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Kelly Hensel

Kelly Hensel

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    Consumers control the food system more than ever before, and they are demanding more from it. Gone are the days when consumers might select a food item from the grocery store based on brand name alone or without looking at the ingredient list. Today, technology gives consumers access to a wealth of information, allowing them to make informed choices based on their values and desires. Unfortunately, some food manufacturers have been unable or unwilling to keep up with the ever-growing consumer de…

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    Kelly Hensel is deputy managing editor, print & digital, of Food Technology magazine (khensel@ift.org).
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