Thomas Paine famously said, “Lead, follow or get out of the way.” Sadly, American regulators appear to have opted for the third, when it comes to labeling for certain allergens.
The growing interest in healthy food products, as well as gluten-free applications, has paved the way for the introduction by California-based Marroquin Organic International of several high-quality pea ingredients.
Following on the heels of U.S. action, Ontario is pursuing menu labeling legislation that would require restaurants to post calorie counts of their menu items, the Toronto Sun reports.