Labeling

WCMA Ready to Work with New FDA Commissioner on Food Labeling

February 17, 2022 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) shared today that it eagerly anticipates working with Dr. Robert Califf, the newly confirmed Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to enforce the agency’s own standards on the labeling of imitation dairy products. In response to questions from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) during his confirmation hearing in December, Califf said that he would commit to ensuring transparency in labeling. …

How Front of Pack Labeling Changes Consumer’s Shopping Behavior

January 13, 2022 Puratos Taste Tomorrow

To help the growing number of health-conscious consumers select the product with the best nutritional value quickly, front-of-pack (FOP) labeling such as the Nutri-Score has been introduced. Research shows that this is already impacting consumers’ shopping behaviour. What are the effects, and what are the consequences for food manufacturers? …

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Hopes for Labeling Crackdown by FDA

November 17, 2021 Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative said today mislabeling of imitation dairy products remains an important issue for customers and farmers, and the co-op looks forward to working with President Biden’s newly nominated commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt the practice. …

United Fresh and Canadian Produce Marketing Association Release USA/Canada Labeling Guide, Second Edition

November 12, 2021 United Fresh Produce Association

United Fresh Produce Association and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) are pleased to announce the release of the Second Edition of the USA/Canada Labeling Guide to support industry understanding of the differences and similarities for labeling compliance in both countries. …

AIB International Asks, Pop Quiz! Do You Know Your Labels?

August 9, 2021 AIB International

The next time you are walking the aisles of the grocery store, ask yourself “Who is responsible for regulating the labeling of these packaged foods?” In the U.S., regulations from multiple agencies apply to most products, but each packaged food has a principal agency responsible for ensuring its proper labeling. …