We're always working to improve the site. Please let us know if you have any feedback or suggestions for us.
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23 votes
create an iphone app
the seafood app by the moneterey bay aquarium is an incredible model which we use every time we shop. something like that.
Status: under reviewDefinitely something we're thinking about. Makes sense that ShopWell should be accessible in the supermarket. We'll see what we can do. Thanks for the note.
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20 votes
it would be helpful to know how the grades are determined
Status: plannedTo work towards being more transparent in our grading, we've modified the wording on our About Us page to help explain our grades. In addition, we're working on giving more specific info about the characteristics that have raised or lowered the grade on a specific product.
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19 votes
Include MSRPs. I make purchases based on health and cost. Include both pieces of info. We need both!
Status: under reviewWe agree that food decisions are based on health, value, and taste. We're working on different ways to allow users to weight these criteria based on what matters most to them..
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19 votes
Places I shop
Status: under reviewWe've been thinking along similar lines and are looking at the best ways to give you this information. Thanks for the recommendation.
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16 votes
classify by geographic region
Many of the products are regional while some are national. Identify those that are regional and their region.
Status: under reviewWe know that food availability varies by geography. While it is a somewhat complex problem for us to sort out, it is one that is very important to us, too. In the meantime, we are improving the ability for you to search by brands, which should somewhat help for now.
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16 votes
create pre-determined, or user-defined product baskets (such as meals) with recs based on prod grp.
I often buy groceries based on meals, and having the nutritional info together (and being able to browse suggestions from SW and/or other users) would be helpful.
Status: under reviewGreat suggestion. We're taking all of these ideas into account as we plan our next steps and will roll new features out over time.
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9 votes
create a comparison list tool to suggest healthier alternatives
add a feature where i can make a list of the food items that i currently buy then suggest healthier alternatives
Status: under reviewThanks for the suggestion. We are considering this feature and hope to be able to offer something that meets this need in the future. Please stay tuned.
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9 votes
Consider adding in sustainability criteria to your grading system
I applaud your efforts to focus on creating access to reliable information on how we can feed ourselves in a healthy and nutritious manner, but I was sorry to see recommended foods that are very unsustainable, specifically some of your seafood options. I understand the need to focus your efforts... more
Status: under reviewThank you for the very thoughtful comment. Many of us here at ShopWell share a similar mentality and hope to be able to include info about food that goes beyond the individual consumer's health. Of course, we want to make sure that the info we provide is as solid as possible. We are focusing on health first but hope to branch out as soon as we feel we can do this in a responsible manner.
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8 votes
add a where can i buy this product link/button
Status: under reviewWe'd love to be able to provide this info and are working on the best ways to get accurate store inventory information. Thanks for you suggestion!
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6 votes
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6 votes
Free of animal cruelty
Products that are not tested on animals, products/ producers that endorse more humane treatment of animals, producers that promote the inherent dignity of feed animals
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5 votes
health benefit filter
With all the attention on foods that provide a health benefit claim in addition to nutrtitional value, have you considered a health benefit filter (e.g. strengthens your immunity; improves eye, heart and brain health; etc.)? And to take this to the next level, it would be great if the ratings th... more
Status: startedThank you for posting. We have added Heart Healthy and Digestive Health to our preference sets. We will continue to add more as we further develop our goals and conditions.
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5 votes
Are more clear regarding allergy information
For example I am allergic to tree nuts and sesame. We looked at Honey Bunches of Oats and saw that Sesame showed up when we hovered over the matching characteristics box. Does that mean it has sesame or that it matches my desire not to have sesame? Since I also checked tree nuts as something I c... more
Status: under reviewThanks for bringing this to our attention, Jeff. We are taking another look at the preferences with the aim to make them more clear and more useful.
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5 votes
add pricing to the "sort by" option
even if it is just general data and not specific to stores or regions i think many users would start there instead of by grades.
Status: under reviewWe're looking into ways we can provide pricing information and are working to determine the best way to bring this information to you. Thanks for the suggestion. This is definitely on our minds, too.
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5 votes
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4 votes
This is a great service. However, "flour" shows up as Ok under my "wheat and gluten free" profile.
Status: under reviewThank you for bringing this to our intention. Products with "flour" in the ingredients should be showing the red hand and a score of 0 for profiles with a gluten allergy selected. Could you please include the name of a specific product where you noticed this issue?
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4 votes
have a section to offer alternatives for healthier food choices.
Status: under reviewWe're looking at best ways to utilize our Alternatives section that you'll find on each product page. The current selections show the top-graded items in the category, but we know we have room for improvement and are continuing to update our process for picking good alternatives that are best suited to your personal needs.
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3 votes
i'd like to control how many products i can view at one time
Status: under reviewWe're looking to add more customizability to the site. Product display is a feature we'll be sure to look at.
