This week, we're digging into the upcoming front-of-package labeling requirement to help customers quickly determine how nutritious these food products are. For the full article and more details, read our post: Can a Small Food Label be a Big Deal?

The FDA is proposing simplified black-and-white front-of-package nutrition labels for food products in the U.S., aiming to combat chronic diseases by increasing consumer awareness of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar content.

The new labels will likely affect most packaged foods, although exemptions exist, and will impose significant costs and potential market shifts on food manufacturers. Despite these economic implications for the food industry, the FDA hopes these changes will lead to improved public health and reduced healthcare cost.

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