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Online Food Shopping - More Nutrition Information Needed
While shopping for groceries online has become an important convenience for many individuals and families, for those with food allergies or medical dietary restrictions, some of the current systems may be a cause for concern. From a lack of nutrition information to incorrectly selected product substitutions, shopping online could be risky.
Samplefest® Preview: Shoppers Change Behaviors as Prices Rise and Pandemic Persists
Chief household food shoppers pummeled by inflation and the pandemic have reacted by shifting more of their budgets towards healthier rather than indulgent choices. They’re spending far more on produce, meat and frozen foods than in summer 2020, well beyond what inflationary hikes account for, reported RDBA’s 2022 Samplefest® presentation, “Meeting the Needs of Price-Conscious Shoppers.”
Comp Shop: Tare Market in Minneapolis
They call themselves “Minnesota’s First Zero-Waste Shop” and are committed to helping “the everyday person live trash-free by providing package free and plastic free goods.” Given consumer interest in sustainability, food waste and related topics, there are viable ideas for implementation in traditional retail that can be assimilated from Tare Market.
Trend Watch: Better Nutrition, Better Resilience
Communicating the nutritional benefits of a nourishing diet in relation to building an individual’s resilience to withstand the impacts of climate change are messages that may resonate with both older and younger generations. Here are three suggested ways to frame your messaging.