The subjective term goes beyond health and safety consumers demanded at its onset and into creating customizable options for ...

Sugar-free candy can satisfy a craving for something sweet without added sugars, but it’s not inherently “better” or “worse” ...

The FDA wants front-of-package nutrition labels required on packaged foods. The labels would tell consumers if the product has Low, Medium or High levels of saturated fat, sodium and added sugar.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wondering if you are eating too much added sugar? The nutrition label on your food may one day help you figure it out. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed that ...

Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is coming down hard on sugar, food and beverage manufacturers have to think differently. Food Nutrition Published Jun 8, 2016 ...

Food companies are pushing against the addition of labels to the fronts of packaged foods and dispute the FDA’s argument that doing so can affect Americans’ food choices and obesity rates.

Whole food emphasis naturally reduces hidden sugar exposure by minimizing packaged products. Foods without ingredient lists—such as fresh produce, unseasoned proteins, and whole grains ...

The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal Tuesday that would require food and drink manufacturers to place nutrition labels on the front of their products instead of the back.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed food companies use new, front-of-package labels highlighting the levels of fat, salt and added sugar in their products. In issuing ...

Food companies criticize the science supporting front-of-package labeling, delay public consultation periods, push for their own confusing label designs and emphasize the possible harms of a mandat… ...

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