On Jan. 1, 2020, the first stage of FDA’s mandated Nutrition Facts label change went into effect. Companies with $10 million in annual sales or more are now required to list added sugars on their products’ labels, and other brands will be required to follow suit by 2021.
It’s the latest phase in the changing perceptions around sugar reduction and health. While dieters of the past decades opted for reduced-fat or nonfat products, many now are looking for low-sugar options.