'Humane' food the next big label for consumers
American shoppers face a dizzying array of labels in the aisles of their groceries, most designed to help them make healthy choices. Soon they'll see yet another label 'humane' — this one concerning the health of animals in the food chain.
December 16, 2010
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
American shoppers face a dizzying array of labels in the aisles of their groceries, most designed to help them make healthy choices. Soon they'll see yet another label — this one concerning the health of animals in the food chain.
"There's organic, there's fair trade, but 'humane' is the next big thing," said Phil Lempert, a supermarket and consumer behavior analyst.
Three major supermarket chains — Whole Foods, Supervalu and Safeway — have recently pledged to boost their animal welfare standards and to inform shoppers about their efforts with new labels or in-store signs.
For more, see 'Humane' food sparks excitement, labeling controversy
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