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It’s Time for Transparency: The Consumer Has Been Heard!

Right to KnowThese past few days have been amazing! Years of work fighting for transparency in our food culminated in several very significant wins.  First, the DARK Act (Deny Americans the Right to Know) was defeated in the Senate and then one of the U.S.’s largest food companies, General Mills, and several others announced that they are going to label genetically modified ingredients in all their products sold in the U.S. For all of you who care about this issue, those who have dialed and called, written and tweeted for transparency, this is your week of accomplishment. Continue reading “It’s Time for Transparency: The Consumer Has Been Heard!”

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Companies Have an Ear for the Consumer’s Voice: The time to speak up is now! A post from Laurie Burgess

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Your voice can speak volumes. The customer is always right. We have the power to influence change.

These statements are proving to be true! More and more, we’re seeing companies listen to their customer’s wants and needs. With increasing competition, transparency and choices, we are seeing a shift to where companies must listen to the consumer to survive. Continue reading “Companies Have an Ear for the Consumer’s Voice: The time to speak up is now! A post from Laurie Burgess”