What You Should Know About Approved Food Additives
June 19, 2020
Download the Food Additives Fact Sheet here What are food additives? A food additive is an ingredient added to a food to perform a specific function. Additives include substances that…
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Food Allergen Labeling: Helpful Hints To Manage “May Contain” Labeling Risks
May 19, 2020
Last week was Food Allergy Awareness Week, and we’re bringing attention to this growing public health concern. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimates that 32 million Americans are affected…
Servings Sizes and Portion Sizes: Making Smaller Sizes the New Normal Again
April 1, 2020
It may be hard to imagine in today’s information age, but nutrition labels were not always displayed on packaged foods and beverages. The first Nutrition Facts label appeared on packages…
The Nutrition Facts Label: Its History, Purpose and Updates
March 9, 2020
Key Highlights Nutrition information was not always required on packaged foods and beverages prior to 1990. The U.S. Nutrition Facts label first appeared in 1994 and was revised in 2016.…
Understanding Date Labels on Packaged Foods
November 14, 2019
Our 2019 Consumer Behaviors & Perceptions of Food Waste research found that a top reason consumers throw away food is because it’s become spoiled or stale. This finding lends itself…
What’s in a Name? Survey Explores Consumers’ Comprehension of Milk and Non-Dairy Alternatives
October 11, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2018 Download the Survey(PDF) Download the Survey (PPT) (Washington, D.C.) — As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers a proposal “to provide greater clarity…
Report Summary “Clean Label Values among Millennials and Generation Z”
October 4, 2018
Download The Report The 2018 report by Modor Intelligence estimates the global clean label market to reach $45.6 billion by 2023, and individuals interested in eating clean will ultimately shape…
Food Values, Technological Innovations, Savvy Consumers Will Power Major U.S. Food and Nutrition Trends To Watch in 2018
January 3, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Food waste, digital and online innovations, and consumer values are expected to drive some of the major food and nutrition trends…
Kosher, Halal, Pareve: Get to Know the Labels
December 14, 2017
It’s mid-December, and you’ve decided to throw a holiday party and invited all your friends. You’ve already done your best to accommodate for everyone’s restrictions (Susan is gluten-free and Richard…
Halloween Treats to Trick Food Allergies
October 27, 2017
Halloween is an exciting time of the year especially for kids filling their bags with candy and other treats. It can also be a stressful time for parents and caregivers…