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Consumer Trust in the U.S. Food System: An Examination of the Recreancy Theorem
Research published in the journal of the Rural Sociological Society discusses a peer reviewed, scientific model for building consumer trust in food production. It shows that confidence (shared values) is three times more important than competence (skill and expertise) in building consumer trust.
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New Consumer Research: “It’s the economy, stupid”
CFI study shows Americans most concerned about the economy and rising costs
KANSAS CITY, MO (Sept. 24, 2009) – Economic issues continue to top the list of consumer concerns according to the most recent consumer survey by the Center for Food Integrity (CFI). The U.S. economy, rising energy costs, rising cost of food, rising health care costs and personal financial situation rated the highest level of concern among 11 current issues.
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U.S. Food System Must Maintain Relevance with Consumers
CFI Summit speaker says food system needs to respond to rising social consciousness
The modern U.S. food system has a social responsibility to use its power, knowledge and technology to solve problems according to one of the keynote speakers at the Center for Food Integrity 2009 Food System Summit.
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Food Inc. Director to Discuss Food System Issues at CFI Summit
Robert Kenner to field questions from food system leaders on issues raised in movie
Kansas City, MO (Aug. 20, 2009) – When filmmaker Robert Kenner began work on Food Inc. he says he envisioned capturing perspectives from a wide variety of people throughout the U.S. food system. He says he now looks forward to the opportunity to meet face-to-face with food system leaders at the 2009 Food System Summit, sponsored by the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) and the National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR).
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"Feeding the World in 2050" to be Discussed by Food System Summit Keynote Speaker
John Lamb of the World Bank views food system as a key to global rural development
Kansas City, MO (Aug. 26, 2009) – The number of people on the wrong side of the poverty line took a turn for the worse during the global food price increase that peaked during the spring of 2008.
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World Bank Executive, Filmmaker Highlight 2009 Food System Summit Opening Day
KANSAS CITY, MO. (August 10, 2009) – The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) today announced World Bank Executive John E. Lamb and filmmaker Robert Kenner as the featured speakers for the first day of the 2009 Food System Summit, scheduled for Oct. 6 – 7 at the Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel in Kansas City, Mo.
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Center for Food Integrity Announces New Partnership for 2009 Food System Summit
CFI/NCCR 2009 Food System Summit slated for Oct. 6 – 7 in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 17, 2009) — The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) announces it will partner with the National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) for the 2009 Food System Summit.
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