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Even Natural-Product Purchasers are Skeptical of ‘Natural’ Labels
A new survey about the organic buying habits of 1,000 natural-product purchasing consumers was released today by Mambo Sprouts Marketing, a natural and organic product marketing and promotions company. Interestingly enough and something important to keep in mind the use of the word natural … Continue reading
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Real Food Flow Chart from Summer Tomato
Check out the comical chart on how to navigate your grocery store for, what the author calls, “real foods.” To help you find real food within the endless labyrinth of junk, I’ve put together this handy flowchart for your use … Continue reading
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Study: Trans Fat Labeling
A new paper published in the American Journal of Health Promotion by a Case Western Reserve graduate student, Eric Brandt, on trans fats is attracting attention. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommend Americans limit intake of fats and oils high in … Continue reading
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Meat to Meet Nutrition Labels in 2012
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today that it will require meat and poultry products to display a nutrition to consumers on 40 of the most popular cuts of meat and poultry products … Continue reading
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FDA Proposes Consumer Research on Nutrition Facts Panel
Due to consumer confusion surrounding the Nutrition Facts panel, the FDA has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget for clearance of research titled, “Experimental Study of Nutrition Facts Label Format.” Study Aim The aim of this study will … Continue reading
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Food & Beverage Industry Announces Front-of-Pack Initiative & IOM Phase II Begins
Last week the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced they will launch a new front-of-package label. While stating the label will be fact-based, simple, and easy for shoppers to use the details on the initiative, including the technical and design … Continue reading
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IOM Releases Phase I Front of Package Report
Today the IOM released their Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols Phase I Report. Check it out here and for a quick summary visit here.
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IOM Front of Pack Study
The IOM announced today two events related to the Front of Pack (FOP) study including the release of the Phase I report on October 13 and a workshop to start off Phase II on October 26. Please find additional details below: Phase … Continue reading
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