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Gaea Offers Free Access to its Food Labeling System to Help Processors Meet Demand During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 9, 2020

The sudden surge in demand for refrigerated, frozen and packaged foods due to the COVID-19 pandemic has put food processors into overdrive trying to meet the market's needs. For example, oat milk sales have increased 477% compared to the same time last year, and dried beans 231%. One area possibly overlooked in this supply chain crush is labels for food. A company might have the actual F&B product and physical packaging, but maybe not access to updated label templates to complete the food manufacturing process before it ships out to stores, direct-to-customer orders and other clients.

How digitization, modernization cure disorganized labeling

A modern, centralized label management system is the key to streamlining supply chains and preventing fraud and mistakes.

Lee Patty

January 14, 2020

To adequately track goods, food manufacturers and distributors need complete transparency.

Study: Sales of smart labels to ascend thanks to e-commerce, connected packaging

Use of connected packaging solutions such as smart labels enables end users to gain access to all traceable information across the supply chain.

November 5, 2019

The global smart labels market is projected to record a CAGR of ~13% during the forecast period 2019-2029, according to a study released by Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.

Study reveals most consumers think food labels are misleading

This study found that 33% consider transparency from a brand as an extremely important factor when purchasing food products.

November 4, 2019

Half of Americans (53%) feel like food labels are sometimes misleading, according to research presented by Crispy Green, Inc., Fairfield, N.J.

How blockchain helps companies meet new labeling standards

Blockchain, in particular, is giving wary food and beverage companies something to be excited about.

Karen Burns

June 4, 2019

Blockchain has unfathomable potential when it comes to improving processes and helping food and beverage companies leap to the front of the health movement.

Survey finds most Americans are concerned about the safety of food

According to the survey, Americans trust claims tested and certified by independent organizations more than claims made by product manufacturers and brands.

May 16, 2019

NSF International, Ann Arbor, Mich., released a new study showing 61% of Americans are concerned about the products they put in, on and around their bodies.

Survey reveals which loosely-regulated marketing claims influence consumer purchase behavior

More than half of shoppers (51%) were also swayed by "no preservatives," particularly older generations.

March 13, 2019

While "natural" is a non-regulated claim on food packaging, the word would be most likely to motivate over half (53%) of Americans to purchase a product this year, according to a survey presented by Label Insight.

Study reveals problems with fish mislabeling in Canada

The findings reveal that mislabeling happens before fish are imported into Canada, as well as throughout the supply chain.

February 11, 2019

Canada continue to have a problem with fish mislabeling, and the problem persists throughout the supply chain, according to a first-ever study produced by University of Guelph (U of G), Canada.

Study reveals U.S. consumers seek clarity from retailers on food labeling

The researchrevealed 76% of U.S. consumers have unintentionally consumed food restricted from their diet.

January 16, 2019

Nearly 33% of Americans who have accidentally purchased food that does not align to their dietary requirements do so on a weekly basis, 49% of which said it was due to poor labeling, according to new research by Spoon Guru, London.

Survey: 87% of products now use two date labels

New data proves the importance of clear, concise date labels.

December 18, 2018

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C., shared the results of its date labeling initiative that narrowed the array of product labels to two options—“BEST If Used By” and “USE By.”

Articles Tagged with ''labeling trends''

Gaea Offers Free Access to its Food Labeling System to Help Processors Meet Demand During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How digitization, modernization cure disorganized labeling

Study: Sales of smart labels to ascend thanks to e-commerce, connected packaging

Study reveals most consumers think food labels are misleading

How blockchain helps companies meet new labeling standards

Survey finds most Americans are concerned about the safety of food

Survey reveals which loosely-regulated marketing claims influence consumer purchase behavior

Study reveals problems with fish mislabeling in Canada

Study reveals U.S. consumers seek clarity from retailers on food labeling

Survey: 87% of products now use two date labels

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