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FDA Proposes Front-of-Package 'Nutrition Info Box'

The proposal would give consumers readily visible information about a food's saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

January 27, 2025

The proposed FOP nutrition label, also referred to as the "Nutrition Info box," provides information on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content in a simple format showing whether the food has "Low," "Med" or "High" levels of these nutrients.

Sugar Concerns US Consumers More Than Sodium

Half of US consumers, 18 years and older, are trying to get less sugar in their diets compared to 36% who want to reduce their salt intake

October 26, 2021

When it comes to the Nutrition Facts label on the back of food packaging, sugar ranks at the top of what adult consumers look for on the label. Consumers look for calories after sugar on the label; 45% look for calories. Sodium ranks third, with 38% of adult consumers searching for sodium content.

FDA Launches Campaign to Help Consumers Use New Nutrition Facts Label

The campaign aims to reach the general public, while also focusing on consumers at increased risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases

March 13, 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices.

Examining New Nutrition Facts Label

Sugars and calories are the top items consumers consider when reading Nutrition Facts Label

January 22, 2020

The top two items consumers look for on the labels are sugars and calories, both of which had an update with the new labeling rules.

Snack, Bakery Companies Focus on Sweetener Selection to Reduce Added Sugar

New push stems from “added sugar” requirements that will begin appearing on labels by January 2020

February 14, 2019

While the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends an intake of added sugar of less than 10% of daily calories, only 42% of Americans are meeting this guideline.

Malk Introduces New Labels

Malk Organics is 100% organic, cold pressed in house and made with no carrageenan

March 13, 2017

MALK is an alternative to dairy, which is dairy free and its new labels clearly show this. MALK Organics is 100% organic, cold pressed in house and made with no carrageenan.

Brown-Forman to Provide Nutritional Information

Nutritional information will be available for brands such as Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Finlandia, and Canadian Mist

March 10, 2017

The launch of a publicly available website aims to offer easier access to information

U.S. Leads Surge in GMO-Free Labeling

Launches featuring GMO-free claims and labeling remain relatively limited on a global scale

November 4, 2015

With ongoing interest in clean labeling and greater transparency, the free-from category is continuing to grow globally and, in addition to the high-profile developments in areas such as lactose-, dairy- and gluten-free foods and drinks, there has also been a marked upturn in interest in GMO-free or non-GMO products.

Schwan Announces Ingredient Simplicity Commitments

Removal of four ingredient groups underway

October 22, 2015

This initiative to simplify ingredient lists is part of Schwan’s longtime work to evolve its foods to meet the health and wellness expectations of consumers.

Nutrition Facts Label Helps Young People Make Healthful Choices

By knowing a food's serving size, calories, and nutrients, kids can take charge of managing their own healthful diet

September 4, 2015

September is National Childhood Obesity Month. To help kids make healthful dietary choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages kids to Read the Label.

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