Forty-nine percent of Americans who accidentally purchased food that does not align with their dietary requirements said it was due to poor labeling, according to a survey from Spoon Guru. Additionally, 76 percent of U.S. consumers have unintentionally consumed food restricted from their diet, with the number one reason being that over half of respondents have been served the wrong food as an error by waiting staff in bars and restaurants.
The worst affected were vegans, with 45 percent saying they suffer the most from vague or non-existent ingredient labeling when trying to find the right food.
Seventy-six percent of U.S. consumers believe technology will play a key role in improving food ingredient transparency, and 82 percent support new regulations concerning better food labeling. Full Story
Related: Nebraska to Consider Meat Labeling Laws; Food Label Review Service Launched.
from Specialty Food News http://bit.ly/2RxIBCj
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