Last week was Food Allergy Awareness Week, and we’re bringing attention to this growing public health concern. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimates that 32 million Americans are affected by food allergies and that…
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Servings Sizes and Portion Sizes: Making Smaller Sizes the New Normal Again
It may be hard to imagine in today’s information age, but nutrition labels were not always displayed on packaged foods and beverages. The first Nutrition Facts label…
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The Nutrition Facts Label: Its History, Purpose and Updates
Key Highlights Nutrition information was not always required on packaged foods and beverages prior to 1990. The U.S. Nutrition Facts label first appeared in 1994 and was…
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Understanding Date Labels on Packaged Foods
Our 2019 Consumer Behaviors & Perceptions of Food Waste research found that a top reason consumers throw away food is because it’s become spoiled or stale. This…
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What’s in a Name? Survey Explores Consumers’ Comprehension of Milk and Non-Dairy Alternatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2018 Download the Survey(PDF) Download the Survey (PPT) (Washington, D.C.) — As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers a proposal “to provide greater…
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Report Summary “Clean Label Values among Millennials and Generation Z”
Download The Report The 2018 report by Modor Intelligence estimates the global clean label market to reach $45.6 billion by 2023, and individuals interested in eating clean will ultimately shape…
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Food Values, Technological Innovations, Savvy Consumers Will Power Major U.S. Food and Nutrition Trends To Watch in 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Food waste, digital and online innovations, and consumer values are expected to drive some of the major food…
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Kosher, Halal, Pareve: Get to Know the Labels
It’s mid-December, and you’ve decided to throw a holiday party and invited all your friends. You’ve already done your best to accommodate for everyone’s restrictions (Susan is…
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Halloween Treats to Trick Food Allergies
Halloween is an exciting time of the year especially for kids filling their bags with candy and other treats. It can also be a stressful time for…
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