Articles Tagged with ''nutrition facts label''

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FDA Proposes Front-of-Package 'Nutrition Info Box'

The proposal would give consumers readily visible information about a food's saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 27, 2025

The proposed FOP nutrition label, also referred to as the "Nutrition Info box," provides information on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content in a simple format showing whether the food has "Low," "Med" or "High" levels of these nutrients. 


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Sugar Concerns US Consumers More Than Sodium

Half of US consumers, 18 years and older, are trying to get less sugar in their diets compared to 36% who want to reduce their salt intake
October 26, 2021

When it comes to the Nutrition Facts label on the back of food packaging, sugar ranks at the top of what adult consumers look for on the label. Consumers look for calories after sugar on the label; 45% look for calories. Sodium ranks third, with 38% of adult consumers searching for sodium content.


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FDA Launches Campaign to Help Consumers Use New Nutrition Facts Label

The campaign aims to reach the general public, while also focusing on consumers at increased risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases
March 13, 2020
The US Food and Drug Administration launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices.
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Examining New Nutrition Facts Label

Sugars and calories are the top items consumers consider when reading Nutrition Facts Label
January 22, 2020
The top two items consumers look for on the labels are sugars and calories, both of which had an update with the new labeling rules.
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Malk Introduces New Labels

Malk Organics is 100% organic, cold pressed in house and made with no carrageenan
March 13, 2017
MALK is an alternative to dairy, which is dairy free and its new labels clearly show this. MALK Organics is 100% organic, cold pressed in house and made with no carrageenan.
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Brown-Forman to Provide Nutritional Information

Nutritional information will be available for brands such as Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Finlandia, and Canadian Mist
March 10, 2017
The launch of a publicly available website aims to offer easier access to information
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U.S. Leads Surge in GMO-Free Labeling

Launches featuring GMO-free claims and labeling remain relatively limited on a global scale
November 4, 2015
With ongoing interest in clean labeling and greater transparency, the free-from category is continuing to grow globally and, in addition to the high-profile developments in areas such as lactose-, dairy- and gluten-free foods and drinks, there has also been a marked upturn in interest in GMO-free or non-GMO products.
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Nutrition Facts Label Helps Young People Make Healthful Choices

By knowing a food's serving size, calories, and nutrients, kids can take charge of managing their own healthful diet
September 4, 2015
September is National Childhood Obesity Month. To help kids make healthful dietary choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages kids to Read the Label.
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