LONDON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Packaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products to help consumers make healthier choices, according to the first-ever ...
Simply listing nutrition facts is not enough; labels must be clear, simple, and easily understood if they are to truly influence consumer choices. [iStockphoto] Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing an ...
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Health star ratings and processed food labelling to be overhauled after inquiry finds self-regulation 'will not work'
The food manufacturing industry has long opposed new regulation and has successfully lobbied political leaders in Canberra against changes to food labelling. But a recent Senate inquiry into diabetes ...
Leonard P. Ullman Chair in Nutritional Ecology, Nutrition Theme Leader Charles Perkins Centre, Chair Sydney Food and Nutrition Network, University of Sydney Juliet Bennett receives funding from the ...
Ineffective labelling practices across the food and drink sector are causing consumers headaches, calling into question their value and effectiveness to end users. It is often difficult to glean ...
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Parents find health star ratings confusing and unhelpful. We need a better food labelling system
Food labels are intended to support healthy choices. But not all labelling schemes are equal. Australia currently uses a voluntary Health Star Rating system. Food manufacturers can choose to add a ...
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