In Transparency We Trust
Armed with their smartphones and the web, today’s grocery shoppers are more knowledgeable and hungry for information than ever before. A growing desire to know how foods are manufactured, where and by whom, has made product transparency the new norm. For retailers and food companies, taking the lead in guiding consumers down a path of greater understanding is vital.
“Consumers are taking more interest in how animals are raised and slaughtered, and how meat is processed. As a result, authenticity and transparency are also under the microscope,” noted the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s “What’s in Store 2016” report. “This is where an educated staff can make a difference. Educating consumers about deli meat producers and the products can build a connection for them and help them to feel invested in their purchase.”
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They looked identical to Oreos.
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The Gluten-Free Chocolate-Flavored Sandwich Cookies from Simple Truth, Kroger s store brand, were first up in my gluten-free cookie taste test.
The cookies came in a small box which only contains 16 cookies, and although they re gluten-free, they re not certified-gluten-free, which means that if you have celiac disease, these cookies may not be an option for you.
Unlike the gluten-free Oreos, which I struggled to find in nearby stores, this generic brand was much more widely available.
The first cookie I tried was the Kroger store-brand chocolate sandwich cookie.
The Gluten-Free Chocolate-Flavored Sandwich Cookies from Simple Truth, Kroger s store brand, were first up in my gluten-free cookie taste test.
If You Have This Seasoning at Home, Throw It Out Now, FDA Says
By Sarah Crow of Best Life |
If You Have This Seasoning at Home, Throw It Out Now, FDA Says
Before you go to add some flavor to that dish you re cooking for dinner tonight, you might want to check the seasoning you re using to make sure it s safe first. A popular herb is being recalled due to potential contamination with
Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause serious health issues. Read on to discover if you need to purge your fridge now, and while you re clearing out your kitchen, If You Have This Meat at Home, Throw It Away Now, USDA Says.