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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.
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.
Blockchain has unfathomable potential when it comes to improving processes and helping food and beverage companies leap to the front of the health movement.
According to the survey, Americans trust claims tested and certified by independent organizations more than claims made by product manufacturers and brands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”