A new consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, the government says. A combination of colour coding and nutritional information will be used to show how much fat ...

Ambiguity and confusing branding put fairness at risk and cause consumers to lose confidence in products Every so often, a news story offers a timely reminder of just how important clear, consistent ...

Supporters of clearer labelling say greater transparency would strengthen consumer trust while allowing shoppers to support domestic agriculture if they choose. They also argue that prominent ...

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) estimates in 2010, Americans tossed about 133bn lbs. of food—nearly one-third of the 430bn lbs. of foodstuffs available at ...

In busy industrial and commercial environments, efficiency in labelling processes can have a direct impact on productivity, ...

New Which? research has found that shoppers want clearer and more consistent labelling on food to help them make healthier choices, as the consumer champion calls on the government to update and ...

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