Product Labeling, Certification or Regulation

Organic Shoppers Want Functional Foods: Survey

Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition

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According to research from Mambo Sprouts Marketing, eight out of ten natural and organic consumers regularly read product ingredient labels for health and nutrition information; 39% of these consumers are "very interested" in functional foods and 31% say they are interested in vegetarian items.

HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate

Written by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.

America's Fastest Growing Farm Animal Welfare Label... to Exhibit at Natural Products Expo East

Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 (Original item from 2008) Farmed Animals

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The American Certified Humane was among the first farmed animal welfare labeling programs in the nation. A proprietary study funded by the American Humane Association found that humanely raised products are important to U.S. consumers.

Are we winning the war for animals?

HRC recently announced our latest collaborative research study designed to measure the progress of the U.S. animal advocacy movement. Supported by both organizational sponsors and contributions from individuals, the new study is a truly collaborative project designed to inexpensively gather reliable data. The new study will be on ongoing resource showing the status of animal protection in the U.S. according to a set of "key indicators." To learn more, please read our email to HRC's supporters...

Finding Animal Friendly Food: The Availability of Humanely Labeled Foods in U.S. Grocery Stores

Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism

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The Humane Food Survey, a study by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) ranks the top 25 U.S. supermarket chains (by annual sales) according to their humanely-labeled food offerings, named Whole Foods as the top ranking grocery chain. Results show a 23% overall increase in humane food offerings in stores from 2008 to 2009.

The Truth Behind the Labels: Farm Animal Welfare Standards and Labeling Practices

Submitted on May 18, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Farmed Animals

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This report by Farm Sanctuary examines the labels on meat, milk and egg products and finds that although some farm animals handled under "certified" labeling schemes may suffer less than others, in totality their welfare is "still far from humane."

Food Labeling Poll 2008

Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals

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Consumer Reports examines the public's perception of and confidence in the U.S. food system. The specific issues addressed includes consumer attitudes toward country of origin labeling and "naturally raised" meat, as well as genetically engineered and cloned animals.

Humane Groceries: Can You Trust Labels Like "Cage Free?"

Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Farmed Animals

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Consumer demand for more humanely raised and healthier foods has led to labels such as "cage free," "no antibiotics used," and "no hormones administered." However, these labels typically cover only a single aspect of the product's origin and may be redundant or misleading. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has categorized these different labels and surveyed their availability among the U.S.'s top 23 grocery chains.

Food 2020, The Consumer as CEO

Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism

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A survey of consumers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Argentina, and China reveals that consumers are most concerned with taste, quality, and the price of food; health is also important, particularly in China. Consumers predict that what we eat will be different in 2020, and while they would like to consume more local foods, they expect that more of their food will be imported.

The Decline in Consumer Use of Food Nutrition Labels, 1995-2006

Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition

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This report examines changes in consumers' use of nutrition labels on food packages between 1995-96 and 2005-06. The analysis finds that, although a majority of consumers report using nutrition labels when buying food, use has declined for most label components. This includes the Nutrition Facts panel and information about calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. By contrast, use of fiber information has increased.

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