Conformity of packaged food takes many guises. The fundamental requirement is that food is free from unwanted contaminants and is of high quality, and that the label is accurate and correctly positioned. The product also needs to be within the correct weight tolerance and must comply with national and international food safety standards, regulations or …
Many U.S. consumers rely on the food product labels as a health and wellness information source.
Forty-Two percent of U.S. consumers say they rely on the product label as a source for helpful and accurate information about health and wellness.
And 65% of U.S. consumers say they look at the product label to see if …
Food safety and security is a fundamental and enduring public health mandate, and proper food handling throughout the food supply and delivery chain is essential to help ensure public health. In recent years, and as all indications point in future years, growing concern over food safety has prompted greater scrutiny of safe food handling practices. …
Health-conscious consumers continue to seek fresh, minimally processed foods, challenging dairy manufacturers to find ways to maintain the high nutritional value of their products, while at the same time extending their shelf life. As the population grows and disposable income increases, consumer awareness of the high nutritional value of dairy products is fueling market growth …
Natural cheese sales have been steady for subcategories such as slices and shreds, but others (crumbles, chunks) are struggling. Meanwhile, cheese spreads/balls saw a sales boost in the processed cheese category.
The natural cheese category saw dollar sales drop 0.2% to $12.9 billion and unit sales increase 0.3% to 3.9 billion for the 52 weeks …
Trends in the food and drink industry are always evolving and it is sometimes difficult to keep up. However, market intelligence agency Mintel’s latest report Global Food & Drink Trends 2018 predicts five key trends that will gain traction in the industry in 2018.
Transparency is not a new concept in the food …
Consumers increasingly are prioritizing sustainability. Almost one-fifth (19%) of consumers said they had been buying more sustainable products in the past year, according to a 2015 survey by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., titled “Transparency 2015 — Establishing Trust With Consumers.”
And at least some dairy companies are taking notice, recognizing that environmentally friendly policies …
Specialty cheese sales are on the rise, noted Rachel Kerr, director of events and public relations for Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB), Madison. Wisconsin crafts nearly half, 47%, of the nation’s total specialty cheese. According to WMMB’s custom IRI database, the specialty cheese category grew by 6.3% in volume sales over the past year, versus …