Raley’s Launches Shelf Guide to Bring Transparency to the Grocery Shelf
A unique tool helps shoppers more easily find the foods they need for
their personal wellness needs
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Raleys–According to Nielsen data, 59% of grocery shoppers experience difficulty
in understanding nutrition facts on product packaging.1
Meanwhile, recognizing ingredients ranks first for consumers in terms of
what influences their decision to purchase a food or beverage.2
Today, Raley’s launches a new, one-of-a-kind shelf tag program to help
customers combat some of these obstacles in the grocery store and more
easily make informed food purchasing decisions.
Raley’s Shelf Guide combines current food trends and leading research to
set strict standards for packaged food claims and provide label
transparency. The new tool differs from other shelf tag programs by
taking a closer look at packaged ingredients, food processing and
nutrition. Using simple and colorful icons, Raley’s Shelf Guide helps
customers quickly interpret whether a product meets their needs, without
having to analyze multiple labels. Raley’s has even created two of their
own shelf tag descriptions – making it easy for customers to find food
that is minimally processed and nutrient dense.
“We knew that Raley’s could develop a program that truly addresses the
needs of our customers and serve as a trusted advisor. Raley’s Shelf
Guide attributes will help our customers make easier decisions when
shopping our stores,” said Michael Teel, Raley’s Owner & Chief Executive
Officer. “Only foods that meet the strict standards of Raley’s will
qualify for the Shelf Guide tags. I challenge food manufacturers to
aspire to meet our Shelf Guide standards for their products at Raley’s.”
For ease of use, the icons are placed directly on the price tag. The top
two icons are shared on the tag in-store. Customers seeking value at the
shelf, will now be able to use the Shelf Guide to find a better option
at an affordable price.
As a part of Raley’s click-and-collect service, eCart, online shoppers
can sort for products using the Shelf Guide icons to quickly find
products that meet their health and wellness needs on shop.raleys.com.
More than 13,000 items in center store have at least one icon.
“This program comes at a time where there is a lot of uncertainty in
food standards,” said registered dietitian, Kim Denkhaus. “I meet with
clients all the time that are looking for an easier way to make
decisions on what to buy at the grocery store. I’m excited for my
clients to start using Shelf Guide at Raley’s – not only is it easy to
understand, but it’s also going to help people feel more confident with
the decisions they make when grocery shopping.”
This program is independently developed by Raley’s in partnership with
Label Insight, and is not driven by any brands or products. Label
Insight uses data science to provide access to complete and accurate
product information for more than 400,000 products. This rich data was
used to develop a set of custom attributes for the Raley’s Shelf Guide.
“Many consumers are driven by health and wellness goals, including
special diets and ingredient allergies and aversions,” said Ronak Sheth,
Chief Customer Officer at Label Insight. “Raley’s Shelf Guide has taken
Label Insight data to the next level by using rigorous criteria designed
by a certified dietitian to evaluate product ingredients and processing.
Raley’s has gone above and beyond typical ‘organic’ or ‘non-GMO’
attributes to include criteria for sodium, sugar and fiber content by
individual category, making them unique in the industry.”
Raley’s Shelf Guide was thoughtfully created by Raley’s, driven by
science and backed by experts. The program was reviewed and supported
by Arianna Carughi, Ph. D. In Nutritional Sciences, C.N.S., “An enormous
amount of work has gone into designing the Raley’s Shelf Guide to help
simplify consumers’ purchasing decisions and make it easier to identify
nutritious products,” said Arianna Carughi. “Raley’s has also gone above
and beyond with Shelf Guide, as they have carefully considered the
amount of added sodium and sugar in foods as well. Shelf Guide is truly
going to inspire a better way of eating for Raley’s shoppers.”
For more information about Raley’s Shelf Guide and a full list of
attributes, visit www.raleys.com/guide.
Raley’s unique Shelf Guide descriptions include:
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Minimally Processed: Simply prepared with only clean ingredients,
and limits on added sugar and sodium. -
Nutrient Dense: Contains vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and
other beneficial substances that may have positive health effects. - No Added Sugar: No added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
About Raley’s
Founded in 1935, Raley’s is a third-generation family owned regional
food retailer headquartered in West Sacramento, California. Raley’s team
members strive to infuse life with health and happiness while aligning
with the brand vision to change the way the world eats one plate at a
time. Best known for high quality products, fresh produce, fine meats
and outstanding customer service, the company operates 122 stores in
Northern California and Nevada under four banners: Raley’s, Bel Air
Markets, Nob Hill Foods and Food Source. As an innovative retailer,
Raley’s is continually focused on creating a personalized shopping
experience, with their click-and-collect shopping service, eCart and
phase one of delivery in the Bay Area. Visit www.raleys.com
for more information.
About Label Insight
Label Insight is the market leader for transparency, using data science
to provide access to complete and accurate product information for more
than 400,000 products, representing 80 percent of the top purchased CPG
products in the U.S. The company’s proprietary data-as-a-service
platform uses machine learning, semantic engine technology, and unique
attribute IP to power data-driven solutions for brands, retailers,
researchers, analytics providers, government agencies and consumer
applications. Like a prism, Label Insight technology transforms the
“white light” of product information contained on the physical packaging
of food, pet, and personal care products into an infinite spectrum of
deep and complete attribute data. Ingredients, nutrients, and marketing
claims are analyzed and enriched with more than 22,000 custom attributes
including ingredient definitions, micro and macronutrient content,
sustainability practices, specialty diet eligibility, and more. Label
Insight powers the industry in delivering transparency to consumers;
participating in industry and government initiatives, such as
SmartLabel; creating connected omni-channel experiences; and maximizing
category growth potential. Learn more about why Transparency Matters™ at www.labelinsight.com.
1 2012 Nielsen study; https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160202185452.htm
https://www.fmi.org/our-research/supermarket-facts
2 http://www.foodinsight.org/sites/default/files/IFIC%20Food%20and%20Health%20Survey%20One-Pagers.pdf
Contacts
Raley’s
Chelsea Minor, 916-207-7060
