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Plenty of us would be more than happy to have breakfast food at any meal. Eggs, fried potatoes, fresh berries, tea…what’s not to like? What are some of the most beloved breakfast foods?

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In 2024, the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University surveyed 9,000 Canadians on their breakfast preferences. What did they find?

First:
• 57% of these Canadian respondents eat breakfast every day
• 80% have this delicious meal at home
• 11% eat breakfast at work
• 2% regularly eat breakfast at a restaurant
• 2% eat their breakfast in transit, be it in their own cars or on public transportation

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And what are Canadians most likely to be eating in the morning?

2024. Canadians’ Favourite Breakfast Food
i.    Toast or Bagels. 41%
ii.   Eggs with Bacon, Ham, or Sausages on the side. 38%
iii.  Cereal or Granola. 30%
iv.   Fruit + Oatmeal. 23%
v.    Yogurt or Smoothies. 18.3%
vi.   Pancakes or Waffles. 12%
vii.  Pastries or Muffins. 11%
viii. Protein Shakes or Bars. 6%
ix.   Leftovers from Dinner. 6%

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Most Popular Breakfast Beverages
i.   Coffee. 53%
ii. Water. 13%
iii. Tea. 11%
iv. Juice. 9%
v.  Milk. 8%

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