Whole Foods to require GMO labels
Whole Foods Market has announced that, by 2018, all products in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be labeled to indicate if they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Whole Foods … Continue Reading →
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Clearer food labels might help with healthy food choices
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that food labels that clearly display the total number of calories and nutrients in the entire … Continue Reading →
California rejects GMO labeling: What’s next for GMOs on food labels?
On Nov. 6, California voters defeated Proposition 37 (53.1% to 46.9%), “The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act,” requiring label disclosure of foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). … Continue Reading →
U.S. FDA labels mangoes high risk
According to Food Safety News, this past summer’s Salmonella outbreak linked to mangoes has led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to declare the fruit to be “high risk,” … Continue Reading →
More Private Labels Linked to Outbreak
MONROVIA, Calif. — The recall of Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter has expanded to include almond butter sold under Target’s Archer Farms, the Fresh & Easy brand and … Continue Reading →
Kroger Consolidates Labels Under New Brand
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. has consolidated its Naturally Preferred and Private Selection private labels under a new brand: Simple Truth. read more Supermarket News
Consumer Reports Taste-Tests Private Labels, National Brands
YONKERS, N.Y. — More than half of the store brands blind-tasted in a Consumer Reports test tied or beat their name-brand rivals. read more Supermarket News
Unified Rolls Out Nutrition Labels
LOS ANGELES — Unified Grocers here said Monday it will move forward with its partnership with Guiding Stars and Vestcom’s healthyAisles to provide its members with a shelf-tag program to … Continue Reading →