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Fairtrade America reports increasing awareness, trust among U.S. consumers

Organization releases Fairtrade Consumer Insights report.

July 28, 2021

Fairtrade America says results from its biennial Fairtrade Consumer Insights report point to increased trust and favorable perception of Fairtrade certified brands and products among consumers, as well as increased recognition of the Fairtrade Mark.

EU commissioner right to say ‘fake news’ hurts food industry

Vytenis Andriukaitis says fake news can damage citizen’s trust in food system and science.

Crystal Lindell

February 27, 2019

Fake news is even impacting the food industry these days. Vytenis Andriukaitis, a member of the EU Commission in charge of Health and Food Safety, recently addressed the topic at Food Fest 2019.

SmartLabel platform now features 28,000 products

App gives consumers ingredients list, allergen information, other information.

Christian Metzger

June 12, 2018

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More than 28,000 products now appear on SmartLabel, an app designed to give consumers more information than what appears on packaging.

IFIC Foundation survey finds misinformation, “health halos” translate into bad food choices

Survey says 80 percent of Americans encounter conflicting information.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 17, 2017

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Americans are better informed than ever about food. They’re also sorely misinformed. It’s almost a parallel universe to what the public is experiencing with real and “fake” news. More importantly, according to findings from the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)’s 12th Annual Food and Health Survey, America’s nutritional literacy is sorely lacking — and the nation’s health may be suffering as a result.

Report: Consumers’ GMO knowledge still minimal, but getting better

Most unaware of GMO labeling law; concern growing about consuming foods with GMOs.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 14, 2016

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The NPD Group’s research reveals that as more consumers recognize that GMOs have benefits in producing better and more resilient crops, such awareness comes with worries about consuming GMOs. As a result, GMOs have become the fastest growing food additive concern, NPD Group says.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Items Tagged with 'consumer awareness'

ARTICLES

Fairtrade America reports increasing awareness, trust among U.S. consumers

EU commissioner right to say ‘fake news’ hurts food industry

SmartLabel platform now features 28,000 products

IFIC Foundation survey finds misinformation, “health halos” translate into bad food choices

Report: Consumers’ GMO knowledge still minimal, but getting better

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