HowGood Expands Partnership With Giant Food
New York, New York (PRWEB) August 17, 2017 -- HowGood, an independent research organization and a great source of information on the food we eat, today announced an expanded relationship with Giant Food of Landover, Md. The relationship, which started as a test pilot in Giant stores in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, will now be expanded to all Giant stores due to positive customer feedback on the program. HowGood’s simple, accessible rating system will reach even more Giant customers, making it easier for them to identify authentic brands they can trust, and in turn, support an overall better food system.
Over the past ten years, HowGood has developed the world’s largest database of sustainable food ratings, including an in-store rating system that identifies industry leaders in the food system. HowGood is currently the only company that rigorously researches the goodness of food products based on multiple metrics, and highlights those ratings for consumers at the point of purchase. With a research process that examines factors ranging from ingredient sourcing to labor practices, the organization has rated over 250,000 products.
“With so many buzzwords, many more marketing than informative, it’s exceedingly difficult for shoppers to quickly assess labels and packaging to determine whether a product fits their standards,” said Mark Adamcik, Vice President of Sales and Merchandising, Giant Food. “The test pilot was so successful, and we got such amazing feedback from our customers, that the decision to expand the ratings into all of our Giant stores was an easy one.”
Giant stores will support the HowGood program with in-store communication so their customers can better understand and use the program, including signage as you enter the store, education at shelf, trained employees to answer questions, and in-store consumer events to engage shoppers and educate them on the HowGood ratings.
“Our customers appreciate the simplicity of the ‘Good, Great, Best’ rating system, which helps them feel good about what goes into their shopping cart,” continued Adamcik. “In fact, nearly 90% of shoppers surveyed during the pilot program confirmed that they would be likely to use the rating system to choose sustainable products.”
“Giant has been phenomenal to work with because of their commitment to helping consumers make informed decisions on the food they purchase,” said Alexander Gillett, CEO of HowGood. “With the store expansion, we continue to get closer to our goal of building a better food system here in the United States.”
About HowGood
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, HowGood is an in-store rating system that identifies industry leaders in the food system. As an independent research organization, HowGood determines the overall goodness of food and awards ratings to the best products, empowering consumers to make fast and informed purchasing decisions. For businesses, HowGood is a powerful tool to help promote sustainable products, attract more customers and strengthen a sustainable brand's image. The company is backed by several investors including: FirstMark Capital, Serious Change LP, High Line Venture Partners and individual investors, Jake Lodwick and Joanne R. Wilson. For more information, visit http://www.howgood.com.
About Giant Food, LLC
Giant Food, LLC, headquartered in Landover, Md., operates 167 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 20,000 associates. Included within the 167 stores are 157 full-service pharmacies. Giant is owned by Ahold USA, Inc. For more information on Giant visit http://www.giantfood.com.
About Ahold-Delhaize
Ahold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce. Its family of 22 strong, local brands serves more than 50 million customers each week in 11 countries. Together, these brands employ more than 375,000 associates in 6,500 grocery and specialty stores and include the top online retailer in the Benelux and the leading online grocers in the Benelux and the United States. Ahold Delhaize brands are at the forefront of sustainable retailing, sourcing responsibly, supporting local communities and helping customers make healthier choices. Headquartered in Zaandam, the Netherlands, Ahold Delhaize shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Brussels and its American Depositary Receipts on the over-the-counter market in the U.S., quoted on the OTCQX International marketplace. For more information, please visit http://www.aholddelhaize.com.
Larisa Zdepski, Dotted Line Communications, +1 (646) 386-7424, [email protected]
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