Regulating Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels, Part 1 of 3: Better Enforcement of Existing Standards

Regulating Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels, Part 1 of 3: Better Enforcement of Existing Standards

This is a guest blog-post by  Professor Timothy D. Lytton At the top of the FDA’s agenda for 2010 is regulating front-of-package nutrition labels. Proponents of symbols like the Heart Check mark and the Smart Choices logo and rating systems … Continue reading

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Across the Pond – UK Looking For Single Food Labeling System

Across the Pond – UK Looking For Single Food Labeling System

UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), the British parallel of the FDA, commissioned a group to recommend an optimal front of pack nutrition labeling system. There are several schemes currently in effect, which causes great confusion amongst shoppers. The results of … Continue reading

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SuperValu / Albertsons Launches NutritionIQ Food Labels

SuperValu / Albertsons Launches NutritionIQ Food Labels

The new year has ushered in a blizzard of new food labeling systems aimed at helping consumers make healthier choices at the supermarket. This week it is Supervalu, which kicked off nutritionIQ at its California Albertsons stores. The color-coded, easy-to-spot … Continue reading

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Sara Lee Introduces “Nutritional Spotlights”

Sara Lee Introduces “Nutritional Spotlights”

It’s  unclear if  New Year weight loss resolutions are the reason, but for the second time in a week, a new front of package nutrition information label has been introduced. Sara Lee joins the Food Label frenzy and has introduced … Continue reading

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