Total Transparency: Inviting Consumers Inside
As consumers’ demand for information about their food grows, so does the need for food companies to draw back the curtain on everything from how they source ingredients to the manufacturing processes used. Companies that embrace authentic transparency will maintain or regain consumers’ trust.
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Consumers control the food system more than ever before, and they are demanding more from it. Gone are the days when consumers might select a food item from the grocery store based on brand name alone or without looking at the ingredient list. Today, technology gives consumers access to a wealth of information, allowing them to make informed choices based on their values and desires. Unfortunately, some food manufacturers have been unable or unwilling to keep up with the ever-growing consumer de…
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