Reply #23: Um ...

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People in the food industry are more likely to know more abouth the food industry than people outside of it.

Not necessarily, plus, this is the CEO of a food company, not a person who does the work.

It is also in some companies intersts that certain food regulations be the same for everyone. That way they can have more trust in their ingredient suppliers. It also means that their competitors have to play by the same rules.

But, this is Kellogg's we're talking about. They're a business in the business to make money for their shareholders, not to make the playing field level for their competitors.

People's budgets are tight and they might buy generic instead of name brand even if they prefer name brand. The name brand companies want to be sure that they aren't losing out to competition that is cheaper because they are cutting corners on food safety.

Giant corporations like Kellogg's are in business to make money for their shareholders, they don't care why they cut corners as long as they keep making cash.

Sure, his plan should be reviewed to make sure it benefits the consumer, but the CEO of Kellog's does have an interest in better food safety for the entire industry.

There is no proof that the CEO of Kellogg's has an interest in food safety for his company or for the industry just because he says he does. Kellogg's is a business in the business to make money for their shareholders.