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FDA proposal to require front of packaging nutrition information

The FOP would complement the already existing Nutrition Facts label.

January 14, 2025

This proposal plays a key role in the agency’s nutrition priorities, which are part of a government-wide effort in combatting the nation’s chronic disease crisis.

Federal updates from ABA: Nutritional labeling and labor policy issues

Robb MacKie

December 5, 2019

All federal food policy is based on the recommendations stemming from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The American Bakers Association (ABA) leads the Grain Chain, an organization of 10 groups from grain growers and millers, as well as bakers and others who have an interest in growing grain consumption.

Consumers want a healthy diet. They just don’t know what ‘healthy’ means.

Research from Spoon Guru shows consumers struggle to understand nutrition.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 19, 2019

Consumers are more aware than ever that maintaining a “healthy” diet is important, but they aren’t as clear on what that means, according to new research from Spoon Guru.

FDA proposes to extend compliance dates for Nutrition Facts label final rules

October 2, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing to extend the compliance dates for the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts label final rule and the Serving Size final rule from July 26, 2018, to Jan. 1, 2020, for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales.

Big steps for Big Candy

Major manufacturers agree to reduce calories, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 17, 2017

I’ll admit: I didn’t see this coming. Last week, eight major candy manufacturers — a confectionery Justice League, if you will — joined forces on a new mission, but it’s not to stamp out crime.

Big Candy announces partnership with nonprofit to reduce calories in individually-wrapped products

Eight major producers to make products with 200 calories or fewer, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 12, 2017

Eight major candy manufacturers have committed to reducing calories in their individually-wrapped products and updating front-of-pack nutrition labels as part of an ongoing effort to offer consumers greater choice and transparency.

Sweeteners help snack and bakery manufacturers offer better-for-you products

Strategies for sweetener use factor in several variables, including 'added sugars,' better-for-you positioning, flavor, and natural and clean-label requirements.

Maxine Weber

January 16, 2017

We often equate January with the start of diet season. The past two months of overindulging are now behind us, and it’s time to be responsible eaters again.

FDA begins process to redefine ‘healthy’ claim on food labels

New nutrition guidelines prompt federal agency to review health, nutrient content claims.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 28, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will redefine how and when “healthy” can be claimed on food labels in order to align with new nutrition and dietary guidelines.

Labels: What are consumers really looking for while they scan the grocery aisle?

New data from Nielsen shows how manufacturers can use food claims to their advantage.

Crystal Lindell

January 21, 2015

The report found that less than two-thirds (63%) of global respondents trust health claims on food packages, and the percentage even is lower in North America (56%). But about 80 percent of North Americans are willing to pay a premium for foods with healthy claims or attributes!

Canada soon could group sugars together on food labels

Country’s government proposes changes to nutrition labels, asks Canadians for feedback.

July 16, 2014

Rona Ambrose, Canada’s Minister of Health, has launched a series of online public consultations on proposed changes to the way nutrition information is presented on labels.