News On Nutritional Labeling from the United States

Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the
July 12, 2018
Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming
Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.
Es un alimento básico en algunos países asiáticos, africanos y sudamericanos donde hay una alta incidencia de deficiencias de vitamina A y vitamina E. Foto de Reuters
November 09, 2017
Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición
Investigadores de la Universidad de Ohio experimentan con una papa que podría llegar a prevenir muertes y enfermedades. Sobre todo en aquellos países en donde la gente depende del almidón del tubérculo para el sustento.
The old (left) and the new (right) version of the potato nutrition facts label for fresh potatoes as developed by Potatoes USA to meet updated FDA guidance. (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)
March 15, 2017
New Potato Nutrition Facts Label in the United States
Potatoes USA has developed an updated new Nutrition Facts Label for fresh potatoes to meet updated FDA guidance.
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato: Potatoes are sorted in such a way, that each potato has roughly a calorie content of 100 Calories
January 30, 2017
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato: Potatoes are sorted in such a way, that each potato has roughly a calorie content of 100 Calories
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling.
September 29, 2016
Food Labeling: FDA is redefining the food claim 'healthy'
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling.
You may not only need a magnification glass, but a smart-phone as well: the compromise would allow three labeling options: (1) a phrase indicating that the food product contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), (2) an on-pack symbol or (3) a QR or b
June 25, 2016
GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.
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February 09, 2016
Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides
Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides, which are sometimes made from PHO
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August 02, 2013
“Gluten-Free” defined by US Food and Drug Administration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free"for voluntary food labeling. This will provide a uniform standard definition to help the up to 3 million Americans who have celiac disease.
Health and Nutrition related Claims
March 19, 2013
Health and Nutrition claims on new food products increasing
A U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) study shows that 43% of new food products in 2010 carried at least one health- and nutrition-related claim, compared to 25% of new products in 2001.
Recall: MikeSell's Honey BBQ Potato Chips, incorrectly labeled 'gluten free'.
March 11, 2013
Recall: MikeSell's Honey BBQ Potato Chips, incorrectly labeled 'gluten free'.
Mikesell’s Snack Food Company is recalling all sizes of its Honey Barbecue Potato Chips due to mislabeling of gluten free claim.
Whole Foods Market makes GMO labeling mandatory as of 2018
March 08, 2013
Whole Foods Market makes GMO labeling mandatory as of 2018
Whole Foods Market announced today at Natural Products Expo West that, by 2018, all products in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be labeled to indicate if they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
November 28, 2012
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
In a recently completed survey of restaurant user attitudes, Technomic found that 65 percent favor nutritional labeling in restaurants, with the strongest demand for listing of calories and sodium content.
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No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down
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August 21, 2012
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August 19, 2012
Lawyers From Suits Against Big Tobacco Target Food Makers
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June 06, 2012
Frito-Lay announces initiative to validate and label products as gluten free
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division recently announced a multi-year initiative to validate many of their products as gluten free, with package labeling to follow.
February 13, 2012
Restaurants' trans fat bans may have positive health effects
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February 07, 2012
Walmart Unveils 'Great For You' Icon
A year after pledging to develop a front-of-pack label that would give its customers an easier way to identify healthier food, Walmart, the largest food retailer in the United States, unveiled the “Great For You” icon at an event today in Washington, D...

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