New York City menus now display sodium warning labels
The New York City Health Dept.’s sodium warning requirement goes into effect Dec. 1. IFT Daily News
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FDA requests comments on use of ‘natural’ on food labels
Due to the changing landscape of food ingredients and production, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking the public to provide information and comments on the use of … Continue Reading →
Front-of-pack nutrition labels may make foods more attractive to consumers
A study published in Public Health Nutrition shows that consumers may be more likely to buy foods that have front-of-pack nutrition labels regardless of their healthfulness. IFT Daily News
Consumers may not view GMO labels as ‘warnings’
A study released just days after the U.S. House passed a bill that would prevent states from requiring labels on genetically modified foods shows that GMO labeling would not act … Continue Reading →
Canadian government proposes new nutrition labels
Rona Ambrose, Canada’s Minister of Health, has unveiled several initiatives to enable Canadians to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families, including proposed changes to nutritional labeling regulations. … Continue Reading →
Confusion surrounds sodium on nutrition labels
A study published in Preventing Chronic Disease shows that most American consumers report buying low sodium food items. IFT Daily News
Proposed bill introduces GMO-free certified labels
According to the Associated Press, U.S. House Republicans have proposed a new government certification for foods free of genetically modified ingredients. IFT Daily News
California Senator proposes warning labels on sugary drinks
California Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has introduced legislation requiring health warning labels on sugary drinks. IFT Daily News
Private label’s next acts on center store stage
SN’s new Center Store Survey shows that retailers are bullish on the center aisles, in no small part because of continued success in private labels. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Thinfilm, PakSense to supply electronic temperature labels to the food industry
Thin Film Electronics ASA, a developer of printed electronics, has entered into a commercial distribution agreement with PakSense Inc., a developer of intelligent sensing products specifically designed to monitor perishable … Continue Reading →