Category Archives: Technology

Top trends lists for retail, food and grocery in 2017

By | January 17, 2017

The turn of the calendar usually brings a host of Top Trends lists rife with predictions for the coming year. Now you can find many of those top trends lists right here, compiled all in one place for your reference and enjoyment. There’s a good read for just about everyone, whether retailer, restaurant, manufacturer, consumer or… Read More »

[News] Gluten Free Retail HQ News – Sept 13, 2016

By | September 13, 2016

All the latest Gluten Free Retail HQ news you need. Right here. Right now. Happy Celiac Awareness Day! Plenty to celebrate. Arooga’s restaurants have received GREAT Kitchens accreditation from Beyond Celiac. Boulder Canyon is launching a microwavable grain-free riced vegetable line. Stoli’s gluten free vodka is going global. Portable Nima gluten sensor is finally “coming… Read More »

GMA SmartLabel Provides Product Transparency

By | March 21, 2016

In December 2015, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) introduced its SmartLabel technology initiative. The goal is to give consumers “instantaneous access” to detailed product information on thousands of products through their smart phones. This means providing increased transparency on ingredients and other product attributes, including nutritional information, allergens, genetically engineered ingredients, third-party certifications, social compliance… Read More »

Gluten Free Apps Support Shopper Journey

By | March 18, 2016

A growing number of gluten free apps are cropping up that cater to shoppers with food allergies, and more specifically those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. There are apps that support product research and the in-store food shopping process as well as tools that help locate gluten free-friendly dining-out options. This post focuses on… Read More »

Transparency Tools Rule

By | February 18, 2016

It’s critical that celiacs and other gluten-sensitive shoppers conduct adequate due diligence on products and ingredients, else health risks come into play. Product and supply chain transparency is paramount. Fortunately, the gluten-free shopper journey is becoming more manageable as new technology and tools, like mobile apps, come on board. Today, tools and technology to support… Read More »