While the conduct was limited to a few individuals, Foster Farms said it will implement additional animal welfare practices as a safeguard against repeated violations in the future.
Scott Heyer, senior product marketing manager of space and assortment at RELEX Solutions, said
that merchandising should be assessed on a week-by-week basis and for some departments, even daily.
Irritation over grocery costs spanned all consumer age groups and income levels in a recent survey — 87% of baby boomers polled voiced frustration, as did 79% of households with over $100,000 in annual income.
David Eaheart, senior director of communications and brand marketing for Seaboard Foods, said pre-seasoned products take the guess work, and the risk, out of the consumers’ hands.