Randy Krotz & Team
USFRA, USA
Title: Translating common food terms: Farmers and ranchers explain their meaning
Biography
Biography: Randy Krotz & Team
Abstract
Today, more than ever, there seems to be heightened confusion about terms used to describe food. Consumers can walk down a grocery aisle or open a menu and see a variety of terms to describe food, including “GMO-free,” “organic,” “grass-fed,” “cage-free,” “gluten-free,” the list goes on and on. But, what do these phrases all really mean? Do these terms correlate to improved sustainability, better nutrition or are they simply used to help marketers sell?