Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows.

Front-of-package labels address this issue by simplifying key nutritional information and positioning it in a more prominent, ...

The labels may says where the product was grown or where it was processed; it can also tell us what ingredients are used and where those ingredients are from. All packaged food sold in Canada must ...

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 ...

The front-of-package labels could help consumers identify how ingredients in foods can be a part of a healthy diet.

A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.

Readers had a lot to say about my latest column on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed front-of-package labels. Most ...

The launch of a premier private label program this month promises to offer independent retailers a new advantage in the ...

The word ‘natural’ is legally meaningless on packaging." Expert exposes the true meaning behind 'natural' label on food items: 'Why is food packaging so confusing?' first appeared on The Cool Down.

but the food industry is trying to interfere. Warning labels signaling when foods are high in salt, added sugar and saturated fat can help consumers easily identify which foods they should limit.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – This year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is overhauling food labels, with a major focus on redefining what qualifies as “healthy.” The new changes aim to make ...