The Israeli public is cutting back on food expenses due to the economic situation.
A poll conducted by the Manufacturers Association of Israel's Food Industries Association showed that 61% of Israeli households decreased their expenses on food products in August 2009.
The monthly average expenses on food products and supermarket goods dropped 3.2% and stand at NIS 2,028 (about $550).
According to the Food Industries Association's marketing committee chairman, convenience stores at gas stations have seen a significant rise in sales, with 17% of households purchasing products from them in August 2009, compared with 9% in March this year.
Meanwhile, the major supermarket chains continue to grow stronger, and in August, 2009, they made up 33% of the purchasing power, as opposed to 29% in March.
Neighborhood supermarkets made up 15.4% of the purchasing power in August compared to 13% in March.
For the first time, a drop was noted in the scope of purchasing power directed at inexpensive local supermarkets – 15.4% in August compared with 19% in March and 16% in September 2008.
The poll, which was conducted among 600 respondents, also showed that minimarkets and neighborhood grocery stores make up 13% of food purchasing power and the ultra-Orthodox supermarkets continue to make up 8% of the purchasing power.
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