Our Customer Information Center has received hundreds of phone calls and e-mails applauding the Hannaford Guiding Stars program. Positive reactions continue to come from customers in all of our markets, as well as from consumers across the country who have seen the national media coverage. Thank you.
“You get 3 stars! * * * I hope that grocers nationwide look to you as an example of how to give consumers the information they need. Good work and thank you.”
A.L., Palm Springs, FL
“Congratulations. I applaud your efforts to help shoppers make informed choices … a fantastic and socially responsible thing to do.”
E.T., New York City, NY
“Your kind of leadership is critical for the health of our nation. Great job.”
E.W., Waban, MA
“Good for you implementing the Guiding Stars program. You’re not forcing anyone to do anything; you are helping to educate consumers interested in knowing.”
A.S., Gilford, NH
“The factors you use are exactly the nutritional information I would look for if I had time to read hundreds of food labels every time I shop. Thank you.”
J.M., Rensselaer, NY
“I just want to say thank you for telling it like it is. Your ethics are incredible. If I were a sky writer I’d write it across the sky. You are a brave group at Hannaford.”
S.P., Kansas City, MO
It’s not a small thing to get eight experts together to agree on what is healthy and then to put it out publicly. You have done a great service for your customers."
M.H., Lenox, MA
“One of the reasons I shop at Hannaford in North Bennington is because I can buy yogurt without sugar. Your competition does not provide this. You’re doing a real community service – keep it up.”
J.F., N. Bennington, VT
