Stampede Culinary Partners Shares Food Safety Research
Headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois, Stampede boasts nearly 530,000 square feet of production and innovation facilities across Oak Lawn and Bedford Park, Illinois; Sunland Park, New Mexico; Alma, Georgia; and Cambridge, Ontario, which annually produces, stores, and distributes 300 million pounds of retail and menu product. Courtesy Stampede Culinary Partners.
Stampede Culinary Partners recently released the results of its 2025 Food Safety Survey — a comprehensive, nationwide study of over 6,200 U.S. consumers, shedding light on how food safety is shaping consumer behavior and brand trust.
Key findings include:
- 92% of consumers prioritize food safety when selecting restaurants or grocery items.
- 85% of consumers are willing to pay more for products with enhanced food safety measures.
- Nearly 60% of respondents have experienced foodborne illness — highlighting rising consumer scrutiny across the supply chain.
The report also explores the impact of food safety on brand partnerships and purchasing decisions, especially in a climate where transparency, sourcing, and food safety practices are under the microscope.
The full report is available for download.
About Stampede Culinary Partners
Stampede is an innovative protein solutions company and the largest producer of sous vide products in North America. Headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois, Stampede boasts nearly 530,000 square feet of production and innovation facilities across Oak Lawn and Bedford Park, Illinois; Sunland Park, New Mexico; Alma, Georgia; and Cambridge, Ontario, which annually produce, store, and distribute 300 million pounds of retail and menu products including chicken, beef, turkey, pork, vegetables, prepared meals, and alternative proteins for leading restaurants, top retailers, club stores, food service distributors, airlines, convenience stores, military channels, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments. Known for being Butchers by Trade, Stampede recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of its world-class Butcher Certification Program by expanding the program through a prestigious partnership with New Mexico State University, elevating the skills of their employees across all locations. Stampede consistently achieves the highest level of awards in its safety audits and certifications, including top scores from BRCGS, which are either accepted or required by 70% of the top 10 global retailers.
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