Decoding Food Labels
The array of labels found on meat, shrimp, milk, and eggs can be overwhelming. Labels are only meaningful if they are used in a consistent manner that is easy to understand. Unfortunately, the current rules on food labeling leave a lot of room for vague claims that make it difficult to differentiate between food produced by sustainable farmers and corporate agribusiness.
The array of labels found on meat, shrimp, milk, and eggs can be overwhelming. From “free-range” to “natural” to “organic,” the food industry has responded to growing consumer concern about the safety and wholesomeness of our food with a growing number of claims about their products.
Labels are only meaningful if they are used in a consistent manner that is easy to understand. Unfortunately, the current rules on food labeling leave a lot of room for vague claims that make it difficult to differentiate between food produced by sustainable farmers and corporate agribusiness.
Need help interpreting food labels?
Although buying local food directly from the farmer is ideal, most of us still buy our meat and dairy products at the grocery store. The array of labels found on meat, milk, and eggs can be overwhelming. Discover the meaning behind all of these labels in How Much do Labels Really Tell You?
Inform yourself about shrimp labeling
Increasingly conscious consumers are now demanding more sustainably produced shrimp. Although only a few labeled shrimp products can be found on grocery store shelves in the U.S., there are several labeling schemes around the globe providing certification of shrimp. Learn more about the meaning of the multitude of labels found at the grocery in Shrimp Eco–Labels: What Do They Mean?
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