by Conscious Eater | Dec 9, 2015 | Transparency
Did you catch the Cheerios Protein whoopla last week? It’s prompting a lot of discussion on what is fair play when it comes to marketing claims and labeling. It’s no secret. Consumer goods companies want to keep pace with consumer lifestyle trends. In response to...
by Conscious Eater | Dec 9, 2015 | Transparency
The word “natural” appears on an inordinate number of food and product labels. It’s everywhere. But what—exactly—does it mean? Consumers have been asking that question for decades. In 1993, following two years of exploration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
by Conscious Eater | Dec 7, 2015 | Sustainability
In the long-run, nature always prevails. Sustainable may be questionable as we approach 100 years of banana monoculture.
by Conscious Eater | Nov 24, 2015 | Responsibility
Thanksgiving is upon us. Donation and volunteer efforts are in full swing to ensure the less fortunate receive a hot holiday meal. On this day, sharing the bounty of food is on everyone’s mind. But what happens the day after Thanksgiving and the week after that? How...
