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News On Nutritional Labeling


Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports
November 12, 2020
The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.
Calbee to extend 'best before' dates for potato chip products by two months
June 03, 2019
Major Japanese snack-maker Calbee Inc. said Thursday that it will extend the 'best before' date for its potato chip products by two months.
Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming
July 12, 2018
Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.
Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición
November 09, 2017
Investigadores de la Universidad de Ohio experimentan con una papa que podría llegar a prevenir muertes y enfermedades. Sobre todo en aquellos países en donde la gente depende del almidón del tubérculo para el sustento.
New Potato Nutrition Facts Label in the United States
March 15, 2017
Potatoes USA has developed an updated new Nutrition Facts Label for fresh potatoes to meet updated FDA guidance.
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato
January 30, 2017
Schmieding Produce Launches New 100 Calorie - Skinny Potato: Potatoes are sorted in such a way, that each potato has roughly a calorie content of 100 Calories
Food Labeling: FDA is redefining the food claim 'healthy'
September 29, 2016
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling.
GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider
June 25, 2016
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.
Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides
February 09, 2016
Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides, which are sometimes made from PHO
Health Canada to change Nutrition information on Food Labels
July 14, 2014
Health Canada launched a series of online public consultations on proposed changes that will improve the way nutrition information is presented on labels