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is typically available, such as on labels. Seven
out of 10 (72%) shoppers completely or mostly
agreed with the statement that " I would like
more information about products to understand
how I can contribute to a better planet. "
" Providing this information will please
shoppers; not providing it may have the opposite
impact, " says Mr. Markenson. " Most food
retailers and suppliers have quantifiable goals
and time frames for food waste reduction,
responsible sourcing, energy use reduction
and package waste reduction. Companies
can benefit by relaying this news to shoppers
because they are looking for transparency on
this topic. They want the details. "
Amanda Hartt, Senior Manager, NEXT Data
and Insights-New Hope Network, Boulder, Colo.,
concludes, " [Consumers] look to brands that
mitigate reducing waste in their supply chain. "
Concern for Food Waste
Resonates Across All Generations
TOTAL U.S. 55%
BOOMERS/SILENT
GEN X
55%
MILLENNIALS 54%
GEN Z 53%
SOURCE: NEW HOPE NETWORK " CHANGING CONSUMER " STUDY, MAY 2021.
57%
Microbial spoilage is often a major factor affecting the shelf life of high
water activity baked products, such as tortillas, which are especially
susceptible to mold. Mold inhibitors can help control microbial spoilage
and thus, lengthen shelf life. Kemin combines them with other minor
ingredients to improve tortilla texture, flexibility and structure, and makes
them available in simple drop-in batch packs. Learn more in this video.
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