A recent study titled “Healthy Choice: The Effect of Simplified Point-of-Sale Nutritional Information on Consumer Food Choice Behavior” published in the Journal of Marketing Research reveals that consumers are more likely to purchase healthier products when nutritional packaging is simple. According to the study, a NuVal (Nutritional Value) score between 1 to 100 placed on shelf price tags helps consumers …
Medical Device Labeling – Guidance by FDA
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance to manufacturers of medical devices in its efforts to enhance efficient data transfer and safety. Essentially, the FDA has put a strategy in place due to the continuing technological advancement in interconnected medical devices. The goal is to help improve the efficiency and safety of Medicare devices that are interoperable …
Mr. Dean Dalesandro is the Vice President Life Science North America for REA JET
Responsible for the development and execution of REA Jet’s sales and marketing business strategy for North America, Mr Dalesandro will continue to build on REA Jet’s foundation of serving the technology needs for the Life Science industry. Before joining REA Jet, Mr. Dalesandro served as the vice president/general manager North America for Zebra Technologies. In this position, he served key …
Protective Packaging Demand Boosted by Online Shopping
According to a new study titled “Protective Packaging” from The Freedonia Group, Inc., an industry research market, Internet sales are driving the demand for protective packaging. As Internet shopping by consumers continues to increase, research indicates demand will increase for packaging that protects the goods ordered from the potential of damage in shipping including abrasion, shock, and vibration. In the …
Food Labeling – Vegetable Ingredients and Consumers
Consumers are looking to improve their diets, by not only eating healthier foods but also drinking beverages that are healthier and refreshing. As the growth of carbonated soft drinks decline, vegetables are gaining in a big way. According to a recent article at Beverage Daily, vegetables are not only being used in beverages such as fruit juice to fight the …