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• More than seven in 10 adults (72%) say they’re more likely to patronize a restaurant if it serves locally produced foods. (National Restaurant Association; phone: 202-331-5900)
• McDonald’s serves 9 million pounds of French fries worldwide every day. (McDonald’s; phone: 630-623-3000)
• Eight in 10 Americans (81%) say their favorite flavors are sweet. (Culinary Visions Panel; phone: 312-280-4757)
• Two thirds of 18-34-year-olds (67%) say it’s okay to “double-dip” (dip once, take a bit, then dip again) while snacking, compared to 28% of people 55 and older. (T.G.I. Friday’s; phone: 972-662-5400)
• Americans are expected to spend $15 billion on tea in 2012. (Packaged Facts; phone: 240-747-3095)
• Draft beer accounts for 10% of U.S. beer consumption. (Beer Institute; phone: 202-737-2337)
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