Flavor and Wellness

Food Labeling

5 articles

A supermarket shelf displaying artisanal cheese and processed snacks, with a red warning label causing consumer confusion about healthy choices.
Nutrition

Nutrient profiling models may limit consumer choice, despite good intentions.

In a supermarket aisle, a traditional artisanal cheese, rich in beneficial fats and probiotics, might carry the same 'red light' warning as a highly processed sugary snack, simply because both exceed

Ryan Patel·July 14, 2026
Hands holding fresh fruits and vegetables with a blurred nutrition label in the background, symbolizing informed food choices.
Nutrition

How to Read Nutrition Food Labels: Understanding % Daily Value

A product can legally claim 'fat-free' while containing up to 0.

Ryan Patel·July 8, 2026
Shoppers in a Canadian supermarket examining food packages with new, clear front-of-pack nutrition labels, highlighting informed purchasing decisions.
Nutrition

North American Food Label Overhaul Sparks Consumer Engagement

By December 31, 2025, front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels will become mandatory on most packaged foods sold in Canada, fundamentally changing how consumers rapidly assess their purchases.

Ryan Patel·June 3, 2026
A consumer scrutinizing a food product label in a grocery store aisle, highlighting the ambiguity of 'clean label' claims amidst abundant product choices.
Brands

What is Clean Label in Food? The Industry Lacks a Clear Definition

Consumers are willing to pay an extra $2.

Daniel Moretti·April 22, 2026
Grocery store aisle with food products featuring new color-coded labels for sugar, salt, and fat content, promoting healthier consumer choices.
Healthy Living

Indonesia mandates color-coded labels for high sugar, salt, fat foods

Starting July 26, 2024, Indonesia's new regulation mandates color-graded labels for products high in salt, sugar, and fat, fundamentally changing how consumers will perceive their food and beverage op

Chloe Bennett·April 15, 2026