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Mars Chocolate, Wrigley Partnership for a Healthier America

Mars Chocolate and Wrigley have committed more than $200 million to new product innovation and front-of-pack calorie labeling

May 15, 2017

In collaboration with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and other industry players including Nestle, Lindt, Ferrara Candy and Ferrero, these commitments are all centered on offering consumers more product choice and transparency.

50%+ Whole Grain Stamp

New stamp highlights products made primarily with whole grains, to meet heightened consumer interest

March 23, 2017

Nearly two-thirds of American consumers are making an effort to eat more whole grains, according to the 2016 Food and Health Survey.

An "added sugars" line is one of the most significant changes that might be on the new food label

New Look Labels: Added Sugars

FDA considers setting a daily value for added sugars

Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor

January 7, 2016

The Nutrition Facts panel will have a new look once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalizes its 2014 proposed rule.

Defining ‘Natural’ on Food Labels

NPD Group study examines changing landscape of food ingredients and production

December 16, 2015

Giving Consumers Access to Ingredient Information

Major food companies commit to using SmartLabel Initiative for wide range of products

December 14, 2015

Consumers and Food Labels

A new poll shows the single most beneficial change to the nutrition label to be a radical design change as opposed to what information is shared.

March 3, 2014

Data show missed opportunities, as the top three most beneficial changes are not addressed in new design proposal.

Consumers Want Info about Their Food

Nearly 60% of consumers say the availability of information about how their food is grown and raised is extremely important.

December 11, 2013

Nearly 60% of consumers say the availability of information about how their food is grown and raised is extremely important, according to research recently revealed by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.

Italy Takes Issue with UK Traffic-light Food Labels

Italy has reacted with anger to a UK food labelling system that aims to highlight sugar, salt and fat content.

October 22, 2013

The country contends the UK risks penalizing top-quality traditional delicacies of the Mediterranean while doing little to help tackle Britain's obesity problem.

Consumers on Restaurant Labeling

December 13, 2012

Technomic found that 65% favor nutritional labeling in restaurants.

Silliker Solution Center

November 21, 2012

Silliker, an international network of food-safety testing and consulting laboratories, opened its 71,000-sq-ft “Silliker Solution Center” in Crete, Ill., south of Chicago.