Barbecue Grilling - New Survey Shows More Americans are Grilling Year-Round -- Even on Valentine's Day

Tuesday, February 21 2006 at 09:44

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Valentine's Day meal planning, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) announced today a new consumer survey showing the popularity of year-round grilling by both men and women is on the rise.

Based on a representative sample of more than 8,000, the report revealed that over 60 percent of Americans are grilling year-round and nearly half grill during winter months including special occasions like Valentine's Day. Grill ownership increased 10 percent from 2003, with eight out of ten households now owning an outdoor barbecue grill or smoker.

Read more about this survey at http://www.prnewswire.com.