts \'panic buy\' in Australia
Deccan Chronicle
Coronavirus panic buying increase at Australian stores - toilet paper, bottled water first to go
Daily MailDiscover Related
