The same amount of respondents believe that COVID-19 is a “real threat.” At the same time, concern for the environment remains powerful, pointing towards a dilemma in the minds of consumers as they try to balance the critical priorities of human existence through safe food and sustainability.

In its 13th edition, the Tetra Pak Index claims to have uncovered a 10% increase in global concern about food safety and future food supplies, now at 40%, compared to 30% in 2019. In addition, more than 50% of consumers not only believe that improving food safety is the responsibility of manufacturers, they see it as the number one issue that companies need to tackle now and in the future.