Blue Bell recalls ice cream due to Listeria concerns
Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling select ice cream products produced in its Sylacauga, Ala., plant because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. IFT Daily News
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General Mills addresses concerns over Annie’s standards
Annie’s consumers are petitioning General Mills to pledge to uphold Annie’s Homegrown organic standards, as part of an online campaign. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News
Are U.S. consumers’ concerns about sodium intake on the wane?
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prepares to issue voluntary sodium guidelines for food manufacturers and restaurants, food market research by The NPD Group, a global information company, … Continue Reading →
Schnucks closing raises concerns
The announcement on Monday that Schnucks Markets will close a North St. Louis store on May 10 has sparked criticism from both city officials and residents. Content Classification: Curated read … Continue Reading →
Study: Sweetener concerns don’t affect purchase decisions
Consumer concerns about sweeteners are important, but they do not affect purchase decisions, according to an SN webinar Wednesday. read more Supermarket News
FMI Reacts to SNAP Concerns
ARLINGTON, Va. — Food Marketing Institute on Thursday urged recipients of government food assistance not to use up their monthly allotment all at once just because of the government shutdown. … Continue Reading →
Shoppers’ Concerns Over Prices May Be Coming Back, Batenic Says
LAS VEGAS — Price was not one of consumers’ top 10 concerns in a 2013 study of shopper trends released by the National Grocers Association, though that statistic could already … Continue Reading →
Top Consumer Food Concerns of 2012: Drought, ‘Pink Slime,’ GMOs
NEW YORK — The Midwest drought, “pink slime” controversy and genetically modified organisms were the most influential food stories for consumers in 2012, according to a survey by Hunter Public … Continue Reading →
Food Safety Concerns Remain Constant
CHICAGO — Concern over the safety of our country’s food supply has remained constant even with frequent recalls and other food safety issues this year, according to the NPD Group. … Continue Reading →
Low/no/reduced sodium claims decline despite salt concerns
Despite increased awareness about the risks of too much sodium in consumers’ diets and pledges from governments around the world to reduce salt levels in food, products with low/no/reduced sodium … Continue Reading →