Armour survey shows 49% of US parents cite dinner as most stressful meal

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

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  • Smithfield-backed Armour released a 2026 consumer report flagging dinner as the top pressure point for US parents.
  • Survey of 2,000 parents found 49% rate dinner as the most stressful mealtime; 57% feel rushed during busy periods.
  • Planning burden outweighed eating time: 39% spend the most time preparing dinner; 23% spend the most time eating together.
  • Households leaned on convenience to manage volatility: 89% stock quick meals; 43% use grab-and-go meals at least sometimes.
  • “Success” shifted to outcomes over ideals: 56% cite kids enjoying food; 46% cite everyone eating what is served.


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