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FDA provides temporary flexibility regarding packaged-food nutrition labeling in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The decision will help keep grocery stores and food banks stocked, said IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes.

March 27, 2020

To facilitate the distribution of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA released a guidance document on March 26 to provide restaurants and food manufacturers with flexibility regarding nutrition labeling of certain packaged food.

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Clean-label trend expands beyond ingredients

Transparency and consumer education are musts

Sharon Gerdes

May 3, 2019

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Clean label is big business. Euromonitor International estimates that global sales of clean-label food products will reach $180 billion by 2020.

Address ‘added sugars’ labeling concerns

Innovative dairy ingredients can help food and beverage processors achieve sugar reduction.

Sharon Gerdes

April 11, 2019

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Large companies will be required to list "added sugars" on their Nutrition Facts panels by the end of this year.

FDA proposes to extend compliance dates for Nutrition Facts label final rules

The move is in response to concerns companies and trade associations have shared with the agency regarding the time needed for implementation.

October 5, 2017

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The move is in response to concerns companies and trade associations have shared with the agency regarding the time needed for implementation.

Strategies for managing ‘added sugars’

Formulation options include use of high-intensity sweeteners. Processing techniques include using pre-aeration of the mix to produce smaller, more stable air bubbles.

Bruce Tharp

Steve Young

May 8, 2017

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New factors will affect the composition of ice cream once changes to nutrition labeling regulations become effective mid-year 2018.

Dairies, other food makers must change 800,000 nutrition labels

Cary Frye

August 9, 2016

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Dairies and other food makers must comply with the new FDA Nutrition Facts label rules by July 26, 2018. Get started now.

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What dairy processors must know about FDA's new Nutrition Facts label

Dairies and other food makers must comply with the new FDA Nutrition Facts label rules by July 26, 2018. Get started now.

Cary Frye

July 19, 2016

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Dairies must prepare now for the sweeping changes that will require new nutrition facts labels by 2018. An estimated 800,000-plus labels will need to change to meet the FDA’s new regulations.

New FDA Nutrition Facts Label gives dairy foods an edge over nondairy alternatives

James Carper

June 23, 2016

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In head-to-head comparisons, nutrient-dense dairy foods beat their analog counterparts. Perhaps the new FDA labeling requirements will help the dairy industry to push back against claims by plant-based products.

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