Labeling of genetically modified foods expanded to soy sauce, sugars, and cooking oils
Genetic modification labeling in South Korea will now include soy sauce, sugars, and cooking oils, effective from December 31.
Nutritional alert on packaging can prevent obesity, says study
A study suggests that visible nutritional alerts on food packaging could help mitigate obesity rates by promoting healthier choices among consumers.
Nutrition experts: the traffic light system would guide consumers to healthier choices
Estonia is considering adopting the Nutri-Score food labeling system to help consumers make healthier food choices.
Estonia considers introducing a food labeling system
Estonia is contemplating the adoption of a food labeling system aimed at encouraging healthier dietary choices among its population.
Apple War Between Sweden and the EU: - The Swedes Can Cry as Much as They Want
The EU is considering a new proposal regarding the legal definition of cider, which could significantly impact Swedish cider exports.
Anger as Trump FDA retreats from plan to ban artificial colors in food
The Trump-era FDA has relaxed rules on food labeling concerning artificial colors, allowing misleading claims that could pose health risks to consumers.
Calling meat protein is the murder of pleasure in food
The article critiques the trend of labeling meat merely as 'protein', arguing that it diminishes the enjoyment of eating.
Anmat prohibited the production and sale of an olive oil that mimicked a well-known brand
Argentina's Anmat has banned the production and sale of a fraudulent olive oil product that posed as a recognized brand due to violations in labeling.
A nugget of truth: U.S. judge dismisses ‘boneless wings’ lawsuit
A U.S. judge has ruled in favor of Buffalo Wild Wings, allowing them to continue using the term 'boneless wings' in their menu despite a lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.
Morrisons issues food recall on popular pudding urging customers to return item
Morrisons has announced a recall of its 3PK Strawberry Trifle due to labeling issues regarding the presence of egg, a potential allergen.
Do not address a non-existent problem. Companies are trying to win a battle with the EU over 'sausage nomenclature'
Czech companies are engaged in a conflict with the European Union regarding regulations on food labeling, particularly concerning the term used for sausages.
A popular grocery store has been hit with a €20,000 penalty
A Helsinki grocery store, Alanya Market, has been fined €20,000 by the city for inadequate labeling of products sold at its location.
HU: Alanya Market in Itis receives a €20,000 penalty
Alanya Market in Itäkeskus, managed by Armina Oy, has been fined €20,000 by the city of Helsinki due to inadequate product labeling.
Farmfoods recalls snack product from shelves over allergen labelling error
Farmfoods has recalled a snack product due to insufficient allergen labeling, specifically affecting Ritz Cheese Sandwiches from Indonesia.
Health star rating to become mandatory on all packaged food in Australia
Australia will make the Health Star Rating system mandatory on all packaged foods due to low voluntary compliance by the industry.
Food firms urge Europe not to ban calling non-meat products ‘sausages’
Food companies in Europe are lobbying against a proposed ban on using terms like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ for non-meat products, arguing it could create confusion for consumers.
Bratwurst sausages from Jacobs Selected recalled
Jacobs Selected has recalled Bratwurst sausages due to a labeling error that failed to declare egg content, posing a health risk to individuals with egg allergies.
Major change could be coming to supermarket shelves
Australia's food ministers are moving towards making Health Star Ratings mandatory on packaged foods to improve transparency for consumers.
Atria's coleslaw salad pack may contain the wrong salad
Food manufacturer Atria is recalling its Coleslaw salad due to incorrect labeling that may mislead consumers regarding its ingredients.
Atria recalls a batch of cabbage-carrot salad
Atria has recalled a batch of its coleslaw salad due to incorrect allergen labeling.
New labeling rules for goods will come into effect on February 17. Flags will appear at stalls
New labeling regulations requiring the display of country flags alongside product origins will be effective in Poland starting February 17, enhancing transparency about food sourcing.
The Food Authority reports a cosmetics company for misleading customers
The Danish Food Authority has reported the International Cosmetics Science Center (ICSC) for misleading customers with false product labeling.
FDA relaxes labeling rules on 'no artificial colors' claims amid crackdown
The FDA has announced a relaxation of rules, allowing companies to label products as 'no artificial colors' if the coloring is natural or plant-based, enabling greater flexibility for manufacturers.
Nutri-Score: Why the Fruit Dwarfs Suddenly Duck Away on the Shelf
The article discusses how various brands, including Fruit Dwarfs, Rockstar, and Schwip Schwap, have withdrawn from the Nutri-Score system due to its updated, stricter food labeling regulations introduced at the start of the year, influencing their product ratings.
VIDEO Minister Vlajčić Went to the Store with a Magnifying Glass: See What He Found on the Shelves
Croatian Minister of Agriculture David Vlajčić shared a video inspecting stores to ensure compliance with new labeling rules for fruits and vegetables, emphasizing that the country of origin must be as visible as the product price.
Ukrainian oligarch flooding EU with low-quality eggs – German media
Several large Ukrainian agricultural corporations, including one controlled by an oligarch tied to President Zelensky, are reportedly supplying the EU with low-quality chicken eggs, primarily sold in processed foods without mandatory origin labeling.
Between the label and real life: why NutriScore hardly changes what we eat
NutriScore labeling assists in comparing similar products, but actual dietary changes rely more on advertising, taxation, and fresh food availability.
Ángel Ballesteros, food technologist of the OCU, on bottled water: 'Not all of it that is sold to you is mineral'
Ángel Ballesteros discusses the misleading labeling of bottled water and highlights the unsustainable options available in the market.
Revolution in food labeling – new obligations
The article discusses new responsibilities and regulations regarding food labeling that are set to transform the industry.