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Bioengineered label insights

February 22, 2022

What does mandated bioengineered labeling mean for product manufacturers like snack producers and bakers? SF&WB reached out to AIB International to find out.

Specific is better for food product benefit claims

Mintel research reveals decrease in “all natural” claims on Canadian product launches.

Alyse Thompson

December 12, 2018

Americans aren't the only ones confused about how “natural” can and should apply to food. New research from Mintel shows our neighbors to the north might be struggling with it, too.

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

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.

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A uniform GMO labeling law hinges on House of Representatives’ vote

Bill likely to pass, but it doesn’t mean the issue’s been resolved even if it passes Congress.

July 13, 2016

Vermont’s law, which went into effect July 1, created fears of dealing with a slew of non-uniform labeling regulations on a state-by-state basis. Good cause for concern.

Majority of U.S. consumers concerned about GMOs, but most doesn’t know what it means

NPD report shows twice as many consumers are concerned about GMOS than in 2002.

April 29, 2015

When The NPD Group asked consumers to tell, in their own words, what the term GMO means, the answers were diverse.

Sign of the genetically modified times

California vote on GMO labeling could change the food world

Bernie Pacyniak

June 27, 2012

Not sure if everyone caught the news item regarding California’s ballot initiative involving mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Just Label It coalition for GMO labeling applauds California Right to Know ballot initiative

May 3, 2012

Consumer demand for the Right to Know is spreading nationally, and the national Just Label It coalition of 525 diverse organizations working for GMO labeling congratulated the California Right to Know 2012 Initiative for its record success in being the first state to gather enough signatures to put the labeling of genetically engineered foods on a statewide ballot this fall.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.