Food Labeling

Communicating Corporate Sustainability Efforts

Communicating Corporate Sustainability Efforts

Thought-provoking comments on the use of “super labels” for communicating corporate sustainability efforts and metrics that arise from tools such as environmental life cycle assessment (E-LCA) were the basis of a presentation by Sean B. Cash, Ph.D., Bergstrom...

Natural Flavoring Use in a Clean Label World

Natural Flavoring Use in a Clean Label World

Natural Flavoring Use in a Clean Label World Flavor is the primary driver of consumer acceptance and repeated purchase of foods. Or, as Keith Cadwallader, Ph.D., Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, succinctly said:...

Labeling Fiber & Sugar for Clean Label Advantages

Labeling Fiber & Sugar for Clean Label Advantages

FDA’s 2016 dietary fiber regulations went into effect in July 2020. The Daily Value of fiber increased to 28g per day. However, “In the U.S., no analytical method truly measures fiber, but rather measures non-digestible carbohydrate (NDC),” explained David Plank,...

Communicating Corporate Sustainability Efforts

Measuring & Communicating Sustainability to Consumers

Measuring & Communicating Sustainability to Consumers Thought-provoking comments on the use of “super labels” to convey sustainability information and metrics that arise from tools such as environmental life cycle assessment (E-LCA) were the basis of a...

Clean Label Challenges

Clean Label Challenges

While the clean label concept is hot and trendy, it is not officially defined by any government agency, leaving it open to interpretation. Clean label claims can range from express statements, such as “nothing fake” to implied claims like “small batch;” to lists of...

Clean Eating Narrative Informs Innovation

Clean Eating Narrative Informs Innovation

Clean Eating Narrative Informs Innovation Rachel Cheatham, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Foodscape Group, LLC, set the theme for Global Food Forums’ 2022 Clean Label Conference with the keynote presentation, "Unpacking the Ever-Evolving Narrative of Clean Eating in Order...

Clean Label Regulations: Not a Clean Process [Presentation]

Clean Label Regulations: Not a Clean Process [Presentation]

Abstract: Creative new products and product claims wishing to communicate a food or beverage’s benefits to consumers often are crucial elements for marketplace success. Due to complex and evolving regulations and private party litigation, R&D staffs should consult...

Uncertain Clean Label Regulatory Environment

Uncertain Clean Label Regulatory Environment

Will FDA issue regulations defining natural and redefining healthy? Or will these claims become less common on food packages due to the risk of challenge? What are the implications for development of the clean label category, when ingredients disfavored by some...