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Food with genetically modified organisms, otherwise known as GMO foods, have been around for decades. However, while they have been proven to be just as safe as conventionally grown foods,…
Download the survey results here How do people determine the healthfulness of the foods and beverages they purchase? The latest IFIC survey, “Understanding ‘Healthy’ and the Impact of Nutrition Labeling…
With issues like inflation, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and changing consumer desires, the food system is experiencing a dizzying level of change and unpredictability. But despite that instability—or because…
Did you know that the Nutrition Facts label has only been required on food and beverage packaging in the U.S. since 1990? This information can help us make healthier…
If you buy groceries from any type of market — supermarket, farmers market, online grocery store or even a kiosk, you’ve seen an organic label on some foods before. The…
Download the survey results here Highlights Over half of Americans say that front-of-package (FOP) labels impact their food and beverage purchases; a quarter consider this impact significant. Nutrition Facts highlights…
You’ve probably faced the dilemma when choosing between two similar products in the grocery store – but one is labeled as “natural” and the other isn’t. If you’ve ever gone…
Download: Serving Size Vs. Portion Size: What’s the Difference? Every five years since 1980 the U.S. Government publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). A main emphasis of the DGA…
In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized its update of the iconic Nutrition Facts label, which made news headlines across America. However, these types of major policy…
Download the survey results here Highlights When deciding what to eat or drink each day, the majority of people say they consider the presence of specific vitamins and minerals at…