High sugar content is the most significant deterrent for people when making healthy food choices – overriding fat and salt, according to a new study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The study results showed that when deciding on the healthiness of items, sugar was significantly the most important macronutrient for participants, […]
While almost every packaged food is required to have a nutritional facts label, indicating the serving size and the nutritional value per serving, alcoholic drinks do not. Pete Martin, Regulatory Director at labelling compliance experts, Ashbury Labelling looks at the current positioning regarding nutrition labelling in alcohol. Any dieter will tell you that alcohol is […]
The Danish government began discussing proposals Tuesday to oblige food manufacturers and supermarkets to put labels on their products that would rate their impact on the environment and climate. The move is being supported by the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, the industry umbrella organization that also sees it as an opportunity to promote best […]
It will soon be very easy to spot just how much sugar is in your food. Health Canada has ordered companies to change the labelling on food products in order to make it easier for consumers to know what they are eating. Instead of listing ingredients solely by amount, manufacturers will have to put foods […]
