Colorado, Oregon voters reject GMO labeling, Maui voters approve GM crop ban
According to NPR, voters in Colorado rejected a measure to require labeling of foods made with genetically modified ingredients. IFT Daily News
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U.S. policymakers hope menu labeling helps slim waistlines
Despite an International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey indicating that taste, price, and healthfulness drive consumer food choices, the waistlines of Americans continue to expand: American adults have an obesity … Continue Reading →
WTO rules against U.S. COOL meat labeling
According to Reuters, the United States faces potential trade sanctions from Canada and Mexico after the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled on Oct. 20 it had failed to bring its … Continue Reading →
Taking Sides: Menu labeling
Do you support menu labeling of calorie counts for supermarkets? read more Supermarket News
Gluten-free labeling rule goes into effect
As of Aug. 5, all foods labeled gluten-free must meet all requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) gluten-free labeling final rule published in August 2013. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Sugar Association asks FDA to remove ‘added sugars’ from labeling proposal
The Sugar Association (SA) has filed comments in response to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Proposed Rule, “Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.” IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Date labeling confusion contributes to food waste
A paper published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety shows that date labeling variations on food products contribute to confusion and misunderstanding in the marketplace regarding how … Continue Reading →
FDA releases gluten-free labeling guide
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a guide for small food businesses to help them comply with new federal requirements for the voluntary use of the term … Continue Reading →
Taking Sides: GMO labeling law
Do you support the federal ‘Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act’ for GMOs? read more Supermarket News
Ben & Jerry’s renames ice cream flavor to support Vermont’s GMO labeling
In response to the lawsuit filed against Vermont’s GMO labeling law, Ben & Jerry’s has unveiled Food Fight Fudge Brownie, an honorary renaming of one of its most iconic flavors, … Continue Reading →