Marketers, industry groups and government agencies want to ensure that food and drinks are labeled well, with information on ingredients, nutrition and processes. With pending updates to the Nutrition Facts panel and a coming label disclosure for GMO ingredients, labeling is a hot topic in the industry today.
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The origins and evolution of Nutrition Facts labeling
Widely recognized today, the information panel was developed in 1990, but the roots of mandatory labeling date back more than a century. Read More >>
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The future is now: Thousands of products already sport the revamped Nutrition Facts label
"It builds trust and that is the key," Label Insight's Dagan Xavier said about the decision some brands have made to beat the deadline. Read More >>
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Does SmartLabel have the smarts to inform the modern consumer?
As food shoppers demand more information, the industry-sponsored initiative could be a meaningful way to tell them about the ingredients and nutrition levels in their favorite products. Read More >>
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5 misleading label claims struck down by the FTC
In an industry with intense competition and millions of dollars in sales on the line, food manufacturers toe the line between truth and a questionable claim to sell a product — and the regulatory agency is there watching them. Read More >>
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USDA on GMO labeling law: 'Still on track, but a little behind'
An agency analyst explains what has happened since the new law was signed last July — and all of the work that lies ahead. Read More >>
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What actually makes food 'healthy'?
At a public hearing, the FDA listened to manufacturers, nutritionists and consumers speak about how to best replace a dated definition. Read More >>
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What will the new Nutrition Facts panel say to consumers?
The mandated label is set to become more informative — or more confusing, depending on perspective. Read More >>